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Cucumber & blue cheese canapés

Top pieces of cucumber and blue cheese with grapes and pomegranates for these party nibbles and you'll have two takes on a healthy, low-calorie snack

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Tangy roast pepper & walnut dip

A nice and spicy partner to pre-dinner drinks. Great with some toasted pitta for dipping

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Baked olives with feta

Roast olives and cheese with garlic, fennel and chilli for an easy and delicious canapé - a tasty dinner party nibble

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Deep fried olives

Coat feta-stuffed olives with juniper-flavoured breadcrumbs to make these easy canapés. Serve on skewers with a lemon and vermouth mayonnaise on the side

Author: Miriam Nice

Avocado canapés

Serve our healthy avocado verrines when you're entertaining. They come in two tasty flavour combinations for easy party prep - crab or Mexican kidney bean

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Korean beef bulgogi skewers

Sweet pineapple is combined with salty soy sauce in a delicious marinade for these sirloin steak canapés - great for a party buffet

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Mini sausage rolls

Everybody's favourite party food. John Torode's trick is to add water to the sausage mix, which makes the pastry puff up

Author: John Torode

Stuffed cherry peppers

These low-fat, gluten-free canapés can be put together in just 10 minutes - perfect as a last-minute party nibble

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Artichoke & olive dip

Create a laid-back Italian meal for friends with this delicious dip, breadsticks, olives and cured meats

Author: Jane Hornby

Artichoke & lemon dip

Good with breadsticks, or try this with grilled lamb or as a topping for crostini

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Spanish skewers

A nod to traditional tapas, these freezable party canapés of potatoes, red pepper and chorizo can be made in advance

Author: Justine Pattison

Mini croque monsieurs

Turn a comfort food classic into a cute canapé with these mini melted cheese and ham toasties on cocktail sticks - perfect for a party or buffet

Author: Miriam Nice

Easy caponata

Caponata is a chunky aubergine sauce that is great for dipping bread sticks into or spreading on toast

Author: Jane Hornby

Antipasti skewers

Impress party guests with these simple, stylish canapés - thread olives, feta, Serrano ham and pickled cherry peppers onto long cocktail sticks

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Teriyaki tempeh with peanut dip

Make these tasty teriyaki tempeh canapés ahead of a party and rewarm them in the oven when your guests arrive. Serve with our moreish peanut dipping sauce

Author: Elena Silcock

Chorizo with celeriac remoulade

These elegant meaty canapés combine salty slices of chorizo with a creamy celeriac and mayonnaise filling - great for parties

Author: Good Food team

Roasted gnocchi, sundried tomato & olive stacks

Ready made gnocchi make a perfect base for a bite-sized canapé that's easy to make and perfect for a party platter or casual nibble with drinks

Author: Miriam Nice

Rainbow goat's cheese balls

Colourful goat's cheese balls are perfect atop any platter and can be made up to a day ahead

Author: Merrilees Parker

Chicken & basil meatballs

Serve these Thai chicken chicory bites and roasted pepper skewers when you're next entertaining. Both make great low-calorie, healthy dinner party canapés

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Son in law eggs

These sweet yet tangy eggs make a wonderful buffet party dish

Author: John Torode

Spinach & feta falafel bites

These simple canapés can be made ahead of time and served up at your Christmas party

Author: Good Food team

Black olive & goat's cheese tartlets

Stylish veggie bite-sized treats for a posh party

Author: John Torode

Crispy pork & vegetable rolls

Crispy Thai rolls with pork and vegetables - great for a starter. You can make these ahead and freeze

Author: Mary Cadogan

Thick yogurt & herb dip

Try this Middle Eastern-inspired dip, also known as labneh, with crunchy carrot sticks

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Carrot & caraway crackers

If you're catering for vegans at a party, make these easy carrot canapés that everyone will love. Top with a sprig of dill and a vegetable crisp to impress

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Ham & stem ginger thins

This simple canapé is easy to assemble and has only three ingredients, yet looks great as part of a party platter or buffet

Author: Miriam Nice

Little Gem cups with prawn & mango salsa

Healthy prawn and mango party nibbles, salsa-spiked for a little kick

Author: Merrilees Parker

Corn cups with prawns, mango & chillies

Buy ready-shaped corn tortillas to save time with these easy, healthy seafood canapés - perfect for a party or buffet spread

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Beetroot blinis with smoked salmon

Top light, homemade blinis with cream cheese and smoked fish for a pretty and elegant canapé - a perfect party nibble

Author: Miriam Nice

Curried fishcake bites

Forget calorie-laden party nibbles, these curried fishcake bites are a healthy, low-fat, low-calorie yet flavourful snack to serve at a celebration

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Goat's cheese & olive tapenade spirals

Fill tortilla wraps with tangy soft cheese and black olives, then roll and slice for bite-sized canapés on cocktail sticks

Author: Miriam Nice

Naan, spinach & halloumi bites

Wilt spinach with garlic and spices, then pile onto small, warm pieces of naan bread and top with halloumi for an attractive vegetarian canapé

Author: Miriam Nice

Chicory cups with prawns & mango

Juicy prawns pair beautifully with sweet mango and crunchy leaves in this simple canapé, finished with lemon juice and coriander

Author: Miriam Nice

Fruitcake with cheese & apples

The classic combination of apples and cheese is given a lift with thin slices of sweet fruitcake - a great festive party canapé or buffet treat

Author: Miriam Nice

Spicy stuffed chillies

These stuffed chillies are packed with flavour, great for spicing up a party menu

Author: John Torode

Beetroot & rye tartines

If you're keen to rustle up lighter party nibbles for a celebration, these low-calorie beetroot tartines with pastrami or mackerel are ideal

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Tikka jackfruit mini poppadums

Make these jackfruit canapés with curry paste, mango, chilli and coriander for a lighter, meat-free alternative when you're throwing a party

Author: Esther Clark