Snacks and nibbles
Whether it’s a platter of nachos, a bowl of nuts (we’re thinking of our hot honey smoked ones) or fresh vegetable dips – we’ve got a fantastic selection of quick and tasty snacks for you to try. For party nibbles, home versions of pub snacks and picky bits teas, you’re in the right place!
You can’t go wrong with a classic dip and our ultimate instant houmous is a winner, or you can give a vibrant beetroot version a go. Focaccia di Recco is a wonderful cheesy snack, as are these crunchy mozzarella-stuffed olives.
If you’re looking for refined finger food, our canapé recipes offer so much to enjoy.
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Tapas
José Pizarro’s Spanish croquetas
Make Spanish croquetas with this easy recipe from José Pizarro. These vegetarian croquetas are packed with spinach, walnuts and Manchego.
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Air fryer
Air fryer crispy chickpeas
Air fryer crispy chickpeas are a delicious crunchy snack or side dish – and are so easy to make and customise with your favourite spices.
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Tapas
Pintxos de txaka (Spanish seafood pintxos)
Learn how to make seafood pintxos with our easy recipe. This beloved Basque snack is perfect for an easy starter or nibbles with drinks.
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Chorizo
Chorizo, manchego and jalapeño cornbread
Punchy chorizo, hot tangy pickled jalapeños and nutty manchego lift classic cornbread into more than your average side dish.
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Dips
Three-layer dip
Our three-layer smoky carrot, feta and chermoula houmous dip is built for sharing. Serve it as the easy centrepiece at your next party.
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Dips
Loaded crisps with Spanish-style dips
These loaded crisps are a fun take on 'chips and dips'. Load up ready-salted crisps with Spanish aioli, romesco and creamy white bean dip.
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Dips
Three cheese and pickle dip
Somewhere between cheese dip and fondue, this gloriously gooey combo of cheddar,cream cheese and smoky scamorza isa delight.
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Indian sides
Asma Khan’s fish pakoras
Asma Khan's versatile fish pakoras work as a starter, canapé or as part of a meal. The golden fritters are delicious with coriander chutney.
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Tofu
Air fryer salt and pepper tofu
Recreate a classic takeaway dish at home. Cooking salt and pepper tofu in an air fryer gives a crisp coating without using lots of oil.
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Ramadan
Nadiya Hussain’s samsas (sweet nutty samosas)
Nadiya Hussain shares her recipe for samsa. These sweet versions of samosas are stuffed with nuts and fruit and often served during Ramadan.
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Pork recipes from around the world
Indonesian minced pork cakes with chilli and lemongrass sambal
Petty Elliott's moreish Indonesian minced pork cakes are accompanied by a fragrant chilli and lemongrass sambal and are great to share.
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Sausage rolls
Turkey and cranberry sausage rolls
These turkey and cranberry sausage rolls are perfect for preparing ahead and keeping in the freezer for those last-minute festive occasions.
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Christmas gifts
Hot honey smoked nuts
Sweet, spicy and salty – the coating makes these a winner. Put the hot honey nuts in pretty jars as presents for friends.
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Savoury pancakes
French onion pancakes
Caramelised onions, garlic, thyme and cheddar are stuffed into these flaky pancakes for a wonderful snack recipe from Omar Foster.
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Diwali
Hazelnut cocoa burfi
Sanjana Modha's cocoa burfi with roasted hazelnuts and salted brown butter is the perfect sweet treat for Diwali and special occasions.
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Houmous
Ultimate instant houmous
Make your best ever homemade houmous with chef Helen Graham's recipe. This instant houmous is creamy, silky and ready in minutes.
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