16 easy party food recipes to ring in the New Year

Start your summer party the right (and easy) way with this crowd-pleasing cocktail. Our recipe for white wine sangria is so delicious and takes just five minutes.

Nici Wickes’ caramelised pork and kumara bites make for sweet and juicy mouthfuls of perfectly soft pork atop red cabbage and sweet potato. This recipe is always popular!

These scrumptious beef and blue cheese sliders are fantastic for the whole family to enjoy for a delicious midweek meal.

Everybody loves a cheeseball! Whip up this savoury cheeseball for your next dinner party – it makes a great addition to a platter of crackers and crudité.

Great for a late summer barbecue, serve with fresh salad.

Nici Wickes’ smoked mussel Mexi platter recipe was made for summer entertaining. Fresh, vibrant and casual – serve at your next gathering with plenty of tortillas and let guests build their own tacos

This trio of baby beet, creamy mustard and chilli corn dips are terrific with bread – or try celery or radish for crunch.

Healthy, quick, easy to prepare and an economical way to serve salmon, Nici Wickes’ salmon boats recipe creates crunchy bites of freshness. These are perfect for serving up at a party!

Gemmayze St restaurant’s head chef and owner Samir Allen shares this recipe for his refreshing rose water and prosecco spritz cocktail. Serve with dried rose petals for an extra special touch

Buns, rolls, baps and sliders make a perfect vehicle for tasty fillings. Depending on the style of filling, they are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a party, mid-week dinner or Sunday supper.

This delicious hors d’oeuvre recipe sees creamy spinach and artichoke dip paired with golden puff pastry and baked to perfection. These nibbles will be the star of your Christmas spread!

Nici Wickes shares her grandmother’s recipe for darling little mince savoury pies that put the bought ones to shame! The rich mince filling is surprised by a dusting of sharp Parmesan cheese

This summery recipe for sparkling wine punch creates a beautifully pink drink spiked with cranberry, lime, mint and bubbly

Re-invent an old favourite with this gourmet take on the classic prawn cocktail. It’s served here on a platter with a creamy cocktail sauce to create a fresh, healthy and delicious dish that’s perfect for your next party or BBQ.

Soak 10 bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note