Prawn & scallop ‘coctel’

This light, spicy Mexican-style starter is great for kick-starting your tastebuds

Choc & ginger dippers

Have some leftover gingerbread dough? Bake it into biscuit fingers for dunking into hot drinks after a meal

Sweet pineapple & chilli chutney

A fruity, spicy pickle to contrast with hot savoury recipes – add the chilli seeds if you can handle the heat!

Hey presto paella

Paella in a rush with all of the flavour

Melon spritzers

Blend honeydew, Galia or cantaloupes into a cooling wine-based cocktail with apple juice and lime

Reggae reggae nachos

These nachos are a great crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing with friends over a cocktail

Cheesy mustard mash

Serve up a side that’s lower in fat than most mash recipes, plus has a crispy cheddar cheese topping and thyme flavour

Rosemary & chilli naan

Give plain naan a bit of a kick with this simple recipe. Once you’ve cracked this, try garlic & mint and harissa & red onion too – you’ll find the recipes below

Italian toasties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This toastie is like homemade pizza, as you can mix and match the fillings to suit you and your mates

Italian stuffed chicken

Chicken recipes are always among the most searched-for on bbcgoodfood.com, so the cookery team came up with this quick and easy supper dish specially

Spiced pecans & peach fizz

These American-style snacks are ready in minutes and very moreish – enjoy with a fruity cocktail

All-the-trimmings roast potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Save space and time by throwing everything together in the same bowl. Perfect for people without a four-doored oven