Eurovision party recipes

Mix a sparkling mocktail that will bring sunshine to any party – and to make it slightly sweeter, use soda water instead of tonic water

Make a batch of our easy baked falafel for a tasty, low-calorie lunch option. This simple healthy recipe is perfect for pairing with plenty of salad

Hibiscus flowers in syrup add a final flourish to this pink prosecco and vodka cocktail - ideal to sip at a Eurovision party

Easy to transport and serve, this is a great dessert to take to a party. Everyone loves tiramisu and everyone loves cheesecake so it's a winner all round

This floral Prosecco and vodka cocktail, with edible flower ice cubes, is the perfect end to a Eurovision Song Contest party

Think paella's too much of a challenge? Think again, this easy recipe makes it foolproof and is full of fantastic flavour

The classic Sixties sidecar cocktail is given a Viennese twist with flavours of apple strudel - a tasty tipple for the Eurovision Song Contest

Serve a sandwich with a difference – these Swedish meatball rolls are flavoured with caraway and served with cucumber, dill, and cranberry

Serve a platter of warm dough balls with plenty of garlic butter. This easy recipe makes a great sharing-style starter for family and friends

Celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest in style with this fruity pear and vodka cocktail

Classic British Coronation chicken gets a makeover, served in Little Gem lettuce leaves with peanut and coconut sauce

In ode to the Eurovision Song Contest, these shortcrust pies contain Spanish pepper, Greek cheese and Polish pierogi fillings

A real guilty pleasure, these Parmesan-topped French fries with a creamy cheese, mustard and chive dip will feed a crowd in fine fashion

Peach melba comes in cocktail form with this retro vanilla vodka and peach schnapps combo, complete with layered effect

Create this superb version of the classic, creamy Italian dessert. It's the perfect ending to a decadent meal: rich yet light, laced with booze and a coffee hit to pick you up

Use good-quality chickpeas to give this vegan hummus a really silky feel. Dips make perfect, easy party food to serve with crudités and warm pittas

Gordon's moules frites are a treat and easier than you may think to make. Spoil someone today...

These beautifully spiced Swedish-style pastries are fantastic with a cup of coffee

Scatter classic antipasti over flatbreads for a simple and delicious starter that's great for sharing. Using quality ham makes all the difference

This cake takes the Austrian sachertorte to new heights. The raspberry filling adds a bright fruitiness that makes it seem far less rich than it really is. Serve in small slices

This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread

Love meatballs but worry about the fat content? This low-fat version will be a real treat

Securing the fillets with cocktail sticks is a neat way of cooking enough fish for four without it being fiddly

Our easy apple strudel recipe is a warming autumnal pudding, full of fruit and spices. Serve up golden brown slices filled with caramelised apple and walnut