Uploaded December 2011 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Christmas Dinner Recipe: Canapes - Here's all the extras you will need on the big day itself. They are also perfect to pop in the oven if you hosting a festive party.
The following recipes will make great accompaniments to your Christmas dinner, ensuring it comes complete with all the right trimmings. Tasty finger food is also perfect for when you have guests round and want to give them something a bit more substantial than crisps and dips. Here's a few ideas for you to try:
Pigs in Blankets
Ingredients
Chipolata sausages
Streaky bacon
Method
Always a favourite, simply wrap strips of streaky bacon around the chipolatas.
Preheat your oven to 180°C and place chipolatas on a lightly greased baking tray and cook in oven for 35-40 minutes.
Chipolatas
Ingredients
Chipolata sausages
Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C and place sausages on a lightly greased baking tray.
Cook for 35-40 minutes.
Bacon Rolls
Ingredients
Streaky bacon
Method
Roll strips of bacon into spiral wraps.
Place bacon rolls on a lightly greased baking tray and cook in oven at 180°C for 40 minutes.
Chicory Leaves with Salsa
Chicory leaves
Ingredients for Salsa (vary quantities to taste)
Fresh chopped tomatoes
Fresh mango, chopped
Fresh coriander, chopped
Fresh spring onion, chopped
Oil
Lime juice to taste
Method
Arrange chicory leaves on a large plate.
Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Spoon a dollop of salsa mix on to each chicory leaf as desired.
Christmas Dinner Recipe: Canapes - Here's all the extras you will need on the big day itself. They are also perfect to pop in the oven if you hosting a festive party.
The following recipes will make great accompaniments to your Christmas dinner, ensuring it comes complete with all the right trimmings. Tasty finger food is also perfect for when you have guests round and want to give them something a bit more substantial than crisps and dips. Here's a few ideas for you to try:
Pigs in Blankets
Ingredients
Chipolata sausages
Streaky bacon
Method
Always a favourite, simply wrap strips of streaky bacon around the chipolatas.
Preheat your oven to 180°C and place chipolatas on a lightly greased baking tray and cook in oven for 35-40 minutes.
Chipolatas
Ingredients
Chipolata sausages
Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C and place sausages on a lightly greased baking tray.
Cook for 35-40 minutes.
Bacon Rolls
Ingredients
Streaky bacon
Method
Roll strips of bacon into spiral wraps.
Place bacon rolls on a lightly greased baking tray and cook in oven at 180°C for 40 minutes.
Chicory Leaves with Salsa
Chicory leaves
Ingredients for Salsa (vary quantities to taste)
Fresh chopped tomatoes
Fresh mango, chopped
Fresh coriander, chopped
Fresh spring onion, chopped
Oil
Lime juice to taste
Method
Arrange chicory leaves on a large plate.
Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Spoon a dollop of salsa mix on to each chicory leaf as desired.
