Summer dinner party recipes
Summer entertaining has never been so easy with our al fresco dinner party dishes – impress your guests with seasonal salads, light mains and fruity desserts.
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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
Goat tacos
Try something different and use goat meat to make these tacos. Enjoy with punchy green and adobo sauces, plus avocado, lime and jalapeño chillies
App onlyFish & chorizo stew with confit garlic aioli. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Top this stew with our homemade aïoli to transform it into a rich, unctuous dish. Swirl a dollop into the stew before serving, with extra on the side
App onlyPizza frittas with courgette, mint & ricotta. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Ever tried frying pizza dough? Give it a go – it creates a light, pillowy base with a crisp crust that's perfect for topping with fresh summer ingredients
Roast pistachio-stuffed peaches with orange blossom cream
What dessert says summer better than roasted peaches filled with sweetened pistachios alongside a delicate orange blossom cream? Nectarines also work well
Air fryer sticky pork tacos with plum & chilli salsa
Pair pork with plums for a lovely summer combination – the slightly tart fruit cuts through the fatty meat in these tacos, which are cooked in the air fryer
Olive oil chocolate mousse with PX & almond biscuits
Finish off a dinner party with this silky, rich chocolate mousse served with crunchy homemade almond biscuits. Good-quality olive oil is the secret to the mousse's texture
App onlyTomato & lime salad with crispy ginger, chilli & garlic. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
See tomato season out with a bang by making them the star of the show in this zesty, spicy salad. It's the perfect side for a summer barbecue
App onlyRotisserie chicken, roasted red pepper & anchovy platter.
Use a rotisserie chicken as a base for this easy platter. Enjoy with mozzarella and roasted peppers then serve with crusty bread for soaking up the juices
Summer berry cake with rose geranium cream
Bakers rejoice: this summer berry cake layered with rose geranium cream is simply divine. It will make a fabulously floral centrepiece dessert at any party
App onlyConfit chilli tomatoes on tzatziki. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Celebrate summer tomatoes in this gorgeous side dish. It pairs beautifully alongside our roast souvlaki spiced chicken with plenty of flatbreads for scooping
Refried beans
Try this recipe for homemade refried beans. They work equally well as a party dip served with nachos, or as an accompaniment to a larger Tex-Mex-style meal.
App onlyCamomile poached peaches & Greek yogurt. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Treat summer peaches simply and pair with delicate camomile tea in this dessert. Drizzle any leftover peach syrup over your morning yogurt too
App onlyRainbow trout & horseradish fishcakes with herby yogurt. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Use wholegrain bread for the crumb coating on these stunning fishcakes, made with rainbow trout and creamed horseradish. Serve with a herby yogurt
Smashed cannellini bean tartine
A mix of garlic, chilli, parsley and smashed cannellini beans top these no-cook tartines along with feta and tomatoes. They're quick and easy, and healthy, too
Roast aubergines with yogurt & harissa
Looking for a simple side or starter that delivers on taste? Look no further than roast aubergines with yogurt and harissa. It's vegetarian and gluten free
Non-alcoholic summer spritz
This non-alcoholic cocktail uses granadilla, a type of passion fruit which is both sweet and sour – it makes a fruity spritz with slight tartness.
Home hog roast with chilli pig sauce
Enjoy the contrast between fork-tender meat and crunchy, crispy crackling in this succulent pork roast. Our roasted chilli sauce is the perfect accompaniment
App onlyDevilled charred sweetcorn & crab on toast. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Char the sweetcorn in this recipe to bring out more depth in the corn. Paired with delicate, sweet crab and punchy ginger, it makes a stunning summer starter
Potted crab
Rustle up Tom Kerridge's crab starter with a hint of smoked paprika for your next dinner party. You can make it ahead, leaving you time to sit down and enjoy
Crispy red mullet rice with saffron aioli & lemon olive salsa
Ask your fishmonger to fillet the red mullet, but keep hold of the bones to make a fish stock, perfect for using in this saffron-infused baked rice
App onlyTahini dressing. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Forget shop-bought and make a homemade tahini dressing. Creamy and tangy, it will bring salads to life. It will keep chilled for up to five days
Miso apple & pecan tarte tatin
The miso in this summery tarte tatin provides a touch of umami that complements the caramel and keeps the dessert from being too sweet
