Features
by Jessica Lockyer-Palmer
published on 30 November 2023
If you’re playing host to New Year’s Eve celebrations, check out our favourite recipes to help you and your guests see out the year in style, from Thai-inspired burger bites to a show-stopping baked Camembert.
Big Zuu’s Crispy Zuudle Balls
by Big Zuu
from Big Zuu’s Big Eats
These crispy fried noodle balls from Big Zuu make for a fun and flavoursome canapé. Drizzle with sriracha and Japanese-style mayonnaise for an added flavour boost.
Air Fryer Goat’s Cheese and Caramelised Onion Tarts
by Clare Andrews
from The Ultimate Air-Fryer Cookbook
These super-simple canapés require just a handful ingredients and a trusty air fryer to come together in a matter of minutes.
Big Zuu’s The Jheeze Straw
by Big Zuu
from Big Zuu’s Big Eats
A super-easy but impressive centrepiece, Big Zuu’s baked Camembert is surrounded by a ring of crisp puff pastry and flavoured with thyme and honey.
Mr Lee’s Balinese-style Skewers with Peanut Satay Sauce
by Damian King Lee
from The Noodle Cookbook
These turkey and noodle skewers take less than half an hour to prepare, and are served with a ridiculously moreish peanut satay sauce.
Thai-Style Mini Pork Burger Bites
by Damian King Lee
from The Noodle Cookbook
Put a Thai-style twist on your burger bites with lemongrass, soy sauce, and plenty of garlic. This is another quick recipe that can be read in under half an hour.
Ham and Cheese Crown
by Nadiya Hussain
from Nadiya’s Family Favourites
With oozing cheese and crisp, buttery pastry, this deceptively easy ham and cheese crown is the ultimate tear and share centrepiece for your party spread.
Mushroom and Crispy Shallot Nachos
by Chrissy Teigen
from Cravings: Hungry For More
Nachos might be the ultimate party snack, and this vegetarian twist on the classic is perfect to feed hungry party-goers. The crispy shallots can be made in advance, giving you more time to spend on other things before guests arrive.
Steak Bites with Melty Blue Cheese Butter
by Chrissy Teigen
from Cravings
Topped with melted blue cheese and coated in peppercorns, these steak bites from Chrissy Teigen are served on sticks making them perfect for passing around a busy party.
Rick Stein’s Deep-fried Coconut Prawns
by Rick Stein
from Rick Stein: The Road to Mexico
Coated in a coconut batter, Rick Stein’s Mexican-inspired coconut prawns from his latest cookbook, The Road to Mexico, are the perfect party food, served with a sweet papaya dipping sauce.
Cheeseburger Pretzel Bombs
by Tasty
from
The recipe for these decadent cheeseburger pretzel bombs from Tasty: Latest & Greatest is much easier than you might think. They’re guaranteed to cause a stir at your New Year’s gathering.
Mini Cheese and Tomato Tartlets
by Annabel Karmel
from Annabel Karmel’s Busy Mum’s Cookbook
Perfectly-sized for canapés and full of flavour, these tartlets from Annabel Karmel’s Busy Mum’s Cookbook are a great option for your vegetarian guests.
Mary Berry’s Dough Balls with Garlic Herb Butter
by Mary Berry
from Mary Berry Everyday
Mary Berry’s dough balls with garlic and herb butter make a welcome addition to any party buffet.
Individual Negroni Pavlovas
by Alexina Anatole
from Bitter
These sophisticated meringue-based treats combine a classic dessert with a much-loved co*cktail – with stunning results.
by Molly Bakes
from Chocolate
If you’re looking for a dessert canape to round off the evening, try these pistachio, marzipan and raspberry diamonds. They’re coated in chocolate and dusted with a festive sprinkling of raspberry powder for a sweet end to the year.
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