Whether you're throwing a big bash or small gathering, keep the party going with festive party food, grazing platters and moreish canapé recipes. See more New Year party recipes & inspiration.
Serve up this wonderfully creamy and garlicky whipped feta dip as part of a Christmas sharing platter. Simply blitz everything together and serve with crisp flatbreads or crackers for an easy festive party snack.
The impressive gluten-free Christmas cake is elegant, delicious, and easy to prepare
This may be called a sausage roll but it is in fact made from cranberries, pecans and turkey: a christmassy spin on the British favourite. Ready in no time, the filling is wrapped in buttery puff pastry then baked until perfectly golden and crisp.
Bring a touch of class to your next supper party with these milk chocolate truffles made from melted chocolate, chunks of almond and crushed crunchy bars.
This healthy, dairy-free recipe is a great way to enjoy your favourite kebab fakeaway at home.
This retro favourite has had a lovely makeover. Traditional Marie Rose is replaced by a crème fraîche with lemon, garlic and paprika. This powerful sauce is a brilliant match for the large prawns and crunchy little gem.
Jamie says: "Flavoured butter is a no-brainer over the festive season and great for getting ahead. I've chosen the classic garlic and parsley here, but feel free to mix things up with other flavour combos."
These spicy tostadas are made to be enjoyed as canapés with cocktails. Prawn, avocado, red chilli, coriander and lime combine for a Mexican flavour sensation. Be sure to leave enough time for marinating.
These oven-baked chicken drumsticks, deliciously spiced with curry paste, are sure to become a firm favourite with the whole family. Served with a refreshing cucumber salad, it’s the perfect dish to enjoy any night of the week
Forget sausages on sticks, impress guests with every mouthful of these tasty bites! Smoked salmon tartare is a classic and elegant appetizer that is both quick to prepare and cook, making it the perfect party food.
These vegetarian individual cheesy parcels are a main course that is sure to impress guests. Creamy camembert and flavoursome portabellos, along with porcini mushrooms for depth make this a perfect hearty dinner.
Impress the guests and crack out the homemade chocolate truffles with coffee after dinner. No one need know how easy they are to make: reduced fresh orange juice, melted chocolate and double cream, mixed, chilled then shaped and dusted with icing sugar. Unless they read this.
Delicious stem ginger and oat cookies are a welcome companion to a steaming cup of milky coffee. Made using golden syrup, rolled oats and both ground and stem ginger, these chewy, crunchy treats can be ready in under half an hour.
Make these dinky cupcakes ahead to have on hand for festive parties.
Pinchos – or pintxos – are a traditional drinking snack that can be found strewn across bars and restaurants in northern Spain. This version, made with pork tenderloin and sweet bell peppers, makes for an impressive, meaty appetizer.
Looking for a gorgeous homemade gift idea for the foodies in your life? These Champagne truffles are hard to beat. You can use sparkling wine, if you prefer, or make them with orange liqueur or brandy.
Full of festive flavour, cranberries add a zingy burst of flavour to sweet and savoury dishes
Hosting a Christmas party this year? Make these baked falafel bites for a gluten-free and vegan canapé - simply blitz in a food processor and bake until irresistibly crisp and golden.
These quick and easy yet rather special roasted almonds are coated in a herby spice mix with crushed chillies and rosemary. Perfect as a tasty snack or crunchy salad topper.
Bundt cake recipes are the ultimate show-off dessert for sharing with friends and family.
This dairy and egg-free cake recipe is the perfect vegan chocolate cake recipe for an indulgent treat or for serving up for a special occasion.
These sweet little shortbread biscuits are such a simple bake - they're great for parties and double up as a foodie Christmas gift, too
A special chocolate biscuit recipe that Vivek Singh has spiked with a hint of Indian spices to bring out all the complex notes in the cocoa.
Jamie says: “Ready in minutes, this crowd-pleasing dessert is a brilliant way to use up seasonal favourites and it's fun to make, too, so get the kids involved!"
Easy, quick and super cheesy, these air-fryer mozzarella balls are perfect for sport snacking. With a crispy coating of chilli tortilla chips and a spicy sriracha and tomato dipping sauce, these are the ultimate game-day snack.
The biggest trend on TikTok right now? Turning shop-bought cakes into show-stoppers! Here’s how – without even turning on the oven
This easy cake hack uses shop-bought sponges as a handy trick, buy the other ingredients and frost the cake yourself for a show-stopping centrepiece without all the effort
Try something new with turkey this Christmas. Our festive meatloaf is made using turkey mince and is topped with a herby mushroom sauce and crispy sage leaves. Try this as a great gluten-free centrepiece.
Serve up this gorgeous ham which is slow-cooked in ginger beer with spices before being topped with a gingerbread-inspired glaze and roasted until golden and sticky.
These loaded nachos are a great way to add all-American flavour to any occasion.
Inspired by festive street food, these allspice and star anise pulled pork sliders are perfect for feeding a crowd. In this recipe, festive spiced pork is served in a soft bun with sticky balsamic onions, harissa yoghurt and garnished with fresh lime and coriander.
You could serve regular nuts at your party but why be average when you could make these oh-so-simple ginger and chilli nuts and be extraordinary?
Take baked brie to the next level with a golden brûlée top using brown sugar. Serve this cheesy platter up at your next Christmas party with crunchy crudités.