32 World Cup recipes

Pulled BBQ jackfruit sliders with mustard slaw

These mini BBQ jackfruit burgers are great for entertaining a crowd. The jackfruit pulls apart just like slow-roasted pork and is wonderful at soaking up this BBQ sauce, which is spicy, smoky and slightly sharp with a deep, dark sweetness.

Philly cheesesteak

Philly cheesesteak is a fully loaded sandwich originating in Philadelphia. Try our homemade version packed with tender, sliced ribeye, onions, peppers and cheese, and finished with ketchup and mayo.

Beetroot and halloumi sliders with chilli jam

A batch of mini veggie burgers, made from chickpeas, beetroot and halloumi, work great as party snacks or starters at your get-together.

BBQ chilli chicken wings

The finger-licking flavours of paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper and fresh oregano are bound to be a hit. Serve with a light yogurt sauce to feed a hungry group.

Poutine

Canadian poutine – a comforting dish of chips topped with gravy and cheese – is a crowd-pleasing snack.

Cheese straws

A plate of these easy homemade cheese straws will go down a treat as you watch the game.

Classic nachos

Classic nachos are a fail-safe way to feed a hungry crowd, loaded with beef, beans, cheese and chilli.

Mozzarella sticks with spicy dipping sauce

Our gooey mozzarella sticks with a punchy dipping sauce are a great nibble to set out when you have friends round.

Caramelised onion and chorizo nachos

Oozing with layers of melted cheese and scatterings of smokey chorizo and caramelised onion, these nachos are an ideal sharing snack in front of the TV.

Potato wedges

Classic potato wedges hit the spot as a filling snack to share with friends – take them to the next level by serving with dips such as soured cream and salsa.

Pizza rolls

These tear-and-share pizza rolls are easy and fun to make for friends. They only use four ingredients and take just over half an hour to make, ideal for sharing.

Chicken tacos

Perfect for entertaining and without the effort, serve these easy chicken tacos as part of a Mexican-style feast and let everyone build their own.

Tajín cauliflower bites

Switch up your tortilla chips and dips with this mouthwatering veggie cauliflower bites recipe, served with chipotle soured cream.

Buffalo cauliflower wings

Cooking for vegetarians? These Crispy baked wings make a great veggie alternative to chicken wings, served with a creamy blue cheese dip.

Blue cheese dip

A great one for nibbles when you have friends over, serve this punchy homemade dip with potato wedges, chicken wings or cauliflower bites.

Beer battered fish tacos

Load cod goujons into tortilla wraps with zingy red cabbage and serve with coriander and lime wedges for a crowd-pleasing feast.

Baked onion bhajis

Serve up a bowlful of these well-spiced bhajis with a cool cucumber raita dip or a sweet mango chutney, they make delicious finger food for parties.

Chilli paneer skewers

Paneer is marinated in chilli, cumin and yogurt in this fun skewer recipe. They're also great stuffed into flatbreads or wrapped in naans along with a cooling coconut raita and fruity mango salad.

Kimchi hot dogs

These hotdogs are perked up with a spoonful of kimchi – save time by buying ready-made kimchi, if you like.

Cheeseburger pizza

Present this epic mash up of a dirty American burger on a tomato pizza to a crowd and watch it disappear in seconds.

Tex Mex-style sweetcorn salad

Sweet, crunchy, creamy and zingy – serve this punchy salad at your next gathering with warm pittas for scooping.

Halloumi fries

Veggies and meat-eaters alike will go wild for these golden-brown halloumi fries, served with a cooling yogurt and a sweet and sharp pomegranate molasses.

Deli board

For an easy last-minute entertaining idea, put together a charcuterie board of meats and veg and serve with melted brie.

Picnic platter

A solid no-cook party centrepiece, put together a few picnic favourites like cheese, chutney, pâté and salami and finish it off with some quick and easy pickles.

Chilli con carne quesadillas

Use up any leftover chilli and all the fixings to make this easy, satisfying party dish the next day – these simple quesadillas are ready in just 15 minutes.

Banana fritters

Use up ripe bananas to make these battered, deep-fried fritters, finished with a dusting of icing sugar.

Brioche ice cream sandwiches

Whip up this super easy dessert by stuffing shop-bought gelato in between ready-made brioche dough.

Churro waffle fingers with dipping sauce

Wrap up the night with this chocolatey take on eggs and soldiers, served with an oozing chocolate sauce for dipping.

Chocolate orange brownies

These deliciously decadent chocolate orange brownies are deceptively simple to make, an easy winner for a night watching the football.

Lagerita cocktail

This lagerita takes the tequila from a classic margarita and adds beer. Make this quick and easy tipple for a simple drink for the big match.

Jug cocktails

Get ready for the game with these fab boozy batch cocktails, from raspberry frosé and mezcal and kombucha cooler, to spicy margaritas and Jamaican rum punch.