Summer party food recipes

These pretty miniature baked cheesecakes are so easy to make and serve. Adjust the toppings throughout the year, using whatever fruits are in season

Bakers rejoice: this summer berry cake layered with rose geranium cream is simply divine. It will make a fabulously floral centrepiece dessert at any party

Eat these family-friendly sausage rolls with a chutney or pickle. They make a great snack for a party buffet

Make these crispy, spicy – and messy – buffalo wings with a special combo coating of baking powder and cornflour to make them extra-crunchy in the air fryer

Serve up these crisp vegan samosas as a tasty starter or side dish with your favourite curry. They also make great buffet food for your next party.

These chunks of spicy sausage in a rich glaze of garlic, honey and red wine are sure to disappear quickly from a buffet or tapas spread

These spicy filo pies are ideal for a lunch with salad or as part of a buffet

Serve these chicken wing dippers with sauces for easy buffet or party food. Try our moreish teriyaki and sweet curry sauces below, they work really well

Drizzle colourful roasted peppers with a tangy honey dressing to make this vibrant side dish - the ideal offering to take to a barbecue or buffet

Serve these glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish at a barbecue, or turn them into a summer salad by tossing through handfuls of rocket or watercress

Fill rice paper wrappers with tropical fruit for a dessert that's portable and perfect for a picnic. Serve with our mixed berry coulis for dunking

Enjoy this versatile vegan tart with spinach and tomato. You could use almost any vegetable – try roasted sweet potatoes or caramelised onions or leeks

Impress guests over for lunch with this French onion quiche with a gruyère and thyme pastry. Anchovies in the filling give an extra-special umami flavour

Make a lovely maple and chilli glaze to brush over a leg of lamb, ready for barbecuing – a great choice when you haven’t got time for marinating

Try something different and use goat meat to make these tacos. Enjoy with punchy green and adobo sauces, plus avocado, lime and jalapeño chillies

Forget run-of-the-mill sausages and and burgers – light the barbecue for Tom Kerridge's spiced spatchcock chicken. You can also cook it in the oven

Make cooking prawns over coals easier by dropping them into a parcel with a dash of sherry, chilli and garlic. Serve with crusty bread

Roast or barbecue these BBQ chicken pieces then serve on a platter with onion rings, coleslaw and mac ‘n’ cheese for an all-American banquet

Make this simple dip inspired by Greek tzatziki and Indian raita. If you like a bit of spice, try adding toasted cumin seeds or a little cayenne pepper

Barbecue bavette steak and drape over Tom's simple tomato, red onion and feta salad. It makes a lovely lunch or light supper in summertime

Try our flavourful vegetarian sausage rolls, packed with mushrooms, chestnuts, leeks and cheese. They're perfect for a picnic or served with salad for lunch