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Baked buffalo chicken wings

Sticky spiced wings make great finger food or canapés, and this version skips the deep-fried stage so they're healthier

Author: Good Food team

Cheesy spinach & artichoke dip

Serve this moreish cheesy dip with tortilla chips, hunks of bread and crudités. It's perfect for a Christmas buffet or party

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Celery sticks with blue cheese dip

This tangy, creamy sauce makes a great centrepiece for a party platter but is versatile enough to go beyond crudités

Author: Good Food team

Twisty cheese straws

Puff pastry is ideal for canapés. Try twisted with cream cheese and pesto then baked until crispy

Author: Good Food team

Creamy vegan mushroom pâté

Prepare these vegan mushroom pâté with candied walnuts canapés ahead of time. When the party starts, all you need to do is pop them in the oven!

Author: Anna Glover

Mac 'n' cheese bites

Catering for guests with different diets or tastes? These mac 'n' cheese bites are ideal party food. From mushrooms to olives, top with whatever you like

Author: Anna Glover

Seared scallops with sweet chilli sauce

Impress your friends with these stylish, healthy canapés

Author: John Torode

Cocktail blinis

These dainty little Eastern European pancakes have a distinctive flavour and are party perfect. Finish with two toppings - beetroot and quail's egg, and smoked salmon pâté - for a creative canapé

Author: Cassie Best

Creamy pesto with prosciutto dippers

Barely any more effort than opening a bag of crisps - and your party guests will be so much more impressed with this

Author: Good Food team

Blinis with crème fraîche, roast beef & cornichons

Beautifully bite-sized canapés to hand round at your next party - just five ingredients and ready in 15 minutes

Author: Good Food team

Crab salsa crostini

Bite-sized canapés, ideal for a wedding or celebration

Author: Good Food team

Savoury party bites

Impressive, quick and easy nibbles to serve at parties or with drinks

Author: Good Food team

Curried parsnip soup shots

Treat dinner guests to healthy, spiced soup shots - they make great canapés. The crispy kale version is vegan while meat eaters can opt for a prosciutto topping

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Duck & pork terrine with cranberries & pistachios

Set aside a couple of hours and enjoy every minute of making this impressive terrine

Author: Mary Cadogan

Mozzarella sticks with chilli tomato sauce

Make these moreish mozzarella sticks in advance for fuss-free party food. Just pop them in the oven as guests arrive and serve with our chilli tomato sauce

Author: Anna Glover

Dolcelatte stuffed figs

Simple yet impressive stuffed figs make lovely canapés and only take 15 minutes to make

Author: Good Food team

Classic smoked salmon crostini

Bite-sized canapés, ideal for a wedding or celebration

Author: Good Food team

Duck satay with peanut sauce

These flavoursome canapés add sophistication to finger food

Author: John Torode

Brie & cranberry filo parcels

Make these moreish brie and cranberry filo parcels to serve as canapés at a Christmas party. (Be sure to choose vegetarian brie for veggie guests)

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Sesame chicken & prawn skewers

Serve these chicken and prawn canapés with drinks when you're entertaining. They're not only tasty but healthy and low-fat too

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Chinese leaf pork wraps

Go beyond the standard tortilla by using lettuce as a wrap. Pack full with spiced pork, mushrooms, rice and spring onions

Author: Good Food team

Carrot & halloumi fritters with coriander dip

Serve these golden and crispy carrot & halloumi fritters as part of a meze spread or buffet at Christmas. Enjoy with our moreish coriander dip

Author: Anna Glover

Canapés & cocktails

This smart cocktail and these simple canapés will get the party started with maximum fun and minimum fuss

Author: Good Food team

Crunchy crab parcels

The combination of crispy filo pastry & crabmeat makes this a wonderfully indulgent dish

Author: John Torode

Radishes dipped in brown butter

These radishes are one of the trendiest snacks around to serve to friends. The browning adds extra flavour to these crunchy, seasonal delights

Author: Barney Desmazery

Polenta & prosciutto chips

Wrap ready-made polenta in Italian ham and bake for a stylish, dippable party bite

