Platter recipes

Serve this moreish cheesy dip with tortilla chips, hunks of bread and crudités. It's perfect for a Christmas buffet or party

These colourful, spiced sweet and sour pickled onions add piquancy to a ploughman’s, or a sharp finish to Mexican food - an ideal edible gift to make ahead and pop in a homemade hamper

Serve a sharing platter of vegetarian nachos at your next informal drinks party. Unlike most party food, these nachos are healthy, boasting plenty of folate, fibre and vitamin c

Make our indulgent spring lunch, with a creamy and rich smoked salmon pâté and golden, butter-laden tear-and-share brioche. It's well worth the effort

The taste of cauliflower shines through in these baked vegetable cakes served with our zingy yogurt sauce for dipping. Great for grazing party guests

Show off your cooking skills and get in the festive spirit with these fun looking easy cheesy treats - they make great party snacks for grazing guests

A simple dip recipe that's low in fat and gluten-free. Refreshing mint and smooth ricotta make this a delectable veggie snack

Serve a Syrian-inspired red pepper and walnut dip as a side dish in a Middle Eastern feast. Top with whole walnuts and coriander and enjoy with flatbreads

Dill, chive or mint (or a combination of all three!) really work in this creamy cannellini dip - a healthy snack

Make the most of al fresco dining with a vegetable platter with flatbreads and a lovely mustard and dill dip. It's a perfect sharing platter in summer

A healthy and vibrant dip, flavoured with nigella seeds and cumin to serve with crudites or flatbreads - it works well in lunchboxes too

Reader Margaret Cody shares her moreish party dish- the creamy vegetarian filling baked into a round loaf will go down a storm with guests

Brush slices of baguette with garlic then chargrill and pile high with Italian-style cheese dip with vibrant cherry tomatoes

Try chips and dip with a difference. Blend feta with soured cream and sprinkle over chillies, jalapeños, sweetcorn and coriander

Have some leftover cream cheese? Whip it into a light dip with lemon and serve with cucumber or toast

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

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

Party food doesn't have to be fattening. Dip in to this fresh, healthy snack as many times as you like

These American-style crisp chicken pieces are the perfect laid-back food to share, great for a movie night

Dip vegetable crudités into this low-fat, moreish dip for a superhealthy snack fix

A tasty dip that you can keep in the fridge for a quick snack, full of omega-3's

If you're looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can't go far wrong with this easy classic

Throw out the takeaway menu and make these easy snacks at home

A fresh and healthy chickpea & red pepper dip for entertaining