New Year's Eve party food recipes

Make the most of sweet figs in this savoury tart with a puff pastry base and ricotta topping. Be sure to use figs that are soft and juicy when gently squeezed

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

Give the savoury bake a makeover with the help of nduja, the spicy Italian salami paste. You could also use a skinned and mashed soft chorizo sausage instead

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 great 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

Try a twist on a classic Christmas party starter by adding pickled walnuts and pears to baked camembert. They add welcome sweetness and texture

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

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

Enjoy these Polish pizzas, with a mushroom base instead of tomato sauce. Serve with caramelised onions, dill pickles and chives, plus a zig-zag of ketchup

Hosting a party? Our no-fuss crispy fried artichokes will go down a treat. Perfect for a Christmas party, serve with a honey, garlic and chilli dipping sauce

Top baked camembert with spiced honeyed nuts to add crunchy texture and aromatic sweetness to a classic Christmas starter. Enjoy with crusty bread

While these glazed ring doughnuts require a little extra effort to make, they're well worth it. Top with a simple icing sugar glaze to finish

Save time and energy 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

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.

Transform this popular Spanish street food into an indulgent dessert. It features a silky sauce for dipping, which you can use in lots of other ways

Rustle up this snack from France with just two ingredients – gram flour and olive oil. Serve them as you would chips (we like them dipped into mayo)