Summer of sport recipes

These spicy wings are ideal party food for any celebration. The chicken is brined to make it extra juicy and the smoky sweetness of the sauce adds heat

A simple, refreshing drink that's perfect for a summery gathering. For an extra-special twist, swap the sparkling water for champagne

These addictive black bean nachos make a great veggie sharing dish for a party or movie night with crispy potatoes, a fresh red pepper salsa and melty cheese

The cool blue cheese & soured cream dip takes the edge off the heat in the sauce. Dip in the chicken wings or the celery and radishes – or do both!

These spiced pea and coriander fritters are easy to make ahead of time. Scatter with crunchy spring onions and serve with the cool minty yogurt dip

Fill crisp taco shells with a spicy Mexican-style pulled pork filling. They can be frozen ahead of time for an easy entertaining dish to share

If you're throwing a summer party these are sure to be a big hit! Cut into wedges and pass round

These crunchy croquettes are both a stealthy way to get more vegetables into your kids as well as a great vegetarian party nibble

Snack on these moreish sunflower and pumpkin nibbles, a healthier choice for a night in front of the television

A Mexican sharing dish of cheesy tortillas for friends and family, a great way to use up leftover ham or gammon

Use a corn tortilla as a base then top with storecupboard crabmeat, guacamole-style Mexican dip and salad

Dill, chive or mint (or a combination of all three!) really work in this creamy cannellini dip - a healthy snack

Oven bake flour tortillas into crunchy chips flavoured with traditional Louisiana spices and serve with dip

A refreshing and punchy ginger-beer based cocktail with vanilla vodka, limes, ginger and apple slices

Only five ingredients are needed for these low calorie, spicy hot dogs made from pork sausages and caramelised onion

Grate your courgette and add to a pancake batter then fry up these mini veggie patties with chilli dip

Top Indian bread with shredded meat, fruity mild curry sauce and a carrot and cabbage slaw

Grill healthy fish with chipotle spice then serve with cabbage salad, coriander and chilli in soft tortillas

Roll puff pastry up with anchovies and Parmesan cheese and bake to create a simple but impressive nibble or canapé

Juicy butterflied prawns quickly sizzled in a pan with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for a tapas spread

Sticky spiced wings make great finger food or canapés, and this version skips the deep-fried stage so they're healthier

A smooth blended chickpea dip with tahini and garlic that's versatile and good for you, this easy hummus makes a great snack or lunch

Turn the storecupboard staples of tinned sweetcorn, kidney beans and mixed beans into something special

These nachos are a great crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing with friends over a cocktail