Funky feta skewers

Cheese and pineapple on a stick gets a totally tropical transformation – use watermelon and mango and sprinkle with poppyseeds

Simnel muffins

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festivities

Aussie burgers

The Aussie way to serve burgers, perfect for summer BBQs

Mini gingerbread houses

Everyone can decorate their own gingerbread house this Christmas, with Sarah Cook’s cute mini versions

Mini New York cheesecakes

Everyone's favourite dessert is now bitesize! This simple-to-make traybake can be cut into mini bites for the ultimate sweet canapé

Hot chocolate milkshakes

Break 200g plain chocolate (I used 70% cocoa) into cubes and put into a pan with 600ml full-fat milk. Gently heat until the chocolate melts, then bring almost to the boil, whisking regularly until even and smooth. Can be made ahead, then chilled for up to 2 days. Re-heat if necessary, whisking, then ladle or pour into heatproof glasses or mugs. Top with scoops vanilla ice cream and mini marshmallows. Add a nip of rum or brandy for the adults, if you like.

Ham & asparagus subs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Cram individual bread rolls with quality ham, asparagus tips and lemon dressing and add to a tea party spread

Macaroni cheese with mushrooms

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A lighter dish than the original, simple to make and very cheap, perfect for students.

Mini chicken pies

These tasty savoury treats are ideal for summer picnics

Eyeball pasta

Get everyone in the Halloween mood with this gory but tasty pasta dish

Mini Christmas cake

Make our wreath cake (see ‘goes well with’) and use the spare middle section to create a small gift decorated with classic marzipan and fondant icing

Mini chocolate & ginger brownies

A squidgy dark chocolate traybake dotted with spicy crystallised ginger then cut into bitesize squares for the perfect sweet canapé