Salmon & cucumber twists

Get creative with your canapés. These fresh and light smoked fish bites are easy to make and even easier to eat

Hot herb butter prawns

Entertaining? Treat your guests to flash-fried shellfish with a garlic butter, capes, chilli and zesty lemon. It’s ready in 15 minutes too

‘Panforte’ pies

The traditional Italian dessert is turned into a pretty hand-held nutty pie with chocolate and figs, plus an orange liqueur cream topping

Pear, chocolate & marzipan strudel

Prepare ahead and freeze this rich filo pastry pud, then cook from frozen for the perfect fuss-free seasonal dessert

Trifle cheesecake

Two dessert classics are transformed into one unbeatable dish. The set custard layer and raspberry jelly topping make it a real showstopper

Iced choca-mocha terrine

This striking dessert is based on a classic tiramisu, but uses chocolate mini rolls as sponges, and is set in an ice cream loaf to be served in slices

Jewelled wild rice with almonds

A simple rice salad makes a great side dish. Add cranberries and orange for sweetness, nuts for crunch and herbs for lots of fresh flavour

Green beans with wholegrain mustard

A versatile side dish that can be prepared at the last minute – simply mix your beans with crème fraîche, mustard, shallots and lemon

Giant smoked salmon & beetroot blini

These super-sized buckwheat pancakes make a great dinner party or festive starter for sharing

Pear & manchego salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Spruce up a salad with a rosemary, honey and hazelnut crumb to accompany Spanish cheese, sweet fruit and bitter leaves

Zimtsterne (Cinnamon stars)

Edd Kimber creates a version of these German spiced cookies- they’re chewy, crisp and similar to an almond macaroon

Zesty mincemeat

This coarse traditional mincemeat doesn’t require any cooking- just throw in your nutmeg, brandy and suet and leave to soak