‘Simple but striking!’

MADELINE BURKITT, COOKERY WRITER

DIY TREACLE GAMMON IN EDIBLE SPOONS

£3.50 FOR 6 (230G), ASDA The sweet and smoky glaze works wonderfully with the salty meat. Served in crisp pastry spoons, sprinkled with crunchy onions for bite.

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE SCALLOP SHELL WITH MINTED PEA CRUSH

£3 FOR 2 (400G), SAINSBURY’S An elegant starter. Generous size, served in pretty scallop shells. The pea crush is well seasoned and fresh. Great textures.

BUTTERNUT AND SWEET POTATO ROSTI

£5 FOR 2 (505G), MARKS & SPENCER (FOOD TO ORDER ONLY) A very appetising main. The little bit of required assembly adds some homemade satisfaction. Delicious.

COCONUT PRAWNS WITH MANGO AND CHILLI DIP

£5.95 FOR 10 (190G), BOOTHS The coconut flavour comes through but doesn’t overpower the sweet prawns. Delicious crisp coating, which isn’t greasy – lovely with the fruity dip.

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE STILTON NUT ROAST MELTING MIDDLE PUDDING

£8, SERVES 5-6 (770G), SAINSBURY’S An original and special veggie option. The generous Stilton filling isn’t too strong, and keeps the nut roast moist.

FINEST MINI VENISON PIES

£6 FOR 6, (216G), TESCO A pretty, tasty canapé idea. We love the look of these pies with their crunchy star top. The venison is tender and the sauce is rich and flavoursome.

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE NOEL BELGIAN CHOCOLATE TIFFIN

£12, SERVES 16 (600G), SAINSBURY’S Chocolate is rich, smooth and not too sweet. Juicy fruit and crunchy biscuits give texture.

MINI CHICKEN SALSA FILLED TORTILLA CUPS

£3.35 FOR 9 (167G), MORRISONS Guests will love these crisp canapés with a chilli kick. They look good and are a generous size. Add a squeeze of lime for extra zing.

THREE SQUASH BAKE

£5, SERVES 4 (600G), MARKS & SPENCER A sublime veggie side or supper in its own right. A perfectly seasoned, creamy cheese and lentil sauce smothering three types of squash – all sprinkled with a hazelnut crumb.