Pickled pears & cheese platter

This stunning prepare-ahead starter can be served on individual plates, or just gather everyone around for drinks in the kitchen

Insalata di fave e pecorino (Fresh broad bean & pecorino cheese salad)

The beans are so tender and sweet in this recipe that there’s no need to cook them

Pea & broad bean hummus with goat’s cheese & sourdough

Any leftover hummus from this summery lunch dish will keep well covered in the fridge for up to three days and makes a great snack with toasted pittas

White chocolate cheesecake with rhubarb compote

This soft and creamy cheesecake makes a suitably impressive and indulgent end to a dinner party

Goat’s cheese & watercress quiche

A goat’s cheese and watercress quiche that’s gluten-free and truly flavoursome

Rhubarb ripple & gingerbread cheesecake

A dazzling dessert with spiced biscuit base, cream cheese topping and a poached fruit compote with stem ginger

Cauliflower & cheese fritters with warm pepper relish

Crispy vegetable fritters with tangy dip that everyone will love – perfect as a summer BBQ side

Cottage pie

This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

New York cheesecake

This authentic creamy dessert will add a taste of New York to any dining table

Wild mushroom & chestnut cottage pie

Use penny buns or mixed wild mushrooms for this rich and earthy vegetarian recipe

Broccoli soup with cheese toasties

Use up any leftover cheese – blue, cheddar, red leicester… – in these melty baked sandwiches with soup

Baked cherry cheesecake

This impressive make-ahead dessert, from Good Food reader Jane White, is sure to become a favourite