Party food recipes

Make these salmon, buckwheat and spelt chrain blinis ahead and heat them up as a hassle-free party canapé or plated as a starter. They freeze really well, too

Eat these family-friendly sausage rolls with a chutney or pickle. They make a great snack for a party buffet

Wow family and friends with a showstopping mirror glaze cake. Perfect for a birthday cake, we used pink, blue and purple food colourings for our glaze

Whet the appetite for the main event by serving guests this special chicken terrine with leeks and apricots. It can be made up to three days ahead

Try a veggie twist on bang bang chicken, and replace the meat with cauliflower florets. With a crispy coating and a spicy sauce, it makes a great starter or side

Drizzle apple and horseradish dressing over oysters for a sophisticated seafood starter to share. Serve on a bed of ice or rock salt with sprigs of dill

Stuffed with oozing cheese and wrapped in bacon, these spicy jalapeño chilli bites will go down a storm at a party. Beware some are hotter than others!

Enjoy crisp hot wings straight from the oven – no need for deep-frying – with this clever recipe. Eat unglazed or try our honey and sriracha glaze

Lacing oatcakes with fragrant caraway seeds adds another dimension to a cheeseboard. Serve with stilton and damson jam as a final canapé at a party

These crispy paella bites make the perfect canapé for a Spanish-style party. We predict they’re the new deep-fried mac 'n' cheese, watch this space...

Love pizza? This fondue dip is for you, with tomato, melted cheese and pepperoni. It's great sharing food for a party. Enjoy with garlic bread or breadsticks

Impress guests with our creamy cauliflower cheese rolls. These easy canapés are wrapped in crunchy filo pastry and topped with sesame seeds

If you're throwing a summer party these are sure to be a big hit! Cut into wedges and pass round

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

Perfect finger food for a party, put out this spiced lamb flatbread, sliced into squares and watch it disappear in minutes

Rustle up these easy steak canapés to serve at a party. With two sauces to accompany them, they're delicious and healthy too

Ripe sweet cherries, creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto combine beautifully on these little toasts - the perfect nibble for a summer party

This intense, smoky aubergine dip is ideal for a party platter with plenty of crackers for serial munchers. The blackened skins add depth of flavour

Impress party guests with our jackfruit, sweetcorn and gochujang mayonnaise canapés. These vegetarian bites are modern and creative, yet surprisingly simple to make

Dulce de leche and Irish cream liqueur in a mini milkshake shot, perfect for parties!

These crunchy croquettes are both a stealthy way to get more vegetables into your kids as well as a great vegetarian party nibble

Serve these chicken and prawn canapés with drinks when you're entertaining. They're not only tasty but healthy and low-fat too

Our twist on arancini balls, filled with the perfect ratio of pasta, cheese, truffle and crumb. Serve these moreish morsels up with cocktails at your next party, they're a crowd-pleaser!

Roast some almonds for the festive season. They're coated in Christmassy spices but you can also try a Spanish twist by using sweet and smoked paprika instead