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

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