Author: Good Food team

Satay aubergine skewers

Roast the aubergine batons for these canapés early in the day and skewer on cocktail sticks, then reheat in a hot oven for 5 mins before serving

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Summery greens & goat's cheese crostini

Bite-sized canapés, ideal for a wedding or celebration

Author: Good Food team

Smoked salmon & herb blinis

Make a canapé classic of salmon and herb blinis, which you can rustle up in less than 20 minutes using four ingredients. Ideal for a dinner party

Author: Miriam Nice

Vegan 'smoked salmon' toasts

Make these vegan bites with brined carrot ribbons. Infused with lapsang souchong tea, they're a great alternative to classic smoked salmon canapés

Author: Miriam Nice

Steak lettuce cups

Rustle up these easy steak canapés to serve at a party. With two sauces to accompany them, they're delicious and healthy too

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Thai chicken bites

These delicately spiced canapés will disappear in seconds, perfect for a posh party

Author: John Torode

Cheese & pineapple canapés

Spruce up cheese and pineapple with these tasty halloumi, sesame and mint canapés. Perfect for entertaining, they use just four ingredients

Author: Miriam Nice

Smoked cheddar & chilli jam croquettes

Present party guests with these delicious croquettes filled with vegetarian smoked cheddar and chilli jam. They're perfect canapés for a celebration

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Roasted salmon rye toasts

Serve these healthy salmon canapés at a dinner party. They come with a choice of delicious toppings - either pickled cucumber or apple with chilli salsa

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Mini avo toasts

Make our mini avocado toasts for a healthy canapé to serve at a party. They come with two toppings - a vegetarian quail's egg option and a crabmeat version

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Curried parsnip soup shots

Treat dinner guests to healthy, spiced soup shots - they make great canapés. The crispy kale version is vegan while meat eaters can opt for a prosciutto topping

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Honey mustard cocktail sausages (mini toad in the holes)

Enjoy the little sausages in this recipe on cocktail sticks, or serve them in mini Yorkshire puddings for Christmas canapés and other special occasions

Author: Anna Glover

Salmon & cucumber twists

Get creative with your canapés. These fresh and light smoked fish bites are easy to make and even easier to eat

Author: Good Food team

Gorgonzola Canapés with Walnuts

When picking out a cracker to serve as the basis for these excellent canapés, be sure to choose something with a bit of heft, that won't snap easily.

Prawn Dim Sum

You wont need to order a takeaway whenyou have tried cooking these. You will make these every week as they are quick, easy and so tasty that people will start ordering them from you!!

Author: Susan H

Grilled aubergine stacks

Planning a Christmas party? You needn't compromise on healthy eating with these tasty aubergine canapés which you can make with two different toppings

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Chorizo & prawn skewers

Create a simple, crowd-pleasing canapé by spearing Spanish sausage and harissa shellfish then serving oven-baked with a garlic mayonnaise

Author: Good Food team

Beef & mozzarella meatballs

Use ready-made meatballs and stuff a piece of mozzarella in the middle for a quick and clever canapé

Author: Good Food team

Crunchy crab parcels

The combination of crispy filo pastry & crabmeat makes this a wonderfully indulgent dish

Author: John Torode

Crunchy crab parcels

The combination of crispy filo pastry & crabmeat makes this a wonderfully indulgent dish

Author: John Torode

Smoked salmon & herb blinis

Make a canapé classic of salmon and herb blinis, which you can rustle up in less than 20 minutes using four ingredients. Ideal for a dinner party

Author: Miriam Nice

Sausage & mash on a stick

Get inspired for your next party with these mini sauage, mash and pickled onion canapés served with gravy. How to get mash on a stick? Use gnocchi of course

Author: Miriam Nice

Duck satay with peanut sauce

These flavoursome canapés add sophistication to finger food

Author: John Torode

Sticky shallot, fig & almond filo parcels

Serve these heavenly sweet and savoury parcels made with shallots, fig and almonds as vegan canapés at Christmas. Try adding some feta if you're not vegan

Author: Anna Glover