Snacks

For a sharing dish, simply spread the cheese over a pretty plate using the back of a spoon. Top with the sultanas and parsley and serve the pitta on the side for everyone to scoop

Cotswold dumplings make a delicious, cheap meal and are a good way to use up stale bread and leftover cheese

There’s nothing not to like about these little rarebit bites – roasted baby potatoes topped with a punchy cheesy topping

The retro canapé gets a Halloween makeover with black olive spiders. A zesty avocado and lime mayonnaise adds a touch of sophistication to these dinner party bites

Put leftover cheese to good use in our cheeseboard nachos, complete with dollops of chutney and tangy pickled apple. Camembert, strong cheddar, Gruyère and blue cheese all work well

This is a perfect snack to make when you have people over. It can easily be a starter if you serve two each. These are great with an Aperol Spritz aperitif

Halloumi fries are really popular. You can serve them as a side or snack with drinks, or in wraps with salad and salsa as a vegetarian main