Prawn & crab cocktail lettuce cups

Serve seafood on a sharing platter and let everyone build their own little prawn cocktail bites for a perfect dinner party starter or canapé

DIY British beef crostini

Elegant yet full-flavoured, guests will love putting together these bites – make the beef and crème fraîche topping in advance to get ahead

Layered hummus with spiced tortilla chips

Entertain a crowd with this attractive chickpea dip – make the hummus and herby oil ahead, then assemble at the last minute

Minty beetroot dip with chilli pitta crisps

Entertain with ease by mixing up a simple yogurt dip with crunchy chips. Serve on platters and invite everyone to dig in

Baked camembert pie for sharing

Baked cheese gets even more indulgent. A layer of quince or cranberry jelly adds an extra dimension to this group-sized starter

Crispy Mongolian lamb

Braise lamb breast with aromatics then grill until crisp and serve with noodles for a cheap but chic meal for two

Hot-smoked salmon, double cress & potato salad platter

Get all the elements of this beautiful lunch dish prepared in advance, then just assemble when you’re ready to serve

Four-in-one pizza with dough stick dividers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Let everyone choose their own topping for this Italian favourite – sections are separated by bread sticks to dip in a mustard garlic mayonnaise

Sticky chilli roast chicken with rice salad

These sticky chicken pieces with salsa and salad are perfect for easy yet glamorous entertaining

Crunchy corn & pepper salsa

This superhealthy salsa takes just ten minutes to prepare