
Christmas canapé recipes
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Rosemary polenta bites with peperonata
Serve our rosemary polenta bites with peperonata as canapés or a starter ahead of a celebration. They're ideal for a special occasion such as Christmas
Beetroot & rye tartines
If you're keen to rustle up lighter party nibbles for a celebration, these low-calorie beetroot tartines with pastrami or mackerel are ideal
Cured salmon stuffed with latkes
Indulge in salmon stuffed with latkes, a wonderful fusion dish of Christmas and Hanukkah traditions from GF readers Jonathan Chovancek and Lauren Mote
Cauliflower cheese rolls
Impress guests with our creamy cauliflower cheese rolls. These easy canapés are wrapped in crunchy filo pastry and topped with sesame seeds
Pancetta, cheddar & cranberry croquettes
Take a little effort to make these mighty croquettes. They store well in the freezer and make a quick starter that takes just minutes to cook
Chestnut profiteroles
Bring the wow factor to your Christmas dinner with these spectacular profiteroles filled with chestnut purée. They're perfect to round off the big day
Baked ham hock pots
Save time and energy at Christmas with these easy, no-fuss baked ham hock pots as a starter. They’re great to begin a Christmas menu and set the festive mood
Date, blue cheese & pancetta polenta stacks
Serve these date, blue cheese and pancetta polenta stacks as canapés at a party. Try a veggie twist by using chopped toasted nuts instead of pancetta for crunch
Cucumber prawn cocktail cups
Rustle up these cucumber prawn cocktail cups for a speedy starter. Ideal at Christmas time, they‘re served on lettuce leaves and topped with crispy shallots.
Mackerel paté
Blend smoked mackerel with soft cheese, horseradish sauce and lemon juice to make this easy paté. Top with a sprinkling of cayenne and serve with toast
Brie & cranberry twists
Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit
Sweet chilli-glazed pigs in blankets
Enjoy our chilli-glazed variation on a Christmas classic. As well as being a moreish side for the festive turkey, they also make a delicious canapé
Deep-fried olives
Coat feta-stuffed olives with juniper-flavoured breadcrumbs to make these easy canapés. Serve on skewers with a lemon and vermouth mayonnaise on the side
Hot smoked salmon & beetroot platter
Serve this smoked salmon dish as a starter on a special occasion such as at Christmas. With beetroot, rocket and walnuts, it‘s full of colour and texture.
Cheese & pineapple canapés
Spruce up cheese and pineapple with these tasty halloumi, sesame and mint canapés. Perfect for entertaining, they use just four ingredients
Multi-seed cheese straws
Make cheese straws with the added flavours of sesame and poppy seeds, dried onion flakes and sea salt. They're perfect snacks to serve with cocktails
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Transform a can of white beans into this easy dip. Top with pickled onions to serve and enjoy as a snack or starter alongside pitta chips or crudités
Potato cakes with smoked salmon & cream cheese
Irish potato cakes, or farls, make a delicious base for these smoked salmon, cream cheese and caperberry canapés - simply slice into squares and serve
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Elevate the classic tear-and-share bread with molten cheese with Tom Kerridge's recipe. It's perfect for a special occasion when you need to feed a crowd
Vegetable samosas
Serve up these crisp vegan samosas as a tasty starter or side dish with your favourite curry. They also make great buffet food for your next party.
Pecan-stuffed dates
Make these easy stuffed dates as a canapé, or for after-dinner nibbles. Ideal for when you have lots of mouths to feed or looking for a new way to enjoy dates for Iftar
Buckwheat & spelt chrain blinis
Make these salmon, buckwheat and spelt chrain blinis ahead and heat them up as a hassle-free party canapé or plated as a starter. They freeze really well, too
Mini jackfruit tacos with charred sweetcorn & gochujang mayo
Impress party guests with our jackfruit, sweetcorn and gochujang mayonnaise canapés. These vegetarian bites are modern and creative, yet surprisingly simple to make
Chicken & basil meatballs
Serve these Thai chicken chicory bites and roasted pepper skewers when you're next entertaining. Both make great low-calorie, healthy dinner party canapés