New Year’s Eve Canapes

Thank goodness the days of vol-au-vents and cheese on sticks are behind us. Modern canapés at their best are relaxed, delicious and, best of all, simple to make. Here are three favourites that are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any New Year party but won’t keep you in the kitchen or missing the chimes at midnight.

Mini baked potatoes with cream cheese and salmon

Here's what you'll need...

• 300g new potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• Small bunch chives, chopped
• 130g smoked salmon

Mini Yorkshire puddings with beef and horseradish

Here's what you'll need...

• 45ml sunflower oil
• 100g plain flour
• 2 eggs
• 65ml milk
• Salt and pepper
• 90g fillet beef
• Drizzle of sunflower oil
• 2 tbsp crème fraiche
• 1 tsp horseradish (creamed)
• Small bunch parsley
  

Mini Scotch eggs

Here's what you'll need...

• 300ml sunflower oil
• 6 quails’ eggs, cooked in boiling water for 2 minutes, cooled and peeled
• 70g sausage meat
• 20g plain flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 50g fine dry breadcrumbs