Nothing sets the tone of a festive get-together better than a delicious cocktail and a plate of classy nibbles. This year, ditch the crisps and dips in favour of these hors d’oeuvres – with just four ingredients each, they’re super-simple but will totally raise the bar!
Broad bean and ricotta crostinis
Bake 1cm thick rounds of sourdough boule for 5-10 mins to make the perfect base for a spoonful of creamy ricotta, topped with blanched broad beans roughly mashed with chopped fresh mint.
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Delicious duck nibbles
Pan-fry a duck breast (skin side down) for six minutes and then oven-roast for five before resting and slicing thinly. Place on golden, griddle-toasted slices of ciabatta roll, spoon over caramelised onion chutney and stud with pomegranate seeds.
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Mini crab cakes
Mix crab meat chunks with creamy mashed potato and finely sliced spring onion before shaping into mini cakes and coating in fresh white breadcrumbs. Bake for 15-20 minutes before topping with more sliced spring onion.
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Prosciutto, pear and brie bites
Wrap a slice of pear and a slice of brie carefully with a piece of Italian prosciutto. Garnish the sweet, salty parcels with a sprig of thyme before serving.
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Chorizo with feta and olives
Fold rounds of chorizo in half and pop a slice of feta on each. Top with a black olive, garnish with basil leaves and secure the stack with a cocktail stick.
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