PARTY TIME

Perfect picks with minimal effort

CATCH OF THE DAY

The flavour of the seaside in every bite, each stacker has a mini potato rosti base, topped with mushy peas and a piece of battered cod. They come with zingy salt and vinegar powder for dusting. Irresistible Sea Salt & Chardonnay Fish Rosti Stackers, £5 for nine, Co-op

FUSION BITE

We are obsessed with the turkey dinner steamed dumplings. They are filled with juicy turkey, pork, bacon, sage and cranberry. Ready in just 4 mins, itsu’s Christmas Gyoza, £3.75 for 12, Waitrose and Ocado

PERFECT PASTA

For a surprising party nibble try the Mini Lasagne Bites from Iceland. A crisp breadcrumb exterior conceals fettuccine with a succulent tomato and beef sauce centre with oozing mozzarella and vintage Cheddar. Mini Lasagne Bites, £3.50 for six, Iceland

BIGGER IS BETTER

At under £10 these magnum bottles are great value and look impressive at a party. Lidl is treating us to 1.5ltr bottles of two of the bestselling reds: The Spanish Baturrica Gran Reserva and Heredad Ducel Tempranillo – both full-bodied reds. £9.99 for 1.5ltr, Lidl