Christmas Eve recipes

If you're keen to rustle up lighter party nibbles for a celebration, these low-calorie beetroot tartines with pastrami or mackerel are ideal

Mashed cauliflower is a popular side dish in Poland. Make it extra-cheesy and luxurious by adding soured cream, butter and cheddar

Try this ultimate make-ahead dessert for Christmas: meringue, white chocolate, cream and cherries are combined to make a luscious centrepiece

It's easy to make your own mulled cider. As well as fruit and spices, we've added extra apple brandy to our version of this delicious winter warmer

Serve American-style mini burgers with Italian meatballs, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese

A satisfying veggie supper that gives a basic risotto recipe an autumnal twist

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.

Delight guests with a pistachio twist on tiramisu, with a pistachio cream filling and pistachio topping. It's a perfect dessert for a dinner party

Create this tear-and-share pastry tree for a festive family get-together. It's a lovely, playful idea for Boxing Day – and kids will love taking it apart!

This sparkling, citrus cocktail is one to serve at a celebration. Blend clementine juice with vodka, orange liqueur and fizz

Individual party pies with vegetarian garlicky filling, flavoured with caraway for a Scandinavian feel

The berry sweetness of sloe gin perks up this fizz cocktail - use Prosecco or Champagne, and edible glitter for extra sparkle

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Create this cute and clever igloo-themed cake, complete with a penguin family. It's the perfect Christmas treat to decorate with the kids

There aren't any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon

Cosy up to watch your favourite Christmas film with our mug cake. It’s just as warm and indulgent as a mug of hot chocolate, but with less risk of spillage!

Serve squash soup in individual espresso cups with bacon toast for dipping as a cute party canapé

Create this super-versatile Christmas punch for any festive gathering. It will hold well throughout the afternoon and evening, and is just as delicious with alcohol as without!

This coleslaw uses a vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise to create a super healthy veggie salad dish

Sticky spiced wings make great finger food or canapés, and this version skips the deep-fried stage so they're healthier

Gather your friends for a relaxed evening – these baked red onions are special but simple to prepare, so you won’t be stuck in the kitchen

Try this easy no-bake dessert which uses just five ingredients. As well as looking great as a centrepiece, it's easy to carry to a gathering.