Food
9 World Cup snacks to enjoy in front of the game
by Spencer Lengsfield
Hosting a football watch party or just looking for some snacks to keep your nerves at bay? We've got you.
You can't control the result of the match, but you can make sure you've got the food covered. From five-ingredient loaded potatoes to pimped-up dips, sharing nachos and cheesy fried nibbles, there's finger-food for everyone here. Pair with some ice-cold drinks and a large screen, and you're ready to go.
Birria Spring Rolls
Birria, a slow-cooked beef stew from Mexico, gets rolled up into spring rolls with an oozy mozzarella centre. Serve with extra consommé for dunking.
Get the recipe for beef birria spring rolls
Greek Salad Houmous
A silky-smooth houmous platter gets even better with a fresh Greek salad. Use this recipe to upgrade your shop-bought houmous if you don't have time to make your own.
Get the recipe for Greek salad houmous
Kimchi Sweetcorn Fritters with Herb Mayo
These cheesy fritters are inspired by Korean jeon, a common starter or side dish in Korea. These ones are inspired by Korean corn cheese, an indulgent side dish often served bubbling straight from the oven.
Get the recipe for kimchi sweetcorn fritters with herb mayo
Ultimate Nachos
This is our ultimate Tex-Mex nacho recipe, featuring all the classics: spicy beef, cheese sauce, pico de gallo and guacamole. Swap the beef mince for chorizo or veggie mince, if you like.
Get the recipe for ultimate nachos
Minty broad bean and pea dip with olive oil crackers
Packed with the best of summer’s podded veg, this fresh and zingy dip is whizzed with ricotta for an extra-creamy texture. Scoop it up with our easy olive oil crackers.
Get the recipe for minty broad bean and pea dip with olive oil crackers
Cheesy Loaded Potatoes
You only need five ingredients for these crispy, moreish loaded potatoes. Roast the potatoes a day ahead of time and reheat in the oven or air fryer before serving, if liked.
Get the recipe for cheesy loaded potatoes
Pecorino Polenta Fritta
Crispy, garlicky fried polenta chunks topped with lashings of honey, fresh thyme and salty pecorino. The perfect beer snack, best enjoyed alfresco.
Get the recipe for pecorino polenta fritta
Creamy chive and onion-filled padrón peppers
These petite peppers look fiery but are actually quite mild and sweet, and are incredibly moreish. Roasted, split and filled with a creamy onion and chive filling, they’re the perfect finger food.
Get the recipe for creamy chive and onion-filled padrón peppers
Croque Monsieur Puffs
All the flavours of the iconic French sandwich, reimagined in pastry form – made with only a handful of ingredients.
Get the recipe for croque monsieur puffs
