New Year's Eve party food recipes

Serve this moreish cheesy dip with tortilla chips, hunks of bread and crudités. It's perfect for a Christmas buffet or party

Combine the best bits of a Christmas dinner in one moreish bite with these canapés. Ideal for a festive buffet

Make this frozen dessert up to two days ahead of serving so you can spend more time with your guests. It’s sure to impress at a Christmas gathering

Gather together all your favourite nibbles and combine the best of a cheeseboard and charcuterie platter for this indulgent selection of party food

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

Indulge in a cake with a lovely crunchy topping that gives way to a soft, gooey middle. With its flourless sponge, it's ideal for guests who can’t eat gluten

Bring the comforting flavours and textures of apple crumble to a Christmas trifle. Prep ahead so all you need to do is assemble it on the day

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

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

Try a clever Christmas-themed update on the ‘butter board’ trend (that’s butter spread on a board with various toppings, ready to slather on bread)

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

Make these chicken nuggets as a snack or side dish, best served with ketchup. Instead of baking, they're cooked in an energy-efficient air-fryer

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

Serve this crowd-pleasing pavlova meringue log as a festive dessert. Filled with fresh cream and fresh berries, it will be a big hit at Christmas

Impress family and friends with the ultimate sharing starter: cheesy, moreish garlic dough balls. With a tomato-based dipping sauce, they make an ideal addition to any Italian-inspired menu

Balance warm, nutty flavours with sharp goat’s cheese in this sformata, which is a cross between a soufflé and frittata. It's a fabulous festive main

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

Make this savoury tear-and-share bread to serve alongside soup, or as part of a buffet. It's a stunning side dish for a special Christmas gathering

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

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.

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.