Our simple savoury pancake recipe is great with a sprinkling of strong cheddar and chunks of ham for an easy supper or weekend brunch

Combine vodka with peach schnapps and cranberry juice to make a classic sex on the beach cocktail. Garnish with cocktail cherries and orange slices

Our tropical, rum-based hurricane cocktail is easy to make and sure to get your party started. Garnish with orange and cocktail cherries for a kitsch touch

Go the extra mile for your snacks with a batch of homemade granola, full of seeds, nuts and oats. Add some crunch to salads, soups and risottos too

Kick-start your day with satisfying vegan savoury pancakes, topped with a herby spread, tomatoes and mushrooms

Enjoy a springtime twist on a brandy alexander with a white rabbit cocktail. It's a blend of amaretto, cream, lemon curd and vanilla, finished with flowers

Blend white and dark rum with lime juice, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine to make this ghoulish Halloween cocktail. Garnish with cherries and mint

Plenty of fresh ingredients lift this simple mezcal cocktail to create a sweet, light and wonderfully balanced drink

Looking for a spooky cocktail to serve at a Halloween party? With its bright green colour, this minty grasshopper cocktail will certainly look the part...

Lipsmackingly sweet and sour, the Cosmopolitan cocktail of vodka, cranberry, orange liqueur and citrus is a good-time in a glass. Perfect for a party

Make a classic gimlet, combining gin and lime syrup, stirred to the perfect dilution with lots of ice. A refreshing cocktail to enjoy with friends

Try this savoury granola as a topping for soups or sprinkled over salads. The spiced chickpeas, oats, seeds and nuts add a tasty crunch, transforming simple dishes

An elegant vodka-based drink that'll wow your guests - it's made with creamy advocaat liqueur and homemade fruit syrup

The perfect party drink, as it can be made well ahead, then brought out of the fridge as guests arrive – or serve it hot for a traditional winter warmer

Impressive, quick and easy nibbles to serve at parties or with drinks

This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion

Try a lighter, modern version of this ever-popular retro starter

Serve these savoury biscotti on a cheeseboard and dunk them in a baked camembert, or our potted cheddar. They make a lovely festive gift too

Introduce children to spices by getting them to cook this easy rice dish

Give morning pastries a bakeover by swapping the sweet for a savoury butternut squash, blue cheese, bacon, onion and beetroot filling

Breathe new life into prawn cocktail, a classic Christmas cocktail. With the addition of some Cajun spices, it's a flavour-packed modern twist

King prawns and crabmeat pair beautifully in this Spanish seafood starter, with a zesty mayonnaise dressing

Serve this fun 'pink lady' gin cocktail to someone special, it's perfect for Valentine's Day. Make your own grenadine-style syrup for the wow factor

These dainty little Eastern European pancakes have a distinctive flavour and are party perfect. Finish with two toppings - beetroot and quail's egg, and smoked salmon pâté - for a creative canapé

A modern, lighter version of the retro starter, prawn cocktail

This autumnal hedgerow cocktail has a blend of botanical notes from the gin, infused with a juniper syrup, which makes for a sweet-sharp tipple

The classic Sixties sidecar cocktail is given a Viennese twist with flavours of apple strudel - a tasty tipple for the Eurovision Song Contest

Serve this Asian-inspired twist on classic prawn cocktail as a starter or party canapés over the festive period

Get a taste of Mexico with this mezcalita verde cocktail. Make a jugo verde with pineapple, jalapeño, lime, cucumber, agave syrup and parsley, then add mezcal – salud!

These perfect party tartlets are a great make-ahead starter for a fancy Sunday lunch