Chocolate & cherry Eton mess

These boozy, indulgent dinner party puddings have layers of meringue, mousse, vanilla cream and lashings of chocolate sauce

Chilled pea soup with frozen mint & malt vinegar

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve this silky smooth soup with flavoured ice cubes to keep it chilled – garnish with fresh peas and crispy bacon for a dinner party

Thyme roast cod & panzanella salad

This elegant seafood supper of succulent white fish with a tomato, caper and crispy crouton salad makes an attractive dinner party main

Caesar salad burgers

Pile chargrilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs and a creamy dressing onto burger buns for an easy and delicious dinner

Wholewheat spaghetti & avocado sauce

Avocados, almonds and zesty lemon create a creamy green sauce for pasta in this low-calorie lunch or dinner

Ensalada Sierra (Andean quinoa salad)

Quinoa is a staple of Peruvian cuisine – this flavour-packed dinner party side dish is adapted from Martin Morales’ book, Ceviche

Chilled cucumber & prawn skewers

Thread crunchy cucumber and juicy prawns onto skewers to make elegant canapés – perfect for an al fresco dinner party

Heirloom tomato, beet & red onion salad

Use a colourful mix of tomato varieties to create a stunning side for a dinner party – a splash of Pimm’s takes the dressing to the next level

Courgette & cauliflower yellow curry

This vegetarian Thai curry makes a quick and healthy weeknight dinner – serve with fluffy basmati rice to soak up the coconut milk sauce

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

Apricot, cardamom & pistachio ice lollies

Glamorous and grown up, these fruit and nut ice lollies make a delicious alternative to dessert for a dinner party or summer gathering

Strawberry & mint granita

This light frozen dessert is smooth and slushy, like those from the east of Italy – a perfect palate cleanser to finish a dinner party menu