
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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Sautéed haddock with summer veg
Tasty fish and veg main course, perfect for making an impression at a dinner party, by Gary Rhodes.
Vanilla panna cotta
Try making this classic Italian dessert with delicate vanilla and a fresh strawberry topping. The perfect light sweet for a chilled summer gathering
Crab & chive filo parcels
Look for Cornish, Devon or Jersey crab for the sweetest flesh to enhance these filo parcels inspired by the Tunisian dish brik. Serve with tomato salsa
Piña colada tart
Take pineapple, coconut and rum flavours from a classic cocktail into a stunning summer dessert with this piña colada tart with maraschino cherries on top
Next-level chicken caesar salad
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Toss lettuce, croutons and cheese in a punchy anchovy and garlic dressing for a traditional caesar salad – plus griddled chicken to take the flavour up a notch
Raspberry brûlée
Celebrate raspberry season with this take on crème brûlée. The sharp tang of this red fruit cuts through a rich custard base for the perfect summer dessert
Strawberry & basil tart
Make a showstopper dessert for a picnic or dinner party using fresh strawberries. They team so well with the shortbread base, basil and creamy custard centre
Poached peaches in sparkling wine with basil & vanilla
Plump peaches poached in sparkling wine and served with silky smooth vanilla ice cream - the ideal summer pud
Cherry bruschetta
Ripe sweet cherries, creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto combine beautifully on these little toasts - the perfect nibble for a summer party
Pomegranate Pimm's
Add an extra fruity twist to this classic summer drink with pomegranate juice and seeds - double up the quantities to please a crowd
Tomato & courgette risotto
Roast a glut of summer vegetables and serve in this creamy Italian classic, finished with mascarpone and grated Parmesan
Disaronno sour (amaretto sour)
Combine Disaronno, lemon, egg white and cherries with ice for a classic amaretto sour. A great cocktail to impress guests at a dinner party
Triple cheese & tarragon-stuffed mushrooms
Make this speedy, cheesy veggie treat for a light supper, or starter. It only needs five ingredients and you can have it on the table in 15 minutes
Sole meunière with blood orange & crispy capers
Marvel at the combination of delicate white fish with caramelised citrus flavours and sharp capers. A great dish for entertaining
Roast chicken with sweet potato gremolata salad
Roast a whole chicken for this low-calorie lunch or dinner and save the leftovers for later - swap the chicken with hard-boiled eggs for a vegetarian version.
White chocolate cheesecake
Make a simple, creamy dessert for a dinner party with very little effort. Pairing this white chocolate cheesecake with fresh fruit offsets the richness
Summer couscous salad
Capture the flavours of summer in this simple, hearty couscous salad. With fried halloumi, vine tomatoes and courgettes, it's perfect for an al fresco lunch
Summer pudding
This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners
Summer fish pie
A great freeze-ahead fish pie recipe, packed with seafood and topped with crushed new potatoes. It feeds 10 so keep one in the freezer for last-minute entertaining
Layered roast summer vegetables
This all-in-one side dish can double up as a veggie main
course, perfect for summerSummer pudding trifles
These cute summer trifles combine two raspberry classics and can be made several hours ahead and kept in the fridge
Summer courgette ribbon salad
Thin strips of courgette and baby kale are the base for this light lunch or dinner, finished with creamy goat's cheese and crunchy croutons
Summer greens & nectarines
Serve this vegetarian treat with crusty or garlic bread - just terrific on a balmy summer's eve
Raspberry layer cake
Try this light, creamy raspberry cake for a sweet summer treat