Canapes and finger food recipes

Make your canapes and finger foods the talk of the party. Easy canapé recipes are an essential for every good party host, so we've pulled together our favourites for easy finger food that is high on impact, low on effort.

Assorted Vegetable Bhaji Serve Pinky Lilani's freshly fried Indian vegetable fritters for an appetising party nibble
Beef and Pork Satay Sticks Skewers of succulent marinated pork or beef with lashings of peanut sauce make tempting Thai style finger food from James Martin

Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraiche and Avruga Caviar Enjoy a classic Russian treat with Frank Bordoni's quick and easy recipe for blinis served with avruga caviar
Halloumi with Chilli These chilli-spiked cheese bites, made by Nigella Lawson are made in minutes and make a great cocktail snack

Chicken Tikka, Mango and Coriander on Sticks Enjoy this refreshingly different canapé from Jo Pratt. A quick and easy way to entertain packed with tangy flavours
Cranberry Filo Cigars For a deliciously festive nibble try Celia Brooks Brown's dainty filo parcels, ideal for a drinks party

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls with Pickled Lemon Salsa Steve Blacknell's flavourful recipe for vegetable spring rolls served with a piquant pickled lemon salsa makes a great party nibble
Lemon Grass Kebabs Flavour-packed pork and a sensational coconut sauce make Sophie Grigson's moreish lemon grass kebabs the best kind of finger food

One Bite Bloody Mary Cherry Tomatoes Stefan Gates soaks juicy tomatoes in a sharp, spicy vodka mixture for a sensational party treat that's sure to surprise your guests
Venison Pate with Relish Jo Pratt creates easy Christmas canapés with shop-bought pate, dollops of onion relish and stacks of rye bread