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Asparagus wraps with lemon mayo

A quick and classic spring canapé of tender green stems wrapped in Parma ham with a light citrus dip

Author: Sarah Cook

Mini jacket potatoes

Bake up some new potatoes and top with soured cream and chives for a bite-sized, simple canapé

Author: Sarah Cook

Bourbon glazed pork belly chunks

Your guests will snap up these cubes of crispy belly pork in sticky, sweet whiskey marinade with soy, anise and honey flavours

Author: Good Food team

Country terrine

Whether served as a starter or part of a buffet, Barney's smart make-ahead terrine will be sure to impress

Author: Barney Desmazery

Salt & pepper prawns

Use Sichuan peppercorns to flavour shellfish with a celery-like taste, then create a Chinese-style chilli garlic dip

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Smoked trout & horseradish pâté

Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill - great for a last minute party dish

Author: Good Food team

Mini creamy mushroom pies

Individual party pies with vegetarian garlicky filling, flavoured with caraway for a Scandinavian feel

Author: Good Food team

Smoked salmon & watercress pinwheels

These decorative fish bites may dazzle as a quick canapé, but require just four simple ingredients rolled up

Author: Good Food team

Sharing potted shrimp

Potting shellfish in a cayenne and mace-flavoured butter is a surprisingly simple fish starter that's great as part of a sharing platter

Author: Good Food team

Anchovy palmiers

Roll puff pastry up with anchovies and Parmesan cheese and bake to create a simple but impressive nibble or canapé

Author: Mary Cadogan

Flash fried prawns with chilli, lemon & parsley

Juicy butterflied prawns quickly sizzled in a pan with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for a tapas spread

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Mini salmon & dill puffs

Ideal for a crowd and perfect for preparing ahead, these little pastry bites make a stylish canapé

Author: Good Food team

Cheese & mustard straws

The cheese straw is a versatile favourite. Add mustard and cayenne to give this entertaining staple a little kick

Author: Good Food team

Feta & cucumber bites

These decorative canapés look impressive when laid out - flavour your ricotta cheese filling with dill and garlic

Author: Good Food team

Prawn & sweetcorn fritters

These little starters tick all the boxes - healthy, quick and incredibly moreish!

Author: Barney Desmazery

Potted ham

This simple starter is a great way to use up leftover ham and you can freeze it ahead

Author: Barney Desmazery

Caramelised onion tortilla

Serve this vegetarian baked Spanish omelette with potato slices and sweet onion in thick wedges

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Thai spinach bites

These little Thai nibbles are ready in just 10 minutes

Author: Barney Desmazery

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Author: Good Food team

Roasted red pepper shots

A smart, quick and easy canapé that's ideal for a crowd and can be frozen to help you get ahead

Author: Good Food team

Swedish cranberry meatballs

Make Scandinavian-style meatballs flecked with fruit and serve with a lingonberry dip

Author: Good Food team

Smoky chicken skewers

A tapas-style canapé of marinated and grilled chicken kebabs, best served with smoked garlic mayonnaise dip

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Dressed crab cups

A simple, stylish canapé of shellfish with Dijon mustard and lemon, served in individual lettuce cups

Author: Good Food team

Skewered beef with oyster sauce

A simple yet impressive nibble that gives a contemporary edge to party food

Author: John Torode

Mix & match seafood tacos

Enjoy these mix-and-match seafood tacos - one made with salmon and avocado, the other piled high with prawns and a chilli dressing. They're perfect party food

Author: Emily Macfarlane

Scandi smoked salmon

Try a Scandinavian approach to your smoked fish by adding dill, horseradish, lemon and red onion - great as part of a sharing platter

Author: Good Food team

Crab & avocado sesame toasts

This quick canapé can be prepared in minutes by simply assembling the fish and guacamole on crostini bread

Author: Good Food team

Butternut soup shots with crispy pancetta soldiers

Serve squash soup in individual espresso cups with bacon toast for dipping as a cute party canapé

Author: Good Food team

Salt beef on rye bread with mustard sauce

This quick canapé of traditional Jewish salt beef with a twist has the wow factor despite taking only minutes to make

Author: Good Food team

Mini smoked haddock Scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise

Roll quail's eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter

Author: Good Food team

Cheesy sprout fondue

This versatile recipe can be altered to transform your leftover cheese into a help-yourself starter - perfect served with crusty bread

Author: Cassie Best

Ricotta & spring onion dip

Have some leftover cream cheese? Whip it into a light dip with lemon and serve with cucumber or toast

Author: Sarah Cook

Pea & feta toasts

This spin on bruschetta tops baguette slices with crushed peas, mint and salty cheese - great for canapés

Author: Sarah Cook

Mini meatball sliders

Serve American-style mini burgers with Italian meatballs, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese

Author: Good Food team

Brie & pecan bites

These cheesy bites are a great addition when you're hosting a drinks party with canapés

Author: Good Food team

Red pepper, walnut & goat's cheese palmiers

These mini French pastry swirls with soft cheese are a great cheat's canapé - quick, simple and stunning

Author: Good Food team

Mini saltimbocca sandwiches

A tasty morsel to whet your appetite as a canapé or nibble with a glass of fizz- perfect bite-sized party food

Author: James Martin

Spiced lamb skewers with pomegranate tzatziki

This tasty Greek-inspired canapé of grilled meat and sweet dip can be quickly whipped up for a party platter

Author: Good Food team

Sweet potato dip with chorizo & chicory dippers

Cater for everyone at your party with this healthy canapé of paprika dip and Spanish sausage - it's gluten and dairy-free

Author: Sarah Cook

Smoked fish & potato latkes sharing platter

Pan-fry potato patties until golden, then serve with smoked salmon, mackerel and a creamy sauce as part of a sharing seafood platter

Author: Jenny White

Cranberry & ginger sausages

This classic canapé gets a stylish upgrade with sweet cranberry sauce and fragrant ginger

Author: Good Food team

Smoky chicken skewers

A tapas-style canapé of marinated and grilled chicken kebabs, best served with smoked garlic mayonnaise dip

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Flash fried prawns with chilli, lemon & parsley

Juicy butterflied prawns quickly sizzled in a pan with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for a tapas spread

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Mini smoked haddock Scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise

Roll quail's eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter

Author: Good Food team

Cheesy sprout fondue

This versatile recipe can be altered to transform your leftover cheese into a help-yourself starter - perfect served with crusty bread

Author: Cassie Best

Asparagus wraps with lemon mayo

A quick and classic spring canapé of tender green stems wrapped in Parma ham with a light citrus dip

Author: Sarah Cook

Bourbon glazed pork belly chunks

Your guests will snap up these cubes of crispy belly pork in sticky, sweet whiskey marinade with soy, anise and honey flavours

Author: Good Food team

Skewered beef with oyster sauce

A simple yet impressive nibble that gives a contemporary edge to party food

Author: John Torode

Caramelised onion tortilla

Serve this vegetarian baked Spanish omelette with potato slices and sweet onion in thick wedges

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Caramelised onion tortilla

Serve this vegetarian baked Spanish omelette with potato slices and sweet onion in thick wedges

Author: Jennifer Joyce