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Apero ideas

Having drinks and a bite, but not a full on dinner party, is a common custom in continental Europe and it's about time we started it here.
Classic garlic bread
by Philippa Davis

Cooked in the oven or an air fryer, this popular side dish is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Serve alongside steaming bowls of pasta and an Italian salad, if you like.

Side dishes

Prosciutto wrapped dates

by Seema Pankhania
Starters & nibbles

Super smooth hummus

by Seema Pankhania
Light meals & snacks

Brie, bacon and cranberry filo bites

by Philip Friend
Starters & nibbles

Labneh with pul biber brown butter (atom mezze)

by Hasan Semay
Starters & nibbles

Aubergine and walnut caviar

by The Hairy Bikers
Starters & nibbles

Smoky baba ganoush with roasted red peppers

by The BBC Food team
Main course

Everything bagel galette with cream cheese and smoked trout

by Elly Curshen
Light meals & snacks

Anchovy elixir

by Nigella Lawson
Starters & nibbles

Spanish tortilla

by Mary Berry
Light meals & snacks

Devilled eggs

by Nigella Lawson
Starters & nibbles

Whipped feta dip with pomegranate and za’atar

by Annie Rigg
Starters & nibbles

Bacon and cheese straws

by Lorraine Pascale
Starters & nibbles

Edamame and pea spread with five-spice tofu topper

by Dr Rupy Aujla
Main course

Spiced lamb kefta meatballs

by Sabrina Ghayour
Side dishes

Yoghurt pastry galette with potato, Stilton and onion marmalade

by Elly Curshen
Main course

Simple smoked salmon pâté

by Paul Hollywood
Starters & nibbles

Focaccia with garlic and rosemary

by Gennaro Contaldo
Cakes and baking

Tarte soleil

by Rosie Reynolds
Light meals & snacks

Red pepper, cheese and chive tartlets

by Mary Berry
Starters & nibbles

Beer cheese dip

by Helen Upshall
Starters & nibbles
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