Grazing platter

Gather together all your favourite nibbles and combine the best of a cheeseboard and charcuterie platter for this indulgent selection of party food

Pizza fondue dip

Love pizza? This fondue dip is for you, with tomato, melted cheese and pepperoni. It’s great sharing food for a party. Enjoy with garlic bread or breadsticks

Pull-apart meatball sliders

Make these moreish meatball sliders with tomato sauce and melted cheese for a party or buffet. They’re easy to make and the whole family will enjoy them

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

Haddock & Jarlsberg gratin

Make this cheesy haddock gratin ahead and freeze for busy days. It’s ideal for the Christmas period when you have guests over – simply defrost overnight

Green bean casserole

Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a veggie side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to the white sauce if you fancy

Patty melt toasties

Enjoy these patty melt toasties for Friday night comfort food. They’re perfect when you can’t decide between a juicy beef burger or molten cheese toastie…

Air fryer omelette

Use your air fryer to make a simple omelette with your choice of fillings – grated cheese, fried mushrooms, wilted spinach, feta or chopped ham all work well

Green chilli chicken nachos

Make the most of easy shortcuts with leftover cooked chicken and grated cheese in this delicious sharing dish – perfect for your next gathering

Smoked salmon crumpets

Gold lustre adds a festive touch to this restaurant-style starter. The smoked salmon pâté is great served with crackers for a snack, too.

Chicken & pasta bake

Try our simple pasta bake packed with chicken, bacon and peppers – it’s ideal for polishing off leftover pasta and cheese and is sure to be a crowdpleaser

Baked ham hock pots

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

Save time and energy at Christmas with these easy, no-fuss baked ham hock pots as a starter. They’re great to begin a Christmas menu and set the festive mood