Summer dinner party recipes
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Butterflied leg of lamb with lavender, honey & claqueret
In France, claqueret is used as a dip for radishes or bread, but the goat’s cheese, garlic and herbs in this cheese-based sauce also work well with lamb
Samphire & crab salad
Enjoy this salad as a generous dinner for two, or as a light lunch or supper for four. Samphire sings when paired with crab and this zesty dressing
Mango & passion fruit curd sunshine tart
Evoke summer with the vibrant colour and tropical flavours of this fruity tart. Serve as is with a dusting of icing sugar or with extra fruit and mint leaves
Kimbap
Adapt these Korean-style rice rolls with almost anything you like – we've used seafood sticks and hot dogs, but spicy pork or tuna mayo work well too
Paneer makhani
Hosting a dinner party? No Indian-themed meal or celebration is complete without paneer, and this cheesy delight is just the ticket
Crab & tangled asparagus salad on toast
Shave asparagus into ribbons to top Tom Kerridge's crab on toast – it isn’t something you see often and gives the dish a chef's touch. It makes a lovely starter
Spicy chicken couscous
This quick one-pot dish is perfect for a summer supper
App onlyToasted orzo with cherry tomatoes. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Toast the orzo before adding the stock to bring out a lovely nutty flavour in this simple veggie dish. If you’re short on time you could skip this step
App onlySpiced yogurt barbecue chicken. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Light the coals and take dinner outside with this sunny spiced yogurt barbecue chicken. Enjoy with our tomato, onion and parsley salad or chargrilled cabbage
Shaved kohlrabi salad with pickled jalapeño dressing
Elevate your summer dinner parties with this kohlrabi salad that's salty, briny and a little spicy. Beautiful on a platter, it can be assembled in minutes
Smoky white bean & ricotta traybake
Make this bean and ricotta traybake using our pre-prepared roasted summer vegetable traybake. Serve al fresco with crusty bread for dipping and scooping
Arroz con gambas y calamar
Make a Spanish-style feast with a prawn and squid paella. Serve directly from the pan for a flavourful family meal – mop up the juices with crusty bread
Green goddess salad
A fresh green salad to accompany any meal - and it counts as one of your 5 a day too
Sticky five-spice pork belly with ginger & plums
Pair slow-cooked pork belly with tart plums for a match made in heaven in this one-tin dish that’s packed with flavour. It's a great way to use summer plums
Spinach & ricotta ravioli
Master the art of making pasta with our ravioli, filled with creamy ricotta, spinach and a runny egg yolk. For best results, use a pasta machine
Zesty prawn & green chilli 'ceviche'
Enjoy this ceviche-inspired dish made with king prawns. If you have access to boat-fresh fish, you can replace the prawns with any fish you like and skip the cooking step
Raspberry & dark chocolate cheat's ice cream terrine
Try this easy terrine for dessert, layered with ice cream, dark chocolate and marbled with a zingy raspberry purée. Prepare it ahead to wow your guests
Peach pie
Be sure to leave this pretty peach pie with latticed pastry topping to cool for an hour after baking – this step is essential to ensure a good texture
Strawberry, tomato & watercress salad with honey & pink pepper dressing
Serve this strawberry, tomato and watercress salad as a side, or simply on its own as a light lunch. Pink peppercorns in the dressing give a gentle spice
App onlyBavette tacos with charred tomato salsa. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Use a barbecue to char the tomatoes and bring depth of flavour to the salsa before adding them to the tacos
Pea mousse
Impress dinner guests with this creamy pea mousse, which makes a great dessert that's bang on trend. Decorate with pea shoots and flowers for the wow factor
Blackberry queen of puddings
Got a glut of blackberries? Whether homegrown, foraged or shop-bought, you must try this blackberry twist on a classic British dessert, crowned with meringue
Campari spritz
Serve this classic crowd-pleasing aperitif spritz before a dinner party. It's made with red amaro liqueur, prosecco and garnished with an orange peel twist.
Summer vegetable & flatbread platter with dill & mustard dip
Make the most of al fresco dining with a vegetable platter with flatbreads and a lovely mustard and dill dip. It's a perfect sharing platter in summer