Use our recipes for polenta, potato or toast canapé bases to make these kipper pâté canapés. They make perfect party nibbles to serve a crowd at Christmas

Use our recipes for polenta, potato or toast canapé bases to make these blue cheese and walnut canapés. They make perfect party nibbles to serve a crowd

Use our recipes for polenta, potato or toast canapé bases to make these celeriac remoulade canapés. They make perfect party nibbles to serve a crowd

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping these canapé potato bases ahead of a party, then finish on the night with three delicious toppings

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping these star-shaped toasts ahead of a party, then finish on the night with three delicious canapé toppings

Rustle up these cheesy pretzels to serve on their own or with soup. They take a little effort, but warm, freshly baked cheesy pretzels are always worth it

Combine red wine with amaretto and spices to make a batch of mulled wine. Warming ginger and a hefty dash of amaretto make it ideal for cold nights

Enjoy fantastically fluffy doughnuts without the need for yeast and proving. Pulse the nuts to a fine consistency for the coating as this helps them stick

Enjoy seafood on Christmas Eve and a curry on Boxing Day? This curry combines both traditions. Serve with fluffy naans and some sautéed gingery greens

Enjoy these shrimp and crab crumpets as a breakfast or starter for Christmas Day. The filling can be made in advance, but will need gently reheating

Use a large serving bowl to hang the prawns on for this reinvented retro classic to make them easily shareable. Serve with our moreish bloody mary dipping sauce

Rework this retro crowdpleaser with a thicker, creamier filling and more chocolate for pure indulgence. It's the perfect centrepiece dessert

Rustle up this lamb meatball bake for an easy weeknight dinner. It's also smart enough for entertaining served with a green salad on the side

Use shop-bought prawn ravioli to make this creamy, layered pasta bake with tomatoes and spinach – on the table in just 35 minutes

Use shortcut ingredients like roasted peppers and a pouch of cooked grains to bring this chorizo and kale salad together in minutes. It's an ideal midweek meal

Pair sweet parsnips with savoury miso to make this winter warmer, then top with the crispy croutons and natural yogurt and serve with some crusty bread

Serve this glorious melty cheese fondue dip when you're hosting a gathering for friends. A base of sweet chilli jam balances the richness of brie and gruyère

Serving a crowd for Christmas? Garnished with festive red pomegranate seeds and green pistachios, this baked cheese starter will be star of any buffet

Make this glorious wreath with all the colours of Christmas in less than an hour. It transforms classic baked camembert into a tear-and-share event

Tuck into this sharing board with family and friends, with a mixture of onion bhajis, green chutney, cucumber raita, pomegranate salad and mini poppadoms

Tuck into this sharing board with family and friends, with a mixture of veggie and meat gyozas, pickled carrot slaw, sriracha mayo and soy dipping sauce