LIFE HUB
3 OF THE B E S T… FREE-FROM PARTY SNACKS Make everyone welcome with these gluten-free nibbles
PASS THE PLATTER
Put on a spread with the impressive Olive & Antipasti Party Platter, £5/550g (£1.10/100g): pitted green and black olives, pimento-stuffed olives, slow-roasted tomatoes, roasted broad beans, sundried tomato and red pepper dip, and dipping crackers.
WORDS BRYONY BOWIE PHOTOGRAPHY ADRIAN LAWRENCE FOOD STYLING JULES MERCER PROP STYLING JENNY IGGLEDEN
FANCY A SLICE? Round off your party by presenting this Black Forest Dome Gateau, £3/600g (50p/100g) . Layers of light chocolate sponge, tangy cherry compote and chocolate mousse are covered in a rich chocolate glaze and topped with a cherry. No preparation required - just take it out of the freezer 4 hours before serving.
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HOST HELPS
Laying out a buffet? Try these top tips… • Set up tables around the room: one for hot bites, one for salads and so on. That way, guests will mingle more. • Handwrite labels so anyone with food sensitivities knows what they’re eating. • Use piles of coasters and tiered cake stands to create height. It’ll make your buffet look even more enticing.
Crispy Cheese & Garlic Stars, £3/292g (£1.03/100g)
finest* Mushroom Arancini Bites, £4/280g
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES Add class to your party with quality glassware from Fox & Ivy, the premium homeware brand from Tesco. From left: Fox & Ivy Gold & Platinum Champagne Flute Glass, £20, 4-pack; Fox & Ivy Jardin Champagne Flute, £15, 4-pack; Fox & Ivy Jardin Champagne Coupe Glass, £15, 4-pack; Fox & Ivy Gold & Platinum Wine Glass, £20, 4-pack; Fox & Ivy Jardin Wine Glass, £15, 4-pack.
(£1.43/100g)
Jalapeño Peppers with Cream Cheese, £3/200g (£1.50/100g)
Raise a glass Discover a whole range of festive tipples at tes.co/christmascocktails
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