New Year's Eve recipes

This rib of beef is a real showstopper and packed with umami flavour, but it's so easy to make too. Rub in the porcini powder and salt 24 hours before cooking and let it do the hard work for you

This glamorous dessert makes the perfect festive centrepiece for a posh Christmas party

Planning a dinner party? James Martin's crusted roast beef will wow your guests

Use our foolproof recipe for vol-au-vents with retro puff pastry cases, then pack them high with savoury fillings for a party canapé

These mini New York cheesecakes are made by cutting this classic traybake into bitesize pieces. Serve them for the ultimate sweet canapé, drizzled in lemon curd.

Choose red, white or rosé vermouth to make this easy cocktail – ideal for a party. Garnish with green olives and a lemon slice for the professional finish

Cook this festive roast ham up to three days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge to save on stress when entertaining

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

Balance out an oily fish, such as salmon, with homemade pickled cranberries. They also add a fun, Christmassy feel to the dish

Try a modern take on stew and dumplings with Italian classic tomato alla arrabbiata and parmesan dumplings. Simple and oh so comforting, it's perfect for cold weather cooking