This cranberry jalapeño dip combines tart fresh cranberries with sugar, lime, green onions and chilli. The bright cranberry salsa is served over a smooth cream cheese base, creating an appetiser that is sweet, spicy, creamy and refreshing. Its natural red-and-green colours make it particularly suitable for Christmas parties. Prepare the cranberry mixture several hours ahead
This Christmas cheese ball combines creamy cheese, sharp cheddar, sweet dried cranberries, toasted pecans and fresh herbs. Its red, green and golden coating gives it a naturally festive appearance. The appetiser can be prepared one or two days ahead, making it useful for Christmas parties, holiday buffets and New Year celebrations. Serve it with crackers,
These cranberry meatballs are coated in a glossy sauce with sweet, tangy and gently smoky flavours. Cranberry sauce gives the dish a festive colour, while barbecue sauce makes it savoury enough for a Christmas party appetiser. Using fully cooked frozen meatballs keeps preparation quick. Add everything to the slow cooker, stir and allow the sauce
This Christmas tree pull-apart bread is made from soft pizza-dough balls filled with melted mozzarella. The pieces are arranged in a festive tree shape and brushed with garlic butter after baking. It makes an interactive appetiser for Christmas parties, family dinners and holiday film nights. Guests can pull away individual bread pieces and dip them
These cranberry brie bites combine flaky puff pastry, creamy melted cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. Fresh rosemary and chopped pecans give the small pastries an elegant festive finish. The bites are baked inside a mini muffin tin, making them easy to portion and serve. They are suitable for Christmas parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, New Year celebrations
This slow cooker spinach artichoke dip is warm, creamy and filled with tender spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic and melted cheese. Everything cooks together inside the slow cooker, making it convenient for Christmas parties, Thanksgiving, game day or family gatherings. Once the cheese has melted, switch the appliance to its warm setting for easy serving. Pair