Easy but impressive recipes

Ripe sweet cherries, creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto combine beautifully on these little toasts - the perfect nibble for a summer party

Pep up your barbecue with these wonderfully meaty molluscs, bubbling in a smoky spiced garlic butter. Use large green-shelled mussels instead, if you like

Looking for a centrepiece dessert? Our salted caramel no-bake cheesecake is a winner every time and it's so easy to put together

Impress guests with these deliciously creamy scalloped potatoes flavoured with garlic and parmesan. They're a great side dish for many dinners

No one will guess that this easy, rich and creamy no-cook, make-ahead cheesecake uses only 4 ingredients - ideal for a dinner party

Plump, glossy cherries poached in Prosecco, topped with crunchy almond brittle and creamy mascarpone makes for the perfect summer dessert

Try our perfect method for cooking a simple rump steak with these easy, foolproof steps. Serve with golden brown chips for an indulgent dinner for two

Nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage from Italy. It works really well here with either hake or cod, creating a colourful and flavoursome dish that's great for entertaining

Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party

Give your French toast a summer makeover with fresh berries, lashings of ricotta, honey and mint

A fragrant chorizo, chicken and seafood jambalaya inspired by Creole cooking. An easy one-pot flavoured with thyme, oregano, smoked paprika and cayenne

Mackerel is undoubtedly a British superfood but it can leave your kitchen full of pungent aromas. You can avoid this by lightly pickling instead of cooking it, like in this fresh-tasting recipe

This supper is for two, so push the boat out on a prime cut of beef- great for a weekend night in

Create a poaching liquor of fennel, bay and parsley for your fish, then serve with an Italian 'green sauce'

Make a luxurious and light treat for two, or double up for a delicious dinner party starter

Serve this cocktail in a flute so the sugar cube sinks to the bottom – it will drive the bubbles upward. Prosecco, crémant and cava also work well

Creamy coconut broth with plump orange mussels makes an easy but impressive starter for two

Enjoy this twist on a cheese and onion pie, made with lighter filo pastry and a spiced mix of sticky harissa-roasted vegetables and creamy feta cheese

These open steak sandwiches are ready in a flash and make for a substantial and easy meal

Fresh Italian flavours make a perfect complement to the warmer weather

This new way with risotto makes an easy supper for two. For a non-veggie option, just add a few cooked, peeled prawns

Make the party season stress-free with these simple throw-together fig and goat's cheese canapés. For added luxury, try using truffle-infused honey

Combine the flavours of white chocolate, passion fruit and pistachios in this semifreddo, a stunning dessert to end a dinner party or family celebration