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Apple and Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Recipe by: CrdsGrl

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If you like sweet and savoury, this nibble is for you. Easy to make and a beautiful presentation.

Apple Bavarian Torte

Recipe by: TERRI DALLEN

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Cream cheese, almonds and apples make this creamy and irresistible. Enjoy this dessert with your loved ones at Christmas.

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Arangini (Italian Rice Balls)

Recipe by: MAXIEX

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Crispy meatball-sized starters with deep fried outsides and moist herb and cheese insides.

Authentic Caribbean Chicken Stew

Recipe by: winstono2005

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This is my favourite Caribbean dish which is very well seasoned (a trademark of Caribbean food) and have always enjoyed it as a child. The sauce should not be as thick as a curry and not too watery if that makes any sense. There are many varieties of this dish and is always best served with rice and peas and West Indian pepper sauce.

Baby BLTs

Recipe by: CATMANIACS

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These little nibbles feature cherry tomatoes stuffed with a cool mixture of mayo, bacon and spring onion. They look great arranged on a platter of rocket.

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Baileys Cheesecake

Recipe by: p.rennie

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This cheesecake can be a bit sweet but is good for parties and special occasions.

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

Recipe by: Nancy Vejvoda

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This is an elegant and easy starter or party nibble. Serve with crusty bread and an assortment of fresh fruit such as figs or grapes.

Baked Brie Parcel with Caramelised Onion and Apple

Recipe by: KMKLANG

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This gorgeous puff pastry parcel is filled with gooey Brie and sweet caramelised apple and onion. An elegant but easy starter for any affair.

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Baked Brie with Caramelised Pears, Shallots and Thyme

Recipe by: echomoon

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This moreish party nibble is impressively presented. Be sure to use a hearty, good-quality crusty loaf of bread for this recipe.

Baked Courgette Chips

Recipe by: KRISRIZZIO

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I like to serve these crispy baked courgette chips as a starter with a little fresh lemon juice squeezed over the top. You could also serve with aïoli for dipping.

Baked Lobster Pots

Recipe by: Gina Owens-Stanley

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Individual ramekins of lobster baked with a breadcrumb topping make for an impressive dinner party starter.

Barny Haughton's Spiced Pear Cake with Maple Pecan Sauce

Recipe by: treeaid

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Local chef Barny Haughton has donated to TREE AID a wonderful, festive tree cake. Barny believes: "TREE AID's Christmas Cake Bake is a great chance for people to get togther to bake and eat beautiful cakes; whilst also knowing that they are supporting Arica's poorest people to fight poverty and environmental degraduation sustainably."

Beef Wellington

Recipe by: Marla

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Beef Wellington should always be served with the centre slightly pink. Enjoy!

Bella's Rosemary Red Potatoes

Recipe by: BELLAROUGE

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The simplest, most elegant side dish ever! This is the best way to impress guests without any extra effort. Substitute 1 teaspoon dried rosemary if you do not have fresh rosemary. Bon appetit!

Best Spring Rolls

Recipe by: Angela Hamilton

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Everyone loves these crispy spring rolls. Makes a great party nibble or dim sum dish. Serve with a variety of dipping sauces.

Black Forest Trifle

Recipe by: stuartd

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I adored black forest gateaux in the 70s and loved trifle so decided I would fuse the two. You can make it all from scratch but also easy to substitute ready made goods if you don't have the inclination. The ingredients are split to enable you to decide at each 'layer'.

Blue Cheese Dip

Recipe by: Ashley

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This is a simple and delicious recipe! Serve with toasted ciabatta, crackers, carrots and celery sticks. This dip is also great cold.

Boozy Smooth Ice Cream

Recipe by: SARAHEMM

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An incredibly easy way to round off a dinner party - but only if they aren't driving! I like to serve two small scoops in tiny dishes with shortbread, biscotti or amaretti. You can vary this any way you like - try Cointreau or Drambuie (my favourite), or add a few drops of real vanilla extract or some of the vanilla seeds.

Brandied mincemeat purses

Recipe by: Norma MacMillan

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Here are some luxurious little ‘moneybag’ pastries filled with a ginger-spiced mixture of dried fruit, apple and walnuts. The dried fruits are first soaked in brandy, although you can replace the alcohol with fresh orange juice if you prefer. Try these at Christmas-time as a lower-fat alternative to mince pies.