Potato cakes with smoked salmon & cream cheese

Irish potato cakes, or farls, make a delicious base for these smoked salmon, cream cheese and caperberry canapés – simply slice into squares and serve

Brie, apple & onion tart

Apples and cheese make perfect partners in this puff pastry tart, ideal for using up the remnants of a cheeseboard or leftover cranberry sauce. Serve hot or cold for a Boxing Day buffet

Christmas tree garlic bread

Each piece of this pull-apart bread has a melted mozarella centre. Brushed with garlic butter and served with a tomato dipping sauce, this will be a hit at any Christmas party buffet table

Mini chicken fajitas

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

Niçoise toasts

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

Spanish skewers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A nod to traditional tapas, these freezable party canapés of potatoes, red pepper and chorizo can be made in advance

Mincemeat, apple & cranberry lattice tart

Forget fiddly mince pies, fill puff pastry with juicy mincemeat and fruit and serve this festive dessert in slices – perfect for entertaining

Triple cheese & aubergine lasagne

Fill sheets of pasta with tomato, aubergine and ricotta for a delicious vegetarian main – perfect for feeding a crowd

DIY British beef crostini

Elegant yet full-flavoured, guests will love putting together these bites – make the beef and crème fraîche topping in advance to get ahead

Smoked fish & potato latkes sharing platter

Pan-fry potato patties until golden, then serve with smoked salmon, mackerel and a creamy sauce as part of a sharing seafood platter