Crab & beetroot pâté

Pair beetroot with crab to make this healthy and vibrant pâté. Serve with crudités and crisp breads for dunking

Iced chocolate and cherry trifle

This extra-special chocolate and cherry trifle is the ultimate decadent dessert for a crowd. This clever recipe is simple to make but looks impressive

Layered chips

For sophisticated party food, transform a humble plate of chips by thinly slicing the potato and layering it in strips. Enjoy with your choice of sauce or dip

Alcohol-free passion fruit martini

Serve up this fizzy and fruity mocktail at a party, for all of the fun but none of the alcohol. Use an alcohol-free spirit with a spicy, complex flavour

Furikake devilled eggs

Try furikake – a Japanese seasoning – in this easy retro canapé with a hint of wasabi and pickled ginger. The seasoning is traditionally sprinkled on rice

Little beef & mushroom pies

Treat yourself to these healthy beef and mushroom pies – they're ideal for entertaining or freezing. As well as being tasty, they deliver 5 of your 5-a-day

Tikka jackfruit mini poppadums

Make these jackfruit canapés with curry paste, mango, chilli and coriander for a lighter, meat-free alternative when you're throwing a party

Chocolate orange waffles

Add cocoa and orange essence to waffle batter for a speedy, crowd-pleasing pud or indulgent brunch. Top with cream, fresh orange and more chocolate

Roasted vanilla & honey crème brûlée

Make Tom Kerridge's decadent honey and vanilla crème brûlée with just five ingredients. It's a special dessert to enjoy after a cosy dinner for two

Rainbow winter dips & crudités

Who says party food can't be healthy? Enjoy this selection of dips – featuring beetroot, butternut squash and caramelised onion – alongside veg crudités and breadsticks