Buffet recipes
Try some of the 20 highest rated party recipes - big salads, quiches and sweet treats for a generous buffet spread.
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Summer sausage rolls
- Ready in 40 mins
When the weather is warmer, bring some sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite afternoon tea and picnic snack
13
ratings
Easy
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Smoky aubergine & coriander dip
- Ready in 30 mins
The seductively smoky flavour of this Middle Eastern-style dip comes from cooking the aubergines charcoal black
1
rating
Easy
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Strawberry gâteau St Honoré
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
All the elements of this spectacular French dessert can be done in stages
1
rating
For The Keen Cook
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Courgette & goat's cheese tart
- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
Everyone will love the summery flavours in this veggie main dish
4
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Harissa-spiked houmous
- Ready in 10 mins
A breeze to whip up, streets ahead of shop-bought versions, plus it's lower in fat, too
5
ratings
Easy
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Lemon & raspberry meringue tart
By Good Food
- Ready in 55 mins
A decadent summer dessert for a crowd that can largely be made ahead
4
ratings
For The Keen Cook
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Cherry chocolate Pavlova
- Ready in 2 hrs
Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit
5
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Tangy beetroot & bean salad
- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
This zesty summer salad makes an unusual addition to a buffet spread
1
rating
Easy
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Foil-poached salmon with dill & avocado mayo
- Ready in 2 hrs 20 mins
A whole baked salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor - we've got ideas for using up the leftovers too
0
ratings
Easy
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Double chocolate cheesecake
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Cheesecake is always incredibly popular, but add chocolate and it elevates it to something with even more crowd appeal
9
ratings
Easy
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Raspberry & coconut trifle cake
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
This towering beauty will make the perfect sweet centrepiece for a buffet, or a lighter option if you’re not into Christmas pudding
3
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Duck & pork terrine with cranberries & pistachios
- Ready in 3 hrs
Set aside a couple of hours and enjoy every minute of making this impressive terrine
7
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Provençal omelette cake
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
Vegetarian mains don't get better than this. Perfect for garden parties, packed lunches, or a mid week meal. This versatile dish will please all palates
3
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Festive ham
- Ready in 4 hrs 30 mins
While you'll probably only want to use this recipe at celebrations, good, wholesome food like this festive ham is appropriate for any day - by chef Richard Corrigan
3
ratings
For The Keen Cook
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Mustard-roasted beef fillet
By Good Food
- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
Perfect for a make-ahead wedding buffet
1
rating
Moderately Easy
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Lemon & honey chicken
- Ready in 55 mins
This dish is best served cold, so you can make it a day in advance - it's also low in fat
6
ratings
Easy
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Olive bread swirls
- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
These delicious savoury rolls make an excellent side dish for a lunch party
5
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Asparagus, walnut & goat's cheese salad
- Ready in 15 mins
This salad can sit for a long time after dressing without going soggy, so it's perfect for making ahead
0
ratings
Easy
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Mediterranean feta salad with pomegranate dressing
- Ready in 40 mins
Middle Eastern pomegranate molasses gives this salad a delicious tang
3
ratings
Easy
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Squash & barley salad with balsamic vinaigrette
- Ready in 40 mins
A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet
9
ratings
Easy
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