Pina Colada
This sweet, rum-based cocktail also contains coconut cream and pineapple juice. Blended or shaken with ice and decorated with pineapple and a maraschino cherry, it's a holiday and girls' night out favourite.
Quick Party food Recipes
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Rosé and red berry jellies
Rosé and red berry jellies are summer in a glass! These grown-up jellies made with wine and juicy berries are a breeze to make and so tasty!
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Manhattan cocktail
A Manhattan classically combines whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Add a cherry and sip the night away!
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Rosy peach cocktail
A great drink to serve for any occasion. This fruity drink is made with a mixture of Peach Fruit Shots and sparkling rose wine. Fresh slices of peaches are added.
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Fruity salsa
Triple tested: A fruity dip with mango and sweet chilli goes well with barbecued meat and it takes 10 mins to whip up. Brought to you by Essentials magazine
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Cosmopolitan cocktail
Learn how to make the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail - it's always been a winner with us!
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Tapenade
Make your own olive dip with this traditional tapenade recipe - you can use green or black olives with this easy recipe
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Phil Vickery’s caramel fondue
Phil Vickery’s caramel fondue
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Cheese and chive dip
Serve this cheese and chive dip with crunchy veg sticks to bump up your five-a-day. Works as a lunchbox filler or party food
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Cheese and bacon and Coronation chicken vol-au-vents
Triple tested: Why did we ever stop making these tasty bites, when they go so well with a glass of wine? Brought to you by Essentials magazine
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Strawberry milk lollies
Kids will love these strawberry milk lollies with a chocolate coating and pretty sprinkles to top. We've got more ice lolly recipes.
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Red pepper hummus
Making your own hummus? Give it a fresh twist by adding red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes. Bursting with flavour, this dip will be an all-round hit
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Maltesers popcorn balls
For quick, simple and tasty treats look no further than these chocolate covered popcorn balls - make a batch of 24 in just 20 minutes then share them out or you might just want to keep them all to yourself.
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Nachos with chunky guacamole
Triple tested: Our favourite party food - cheesy, tangy nachos with a chunky avocado dip. And only 15 minutes to make. Brought to you by Essentials magazine
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Mini salami pizzas
Mini salami pizzas are the perfect party food or starter recipe that the whole family can enjoy. So simple and delicious too
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Steak on sticks
Our simple steaks on sticks are the best party food as they’re easy to make and take about 6mins to cook. Perfect if you’re looking for something quick
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Crushed pea and bean toasts
Crushed pea and bean toasts make the perfect party food or starter for a fancy meal. They're really quick to make and taste delicious too
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Coronation crab salad crackers
Coronation crab salad crackers are a no cook canape made from tinned crab spiced iwth curry paste and served with lettuce on prawn crackers
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Smoked salmon and pea vol au vents
These may look retro, but the flavour combo in these smoked salmon and pea vol au vents is back in fashion! Using a couple of clever shortcuts, you can have these on your buffet table in just 20 minutes
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Mexican roasted sweet potato bites
Party food like these Mexican roasted sweet potato bites are always better homemade, just make sure you've made enough to go around...
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Parma ham and mozzarella bites
Parma ham and mozzarella bites make delicious no cook party food that are so easy to make, you'll be done in 10 minutes flat
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Pea and trout crostini
Our pea and trout crostini make for a simple starter that has all the fabulous flavours of spring!
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Artichoke dip
Our artichoke dip is packed with flavour and goodness.
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Cheeseboard fondue
Fondue is the perfect dish to use up all those odds and ends of cheese in your fridge, and transforms old bread into a luxurious meal, after a good dunk.
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Melon and parma ham with dukkah
Melon and parma ham with dukkah is a twist on this classic fruit and charcuterie combination.
