Easy recipes to get the party started.

Bruschetta is a perfect dish to serve as a starter, finger food at a cocktail party, or as its own meal piled high with poached eggs, haloumi or pumpkin.

The best thing about a party, in our opinion anyway, is the food. Delectable little nibbles, perfectly presented on party platters, and ready to be indulged in along with a tall glass of bubbles or an icy cold beer. Try any of these deliciously easy options for finger food that will keep guests hovering around the snack table!

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Figs are as delicious as they are good for you and, with their unique sweetness and texture, can be just as brilliant in savoury dishes as they are desserts. Here, we've pulled together a few of our savoury favourites that make the most of this Middle Eastern native. From starters and salads to easy glazes and sides for your meat, these fresh fig recipes are the perfect way to experiment with this oft-forgotten fruit.

You can't go past a buttery, flaky pastry topped with beautifully colourful veggies or filled with creamy cheeses. Whip up one of these savoury sensations in mini form for a spectacular starter for any meal, or go all-out on a roast vegetable variation for a healthy family dinner. Here, we've selected our best tarts that are sure to be a winner among family and friends. Dig in!

Hummus and pita chips are our go-to healthy snack - they're tasty, quick to make at home and packed full of protein and fibre to keep you feeling full. It's the perfect afternoon treat for any day of the week but if you want to mix it up, here we've pulled together the best twists on your basic hummus dip. There's everything from a lovely sweet pumpkin dip to a spicy coriander and chilli variation. Just throw your ingredients together and process until smooth - you'll have you new favourite dip ready in less than 10 minutes. Too easy!

Here are our favourite mussels recipes for every occasion; from a quick tomato broth to a hokkien noodle stir-fry.

Achieve that glamorous cocktail party atmosphere at home by serving up a beautiful platter of oysters at your next do. Shuck your oysters and display their gorgeous shells on a bed of ice for everyday extravagance with minimal effort. So, whether you prefer them steamed, fried or raw, our easy recipes for oysters will instantly […]

If you're having guests over for a deluxe dinner party, the best way to start your meal is with a flavour-packed canape. Forgot re-heating frozen sausage rolls and party pies; to make your dinner really special, opt for our crunchy baguette toasts topped with creamy crab or smashed avocado. Or, try our fluffy blinis topped with seafood, dip, chicken and salty goat's cheese. For something on a stick, make our beautiful fish scrolls, prosciutto-wrapped haloumi or baby bocconcini balls.

It's Throwback Thursday, and we've taken a trip down memory lane to see what was happening on the food circuit during the swinging '60s.

Bringing together the best Asian soups, stir fries and salads is soy sauce, the ultimate umami ingredient. We showcase a variety of flavourful recipes featuring this key condiment. Have you tried our chilli basil stir-fried pumpkin or tamarind honey prawns with pineapple? How about the chicken satay pies or the sticky Asian lamb pancakes? Grab a bottle of sweet soy sauce and test them out tonight!

Risotto is one of those dishes that sounds a lot trickier to make than it actually is. But if you give it your full attention for half an hour, you can have a hearty, warming dish on the table in next to no time at all. Plus, it's a great make-ahead meal; cook up a big pot on Sunday afternoon, and you've got lunches made for the coming week. Delve into the world of easy risotto recipes with this delicious collection!