Quick & easy party nibbles

Ten stunning ideas for your Christmas drinks party, all suitable for vegetarians

Mini brochettes with spicy Thai dip

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Herby pork brochettes with a fresh and spicy dip that make perfect finger food for a drinks party

Wedding cake – light fruit cake

This makes the top tier of a three tier wedding cake, or make it alone for christenings, Christmas, or whenever you need a good, lighter, fruit cake

Ginger beer & tangerine glazed ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This warming ginger beer-spiced ham is great for Christmas entertaining as it’s simple to prepare ahead of time

Canapés & cocktails

This smart cocktail and simple canapés will get the party started with maximum fun and minimum fuss

Turkey minestrone

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A warm and comforting turkey soup recipe to put your Christmas leftovers to good use. Easy to prepare and low fat, this soup is a perfect post-Christmas pick me up

Ham, turkey & sprout pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Orange, fennel & wild rice salad

Use up leftover roasted veg from Christmas dinner, nuts and citrus fruits in this light, bright and fresh rice salad – perfect for a Boxing Day buffet

Gingerbread Bellini

Capture all the flavours of the classic Christmas ginger biscuit in this simple Prosecco cocktail you can make in minutes – ideal for fuss-free festive entertaining

Cranberry Margarita

Add a dash of festive spirit to any Christmas party with this vivid red tequila, cranberry and triple sec cocktail, decorated with an orange sugar rim

Braised chestnuts, apples & Brussels sprouts

Spruce up your sprouts with pan-fried apples and sweet, melting chestnuts to give this classic Christmas side dish a delicious French twist

Marzipan-in-the-middle bundt cake

Half-cake, half-stollen, this last-minute Christmas bake doesn't need to mature, and is bursting with festive flavours, mixed spice, dried fruit and nuts