Platter recipes

This fresh and simple Greek dip is perfect served with toasted pitta bread for a party platter or served with slow roast lamb

Serve this smoky, chunky veg gumbo dip with Tom Kerridge's Southern-fried prawns. It makes an excellent condiment for an American-themed platter

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

Grilled chicken kebab skewers marinated in fragrant Asian spices make the perfect easy canapé

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

Whip up homemade taramasalata instead of using shop-bought. It's easier than you might think and is a great addition to a grazing platter

Impress your dining partner with pan-fried flatbreads. Serve with olives, cured meats, roasted peppers and cheese

This creamy, rich vegan hummus is made using just five ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes. Serve with crunchy seasonal veg or warm pitta breads

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

Make these moreish meatball sliders with tomato sauce and melted cheese for a party or buffet. They're easy to make and the whole family will enjoy them

Beat hunger pangs with this vegan avocado and cannellini bean dip. Serve with crudités and crackers as a snack, light lunch or as part of a picnic

Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter

Make the party season stress-free with these simple throw-together fig and goat's cheese canapés. For added luxury, try using truffle-infused honey

A Spanish tomato dip with smoky paprika and a drizzle of sherry vinegar. A great vegan addition to the picnic platter

Add a little more oil to this smashed cannellini bean dip, if you prefer – the more you add, the silkier it becomes

Entice your guests to the buffet table with the flavourful combination of prawn and chorizo

Serve a pick-and-mix lunch plate of smoked fish dip, oatcakes, celery, artichokes and coleslaw

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

Try these super-clever caramelised mushroom tartlets on those occasions when you're entertaining and need an exciting canapé, but could do without the faff

These flavoursome canapés add sophistication to finger food

The chutney for this moreish canape can be made in bigger quantities and stored in jars for a couple of months – delicious with cheese and crackers

This fabulous cheesy pull-apart sharing bread is perfect for the party season. No one can resist melty camembert and golden dough balls

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

These tasty white bread rolls are filled with cheese and onion – let everyone help themselves as part of a buffet