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Spicy mince & lettuce cups

A Thai inspired-dish which is quick, simple, cheap and low fat - yet still feels special and is full of flavour. A great pre-dinner nibble

Author: Barney Desmazery

Tomato & feta pesto bites

Tiny, tasty canapés - a perfect party treat

Author: Good Food team

Lemon chicken with tarragon dressing

Little Gem lettuces are great for making a lite bite for a wedding or party buffet.

Author: Mary Cadogan

Prawn & crab cocktail lettuce cups

Serve seafood on a sharing platter and let everyone build their own little prawn cocktail bites for a perfect dinner party starter or canapé

Author: Katy Greenwood

Potato cakes with smoked salmon & cream cheese

Irish potato cakes, or farls, make a delicious base for these smoked salmon, cream cheese and caperberry canapés - simply slice into squares and serve

Author: Miriam Nice

Mini crostini with goat's cheese & artichokes

Bite-sized pieces of crispy toast topped with cheese, artichokes and pesto make attractive canapés for a party or buffet spread

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Crunchy Christmas crostini

The tanginess of the salad beetroot pickles goes well with stilton, but you can use chutney if you prefer

Author: Merrilees Parker

Smoked trout pâté & pitta crisps

Cheaper than smoked salmon, this smoked trout dip makes a smart party nibble or simple starter

Author: Good Food team

Chicory & hummus bites

These chicory and hummus bites couldn't be easier to make for a buffet

Author: Merrilees Parker

Smoked salmon rotollos

These classy canapes look sophisticated yet are so simple to make - a great way to impress your guests at a party

Author: Merrilees Parker

Duck liver parfait, cherry compote & sourdough croutes

This smooth duck liver parfait with a hint of Grand Marnier and Morello cherry jam can be made ahead, ready for a dinner party. Serve on toast as a starter or canapé

Author: Rosie Birkett

Chicken liver parfait with sultanas & raisins

Making your own paté is an extra-special touch- this version is flavoured with wine, cream, garlic and sage

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Mac 'n' cheese sliders

Feed a crowd at a party or buffet with these American-themed canapés of crispy squares of macaroni cheese, sandwiched in mini bread rolls

Author: Miriam Nice

Sausage & fennel seed slices

Slice this make-ahead sausage roll into bite-sized pieces for a delicious canapé - ideal for Christmas and New Year's Eve parties

Author: Miriam Nice

Buckwheat & spelt chrain blinis

Make these salmon, buckwheat and spelt chrain blinis ahead and heat them up as a hassle-free party canapé or plated as a starter. They freeze really well, too

Author: Rosie Birkett

Date, blue cheese & pancetta polenta stacks

Serve these date, blue cheese and pancetta polenta stacks as canapés at a party. Try a veggie twist by using chopped toasted nuts instead of pancetta for crunch

Author: Jane Hornby

Potato cakes with smoked salmon & cream cheese

Irish potato cakes, or farls, make a delicious base for these smoked salmon, cream cheese and caperberry canapés - simply slice into squares and serve

Author: Miriam Nice

Shukhi warm beetroot & mushroom salad

This Ukrainian dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas - serve on toasted rye bread for a crostini-like starter or party canapé

Author: Olia Hercules

Rainbow prawn cocktails

Serve this Asian-inspired twist on classic prawn cocktail as a starter or party canapés over the festive period

Author: Esther Clark

Shukhi warm beetroot & mushroom salad

This Ukrainian dish is traditionally eaten at Christmas - serve on toasted rye bread for a crostini-like starter or party canapé

Author: Olia Hercules

Whisky & nut baked camembert

Make this gooey baked cheese even more indulgent with the help of whisky, maple syrup and nuts. Serve with toasted sourdough for a fabulous sharing starter

Author: Esther Clark

Lemon chicken with tarragon dressing

Little Gem lettuces are great for making a lite bite for a wedding or party buffet.

Author: Mary Cadogan

Smoked trout pâté & pitta crisps

Cheaper than smoked salmon, this smoked trout dip makes a smart party nibble or simple starter

Author: Good Food team

Duck liver parfait, cherry compote & sourdough croutes

This smooth duck liver parfait with a hint of Grand Marnier and Morello cherry jam can be made ahead, ready for a dinner party. Serve on toast as a starter or canapé

Author: Rosie Birkett

Mini crostini with goat's cheese & artichokes

Bite-sized pieces of crispy toast topped with cheese, artichokes and pesto make attractive canapés for a party or buffet spread

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Buckwheat & spelt chrain blinis

Make these salmon, buckwheat and spelt chrain blinis ahead and heat them up as a hassle-free party canapé or plated as a starter. They freeze really well, too

Author: Rosie Birkett

Spicy mince & lettuce cups

A Thai inspired-dish which is quick, simple, cheap and low fat - yet still feels special and is full of flavour. A great pre-dinner nibble

Author: Barney Desmazery

Chicken liver parfait with sultanas & raisins

Making your own paté is an extra-special touch- this version is flavoured with wine, cream, garlic and sage

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Buckwheat & spelt chrain blinis

Make these salmon, buckwheat and spelt chrain blinis ahead and heat them up as a hassle-free party canapé or plated as a starter. They freeze really well, too

Author: Rosie Birkett