Fennel & herb salad

Rustle up this fresh and crunchy salad to serve with your favourite mains. It works really well alongside pasta

Celeriac remoulade

Use our recipes for polenta, potato or toast canapé bases to make these celeriac remoulade canapés. They make perfect party nibbles to serve a crowd

Potato base

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping these canapé potato bases ahead of a party, then finish on the night with three delicious toppings

Star-shaped toast

Minimise the stress of catering for a crowd by prepping these star-shaped toasts ahead of a party, then finish on the night with three delicious canapé toppings

Potted shrimp & crab crumpets with bay & chive brown butter

Enjoy these shrimp and crab crumpets as a breakfast or starter for Christmas Day. The filling can be made in advance, but will need gently reheating

Prawn ravioli & spinach lasagne

Use shop-bought prawn ravioli to make this creamy, layered pasta bake with tomatoes and spinach – on the table in just 35 minutes

Chorizo & greens warm salad

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

Use shortcut ingredients like roasted peppers and a pouch of cooked grains to bring this chorizo and kale salad together in minutes. It’s an ideal midweek meal

Melty chilli cheese & thyme fondue dip

Serve this glorious melty cheese fondue dip when you’re hosting a gathering for friends. A base of sweet chilli jam balances the richness of brie and gruyère

Pomegranate & sumac baked feta

Serving a crowd for Christmas? Garnished with festive red pomegranate seeds and green pistachios, this baked cheese starter will be star of any buffet

Spinach savoury muffins

Make these super green muffins as a first weaning food. Made with spinach, cheese and wholemeal flour, they’re a good first food for babies from six months