Party food recipes

Rustle up a speedy hummus plate that delivers four of your 5-a-day. If you want to spend even less time in the kitchen, swap homemade hummus for shop-bought

Make this Christmas classic for a side, or serve as retro canapés – use 24 cocktail sausages and cut the bacon rashers in half before wrapping

Use an air-fryer instead of the oven to save energy costs when cooking any kind of frozen chips. Enjoy with your favourite sauces

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

Enjoy these tender ribs with a barbecue glaze. Serve with corn cobs, fries and slaw as a weekend treat for the whole family

Enjoy these prawns as canapés at a party. The lemons become sweet and sticky when cooked but retain a slight tartness that lifts the other flavours

Try this bright and playful dessert. Cubes of jelly are suspended in a creamy cheesecake to create a contrast of textures and a pretty terrazzo effect

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

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

Serve these moreish crab crostini to guests at your next party. Made with zesty lime and lemongrass, they make great nibbles at Christmas or new year

These Mexican inspired party nibbles are filled with spicy chipotle chicken and peppers - make ahead for fuss-free entertaining

These bite-sized, crostini-like mouthfuls are packed with robust Mediterranean flavours including anchovies, capers and olives

Ten stunning ideas for your Christmas drinks party, all suitable for vegetarians

A nod to traditional tapas, these freezable party canapés of potatoes, red pepper and chorizo can be made in advance

This savoury picnic slice can be assembled ready to cook up to a day before - practical and impressive!

Glaze halloumi with membrillo (quince jelly) then grill on the barbecue to make these moreish veggie skewers. They're perfect for a summertime feast

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

This simple tapas dish can be made well in advance - the longer they are left, the more flavour the olives will absorb

Use tortilla wraps and a muffin tin to make individually portioned egg, salami and tomato bites - ideal for lunch boxes or picnics

Spice rubs are the secret to mouth-watering barbecued meat, giving these sweet and sticky chicken wings extra crispy skin

Fancy a cross between a traditional roasted ham and pulled pork? Use pineapple, treacle and ginger marinade as a tropical glaze