Make a classic Christmas cocktail with gin, triple sec, lemon and egg white. It's light and refreshing, but has the strength of a martini – enjoy responsibly!
Bet you’ve got half-used jars lurking at the back of your cupboards. Here are 10 ideas to finish up those olives
Try this tart as a veggie course at Christmas or other celebration. With cheesy pastry and a cheese and spinach filling, it's sure to be a crowdpleaser
Give shellfish a Thai makeover with chilli, ginger, lemongrass and coconut milk. Try it as a starter or fish course when hosting a romantic dinner for two
The ultimate festive upgrade to the classic gin and juice; with the addition of sweet cinnamon and bubbly champagne
Visit your deli counter and make a special plate to share
Place the cucumber at the centre of attention in this salad with smoked trout, eggs and sourdough croutons. It's a great way to showcase homegrown cucumbers a little differently.
Impressive, quick and easy nibbles to serve at parties or with drinks
Make your own lemonade to lift the flavour of this vodka and cucumber cocktail, though you can use shop-bought to make the recipe even quicker and easier
Prepare a batch of these unstoppable grissini made with Grana Padano cheese — a tasty snack that will awaken the appetite of your guests. These golden‑brown sticks are perfect for entertaining.
A healthy and light chicken dish that's perfect for a buffet
A light lunch or dinner party starter of puff pastry topped with mustard crème fraîche, flaked salmon fillets, and baby spinach
These crunchy croquettes are a clever way to increase your children's vegetable intake and a great vegetarian snack for parties.
If you're up for a challenge, try making these tasty momos, a version of Chinese steamed dumplings filled with pork, coriander, chillies and ginger
Enjoy this popular tropical cocktail with coconut rum, gin and pineapple juice. It will happily sit in an ice bucket for several hours, perfect for summer barbecues.
Latkes are a Jewish classic – essentially, potato cakes made with onion. Take them up a notch by adding a handful of herbs and za’atar (a peppy blend of herbs popular in the Middle East)
Transport yourself to a noisy American cocktail bar of the early 1900s with the Bronx cocktail. Imagine a martini with added orange juice — a rich, complex drink.
Enjoy these pork and mushroom dumplings as a starter or side as part of a Vietnamese-inspired feast. Serve with our soy & sesame dipping sauce
Use goat's cheese with a rind here so it will slice well and have a lovely firm, creamy texture. It pairs beautifully with lemony broad beans, peas and mint
Skewering chipolatas with rosemary not only infuses them with flavour but makes a stylish alternative to pigs in blankets
Use large slices of sourdough bread in these tartines for an impressive lunch or snack that looks incredibly simple
Cure your own salmon, Scandinavian-style, with dill, juniper, and lemon and serve with a mustard sauce
Blackberries add bursts of sweetness to this colourful starter or light lunch - substitute feta for goat's cheese if you'd prefer
Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party