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Having a drinks party? Our cocktail and nibbles recipes will inspire you to put on a stunning yet simple buffet. Turn up those festive tunes and serve this creative yet comforting spread.

Open house menu

Savoury

Red pepper and olive canapés

Red pepper and olive canapés

Red pepper and olive canapés are perfect to serve with a drink as an hors d'oeuvre before a meal.

Mini Yorkshire puds with smoked venison and watercress

Mini Yorkshire puds with smoked venison and watercress

Mini Yorkshire puds replace vol au vents as this year’s party food.

Stilton and walnut scones

Stilton and walnut scones

These scones are delicious with a warming bowl of Potato and Stilton soup, on their own, or as part of a winter spread.

Chicken and mushrooms on bruschetta

Chicken and mushrooms on bruschetta

Chicken and mushrooms make a very soothing combination.

Christmas cheese straws and stars

Christmas cheese straws and stars

These scrumptious seasonal treats are perfect for the school fete or a festive party.

Spiced nuts

Spiced nuts

Give plain nuts a spicy facelift.

 


Sweet

Mini orange mince pies

Mini orange mince pies

Don't rely on shop-bought mince pies when you can make these delicious mini versions for the festive period.

Toffee crispy wreaths

Toffee crispy wreaths

Rice Krispies are at the heart of these beautiful toffee crispy wreaths for Christmas - serve them at a party or give as a gift.

Almond and ginger rochers

Almond and ginger rochers

Nuts, ginger and dried cherries combine to form these decadent mouthfuls.

Snowball cookies

Snowball cookies

These easy cookies really are something special – they melt in the mouth and are great fun to make. Kids and adults alike will love them.

Christmas fairy cakes

Christmas fairy cakes

These scrumptious seasonal treats will keep your kids entertained.

Sugar puff trees

Sugar puff trees

This quick recipe creates festive puff pastry trees that really melt in the mouth - give as a gift or keep in the tin at home.

Walnut and whisky Christmas cake

Walnut and whisky Christmas cake

A good Christmas cake will last you the whole of the holiday. A great one, like this wonderful walnut and whisky cake, will be around for a couple of days, tops.

 


Cocktails

Spiced Scandinavian mulled wine

Spiced Scandinavian mulled wine

Spoil your party guests with this potent winter brew made from red wine, port and vodka.

Hot mulled winter punch

Hot mulled winter punch

Make the party swing with this delicious punch, which is like traditional mulled wine - only better.

Hot Caribbean kiss cocktail

Hot Caribbean kiss cocktail

This Caribbean cocktail will make you warm and tingly all over. If pirates had tried this all they would have stolen is a kiss.

Warming eggnog cocktail

Warming eggnog cocktail

A deliciously creamy recipe perfect for entertaining in the chilly months.

Campari and grapefruit fizz cocktail

Campari and grapefruit fizz cocktail

Celebrity chef Rachel Allen serves this refreshing fizz cocktail at Christmas as an alternative to champagne. We suggest you do too!

Spiced orange, raisin and cranberry vodka

Spiced orange, raisin and cranberry vodka

This easy recipe contains all the fruity flavours of Christmas, marinated in booze – irresistible!

 

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