Course: Party food

Serves: 4

Muffuletta Sandwich

Who said sandwiches have to be boring?

Muffuletta - A muffuletta is a sandwich made and encased in a hollowed out loaf of bread with the top cut off to make the filling. This is an ideal brunch option but is also wonderful for school or work lunchboxes or a summer picnic. You can be as innovative as you like with the filling, using up whatever bits and pieces you have in your fridge.

Serves: 6

A muffuletta is a sandwich made and encased in a hollowed out loaf of bread with the top cut off to make the filling. This is an ideal brunch option but is also wonderful for school or work lunchboxes or a summer picnic. You can be as innovative as you like with the filling, using up whatever bits and pieces you have in your fridge.

Makes: 18

Chocolate and hazelnut biscotti

Recipe by Edward Hayden

Biscotti are Italian twice-baked biscuits. They are quite dry and crispy and are a perfect accompaniment to dunk into coffee, crème brulées, mousses or pannacottas. Again these make a very tasty edible Christmas gift and look very attractive packaged in a jar tied with ribbon.

Quesadillas with Parma Ham, Sundried Tomatoes, Cheese & Jalapeño Pepper Relish - Quesadillas are simply browned tortilla wraps with cheese and a selection of your favourite ingredients. In these quesadillas, I added some Ballymaloe Jalapeño Pepper Country Relish which gives them a real kick!

Makes: 4

Total Time: 20

Quesadillas with Parma Ham, Sundried Tomatoes, Cheese & Jalapeño Pepper Relish

Quesadillas are simply browned tortilla wraps with cheese and a selection of your favourite ingredients. In these quesadillas, I added some Ballymaloe Jalapeño Pepper Country Relish which gives them a real kick!

Crunchy Pistachio Biscuits - When friends drop by for a catch up over coffee, they really don't believe me when I tell them how easy it is to make these biscuits. They are by far my favourite - lightly salted pistachio nuts are warmly tucked inside the golden brown bickies leaving you with a nice crunchy bite.

Makes: 15

Total Time: 85

Crunchy Pistachio Biscuits

When friends drop by for a catch up over coffee, they really don't believe me when I tell them how easy it is to make these biscuits. They are by far my favourite - lightly salted pistachio nuts are warmly tucked inside the golden brown bickies leaving you with a nice crunchy bite.

Cucumber Raita

Recipe by Seema Daly

From: The Afternoon Show

Serve as a relish with any hot main dish.

White Chocolate Soup

Recipe by Noel McMeel

From: The Afternoon Show

A rich and delicious desert which your guests will enjoy.

Chocolate Fondant Bailey’s Ganache with Vanilla Chantilly

Recipe by Oliver Dunne

From: The Afternoon Show

A tasty chocolate treat!

Makes: 24

Double Chocolate Bites

Recipe by Dr Oetker

These Double Chocolate Bites will satisfy every chocoholic’s craving and are an easy-to-make treat which are sure to be devoured. A great idea for Mother's Day!