10-minute CANAPES

Make entertaining a breeze with our easy recipes, designed so you can relax and enjoy the party too!

- JEN BEDLOE, ROSE FOOKS AND GEORGIA SPARKS

CROSTINI

Simple to make and with a variety of toppings to choose from, crostini are a speedy canapé essential. This will be enough for all three toppings below.

MAKES 48

PREP 5 MINS

COOK 10 MINS

Heat the oven to 200C Fan/Gas 7. Put the slices on a baking tray, drizzle with the oil and season. Cook for 10 mins until they are golden and crisp.

SWEET CHILLI FIG

Think sweet and savoury, with a warming kick of chilli heat.

MAKES 16

PREP 10 MINS

Roughly combine the cream cheese, goat's cheese and chilli jam, and season. Spread the mixture over the crostinis, then top with a wedge of fig or blob of fig chutney. Drizzle with honey.

HOT SMOKED SALMON

Salmon is a party food favourite, and we love the gentle balance of flavours of this classic nibble.

MAKES 16

PREP 10 MINS

Combine the crème fraiche, dill, capers and lemon juice. Spread evenly over the crostini, then top with a flake of salmon and a frond of dill.

BEEF TOASTIE

Rich and cheesy with a subtle fiery horseradish kick.

MAKES 16

PREP 5 MINS