Roast sweet potato & onion tart with goat’s cheese

Top buttery puff pastry with caramelised onions and melted cheese for a festive buffet or dinner party winner that you can make ahead and freeze

Luxe fish pie

Salmon and smoked haddock are perfect partners in this creamy, cheesy fish dish – freeze ahead and thaw for a make-ahead dinner party main

Shukhi – warm beetroot & mushroom salad

This Ukrainian dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas – serve on toasted rye bread for a crostini-like starter or party canapé

Black & white rice salad with cumin-roasted butternut squash

This vibrant Persian side salad is studded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds and finished with crumbled feta – ideal to take along to a Christmas buffet

Grainy coconut ice cream

Pack a triple hit of coconut into this exotic homemade iced treat, which can be made with or without an ice cream maker

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

Niçoise toasts

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

Mini chicken fajitas

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

Hazelnut brownies

Ferrero Rocher chocolates make an indulgent finishing touch to these fudgy chocolate brownie squares studded with chopped nuts

Chocolate nut butter cups

Filled with hazelnut, pistachio or peanut butter, these lovely little bites are a perfect after-dinner treat to share with coffee