Canapés

Elevate the Christmas party staple with a kick of Korean flavour

Topped with a dollop of mango chutney, these are the perfect little flavour bombs to serve with drinks. Gram flour is made from chickpeas; it adds a delicious nutty flavour to the pakoras and is also suitable for guests who are gluten intolerant

Full of smoky flavour, these little stuffed peppers bring a welcome splash of colour to the festive proceedings. Replace the chorizo and prawns with some crumbled feta to make them veggie

Earthy beetroot and peppery horseradish are the perfect partners for smoked salmon. You can buy ready-made blinis if you prefer

We’ve used veggie gyoza here but the sauce works just as well with pork, prawn or chicken gyoza. It makes a lovely dressing for noodles as well

A delicious party canapé with salty prosciutto, spicy ras el hanout and fragrant rosemary

Flavoured with warm spices, dried apricots and fresh mint, these fragrant pastry bites make delicious festive canapés

This tasty houmous makes a delicious dig-in starter or a light lunch