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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App onlySeedy gremolata. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Toast mixed seeds with crushed garlic, parsley and the zest and juice of a lemon to make gremolata. It's a great topping for salads, pasta, meat and vegetables
Roast new potatoes & radishes
Celebrate summer with this sharing salad of baby potatoes, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, spring onions, yogurt dressing and a scattering of chilli flakes
App onlyPimm's drizzle cake. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Use the flavours of a summery Pimm’s cup in this simple bake. A cocktail in cake form, top with strawberries and mint leaves for a stunning summer dessert
Rib-eye with steak pan potatoes & peas
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Indulge in rib-eye steak, which takes just 20 minutes to make. Cooking the potatoes in the steak pan ensures you'll make the most of all the lovely, meaty flavours
Strawberry & elderflower gateau
Make this stunning strawberry and elderflower gateau in just 30 minutes. As well as looking amazing, it tastes as good as anything from a top-end patisserie
Jerk turkey
Try a Caribbean twist on a roast dinner with this jerk turkey. Serve with rice and peas, plus creamy coleslaw to balance the spiciness of the jerk marinade.
Fish gratin with vegetables & prawns (Gratíneraður fiskur með grænmeti og rækjum)
Make this comforting Iceland-inspired fish gratin by Good Food reader Terrie Hillier. During the summer months, it's lovely served with a fresh salad.
App onlyCrab scotch eggs. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Wrap white crabmeat around a soft-boiled egg and you'll have this glorious take on scotch eggs. They pair beautifully with chilled white wine
App onlySticky ginger & honey chicken skewers with noodle salad. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
These ginger and honey chicken skewers are perfect as a summertime dinner, served on a bed of marinated noodles
Fennel, roast lemon & tomato salad
Combine roasted lemon with fronds of fennel, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate and herbs to make this colourful summer salad. It makes a perfect sharing dish
Peach & raspberry fruit salad with mascarpone
Get the best out of fresh produce with this lovely peach and raspberry fruit salad. Serve with a scattering of pistachios, mascarpone and maple syrup
Mojito pitcher
Make a jug of refreshing mojitos to share, so you can spend more time with your guests. Try our three twists on this classic cocktail, too
Quinoa-stuffed peppers with roast tomatoes & feta
Providing an impressive 4 of your 5-a-day, along with calcium, vitamin C and iron, this delicious veggie dinner is easy to make and full of flavour
Roast side of salmon with chermoula
Elevate roast salmon with a herby chermoula dressing for a dish that's rich in omega 3 and perfect for sharing with friends. Pair with a light salad
Sugar-cured strawberries & white chocolate crumble
Turn a bowl of summer fruit into a Michelin-worthy dessert with these cured strawberries, topped with white chocolate crumble, pistachios and crème fraîche
Summer traybake chicken
A great dish for dinner parties and family meals in - quick, easy and very tasty
Charred nectarine & prosciutto panzanella
Combine nectarines, prosciutto, ricotta, spinach, sourdough and herbs to make this simple summer salad. Charring the nectarines adds depth of flavour
Tomato, burrata & broad bean salad
Chop up tomatoes, toss with salt, top with creamy burrata and slather with a broad bean-flecked salsa verde to make this simple yet super-tasty salad
Port & chicken liver pâté
Impress dinner guests with homemade port and chicken liver pâté, which takes just 30 minutes to make. Enjoy as a starter with our rosemary crackers
Classic coleslaw
Make an easy classic coleslaw base then tailor it to your tastes. Apple and cheese work well, plus fennel, celeriac, raisins, spring onions or fresh herbs
Moules marinière
Make the French classic of moules marinière for supper. A very simple dish made with just five ingredients, it’s a good crowd-pleaser when entertaining
Next level paella
Choose the freshest ingredients for a world-class paella with our ultimate recipe. Serve this classic Spanish seafood dish in the pan to impress your guests
Sticky onion & cheddar quiche
A crisp pastry case and a just-set creamy filling, quiche is a good solution to any meal dilemma from dinner parties, suppers, picnics and even afternoon tea
Oven baked chicken breast
Spruce up chicken breasts with fresh thyme and lemon – whether or not you use skin-on chicken is up to you. Orange and rosemary also work well as flavourings
