7 incredibly fancy festive party treats you can buy at Lidl

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Darker evenings mean more time spent indoors during the winter months... the perfect opportunity to linger around the dinner table beside a roaring fire and catch up with family and friends.

There are only so many roasts, pies and casseroles you can serve up, however, before winter fare boredom sets in. Why not kick things up a notch with a meal inspired by the golden age of hosting? Dig out the linen napkins; set the table to rival a five-star hotel and pop open the Champagne... oh, and drop by your local Lidl to fill your trolley with all the ingredients you need to cater your evening in serious style. Here are six treats to add to your lavish menu: 1. Begin with a Partytime Range There's no point in hosting a Christmas bash if you don't have time to enjoy it with your guests. Leave the prep to Lidl by picking up some of their tasty Partytime Range - simply pop them in the oven, arrange them on a plate and get back to what's important: your party! 2. Pre-dinner nibbles Hand salted and smoked naturally over oak chips, Lidl's premium quality DELUXE® Irish Organic Smoked Salmon is farmed off the west coast of Ireland. It's cured using sea salt, then oak smoked for a more delicate flavour. Arrange some crackers on a serving platter, slather each one with cream cheese and pop some delicate slivers of salmon on top for a pretty hors d'oeuvre. This product is available all year round.   3. The main event For an easy but impressive main course, plump for Lidl's DELUXE® Marinated Irish Duck Breast Fillets. These multi award-winning succulent Irish duck fillets are marinated in delicious garlic and pepper so all the hard work is already done - all you have to do is serve them (crispy roast potatoes are the ideal side) and take all the credit! This product is available all year round. 4. Choose the finest wines A good meal tastes even better when it's complemented by the perfect wines. Richard Bampfield, a highly regarded Master of Wine, is the in-house independent lead taster at Lidl. Check out his carefully selected favourites in-store.   5. Serve something sweet Howling gales and torrential rain call for a little decadence in the dessert stakes. Lidl's DELUXE Hand Rolled Raspberry and Hazelnut Roulade has a sweet and tangy flavour and a light texture that's just perfect after an elaborate meal.   6. Say cheese There's nothing like a carefully curated cheese board to keep your guests chatting at the table until the wee hours. Lid's DELUXE® Mature Tipperary Blue Cheese boasts a delicate creamy texture and wonderful mellow flavour. It's handmade and matured uniquely by the Grubb family in Co. Tipperary to create a delicious semi soft texture. This product is available all year round. 7. Be prepared with a pantry full of goodies for unexpected guests Whether it's carol singers or friends and family popping over to wish you a happy Christmas, it's always best to be prepared with nibbles when the doorbell rings. Lidl DELUXE® Hand Cooked Crisps are our go-to snack. This product is available all year round. Share more this Christmas at Lidl. For the latest offers on sensational party food at your local store, visit the Lidl website.