Make-ahead mushroom soufflés

A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a ‘wow’ factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host

Sweet potato & pea curry

A fab, cheap, veggie curry, great for a student gathering. And the left overs will taste great the next day.

Thai coconut rice with salmon

Sarah Randell serves up a summer one pot with big Thai flavours – great for relaxed entertaining

American-style pineapple & banana pancakes

These American-style pancakes are easier to make than traditional ones

Marshmallows dipped in chocolate

Kids will love making these sweet chewy lollipops decorated with melted chocolate and cake sprinkles

Creamy tomato soup

A low-fat, vegetarian soup that everyone will love – passata and whole milk give a silky smooth finish

Selkirk Bannock

Serve this Scottish classic with plenty of butter. If you have any leftover, toast it for breakfast or use for a bread & butter pudding

Simnel muffins

A new twist on a traditional recipe and perfect for getting the kids involved in the festivities

Southern fried chicken

Great for feeding a crowd, simply kick back, enjoy and relax this fried chicken recipe with homemade slaw

Blackberry queen of pudding pots

These puddings are a delicious way of using up wild summer fruits

Toffee apple cookies

These are truly delicious – crunchy round the edges, chewy in the centre

Cherry & raspberry gratin

A deliciously healthy pudding of vanilla-scented summer fruits