Dolcelatte & prosciutto stuffed dried figs

Top dried figs with dolcelatte, prosciutto and a drizzle of honey for impressive yet surprisingly simple canapés. They make perfect party food

Air-fryer sesame prawn toast

Make these prawns toasts as canapés at your next party. Arrange on a platter and scatter over extra spring onions and chopped chives to garnish

Gingerbread mince pies

Combine two very traditional Christmas bakes – gingerbread and mince pies – to create a brilliant modern classic. Top with mini gingerbread people.

Pesto cheese straw Christmas tree

Create this tear-and-share pastry tree for a festive family get-together. It’s a lovely, playful idea for Boxing Day – and kids will love taking it apart!

Rosemary polenta bites with peperonata

Serve our rosemary polenta bites with peperonata as canapés or a starter ahead of a celebration. They’re ideal for a special occasion such as Christmas

Cheesy egg & noodle muffins

Make some cheesy egg and noodle muffins for lunchboxes. They’re packed full of veg – we used broccoli and carrots, but peas, courgette and peppers also work.

Sweet grazing wreath

Create a dessert centrepiece without spending hours in the kitchen. This sweet grazing wreath is great fun at Christmas, but is perfect for any party

Triple-cheese croquettes with cranberry sauce

Make the most of any leftover Christmas cheese with these croquettes. Once fried, they have a crisp shell and wonderfully oozy, melty middle

Pastrami-cured salmon

Serve this gravadlax-style salmon on Christmas morning with bagels, or for festive canapés. It’s inspired by a New York deli breakfast

Christmas nachos

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Try this clever way to use up your Christmas leftovers, including the remnants of your cheeseboard. Best enjoyed with a Boxing Day movie