I think potatoes are probably my most favourite vegetable. They are so deliciously comforting to eat and easy and adaptable to cook with. Sliced and coated in garlicky butter, the little mouthfuls below make a great canapé that everyone likes. Decorate with crispy Parma ham shards or with crispy shallots rings for a veggie option. The potato stacks can also be made larger using regular tartlet tins and then served as part of a main course. Ingredients - makes 12 250g small

Everyone has there own version of this spicy Syrian red pepper dip. The main ingredients are red peppers, walnuts and pomegranate molasses, the rest is pretty much a matter of taste. The ingredients below give a fairly spicy version, add a little less of the Aleppo pepper if you like a bit less heat. It is very quick and easy to make and is delicious served with flatbreads or baked pitta triangles. The picture was taken in our garden under a walnut tree, which was a lovely

The recipe for this lunch/dip/canapé was given to me by my neighbour Helen. She serves her canapé version with sweet chilli sauce, but I opted for the crunch of a cucumber and celery topping instead. Both work well. This is a really handy recipe to keep, as not only is it made of store cupboard ingredients, but, as the name implies, it can be served in different ways. It makes a delicious lunchtime paté with toast fingers or can be served as a dip to be enjoyed pre-dinner

This recipe is straight from Ottolenghi although these little chocolate cookies originate from Switzerland. They fit the bill of a make ahead sweet canapé perfectly and also are a delicious teatime treat. But more than that, I thought I would make them in a heart shape, rather than the traditional Christmas star, because everyone needs a bit of love and kindness right now. Ingredients 270g ground almonds 250g granulated sugar, plus extra to sprinkle 40g icing sugar 40g co