Quick answer
What should I make for guests?
Go for shareable food — boards, nibbles, a simple main, or a dessert. Ideally something you prep ahead and just finish when they arrive.
For guests
When guests are coming, you want the food done and your head clear. Find dishes you can prep ahead — shareable boards, nibbles, mains, and desserts your guests will happily linger over. Cook it without the stress and enjoy the evening with them.
Best recipes
Savory asparagus tart with bacon and yogurt
Easter marbled bunny cake with brown butter and strawberries
Burrata with grilled nectarines and pistachios
Baked pork ribs with apple cider and bbq sauce
Baked liver pâté
Chicken curry for lovers of both mild and spicy flavours
Puff pastry canapés
Delicious salmon mousse with fresh spinach
Grilled zucchini roll-ups with cream cheese
Mascarpone and seasonal fruit dessert
Smoked salmon spread
No-bake oreo dessert that's delicious all year round
Baked potato cakes with vegetables and cottage cheese
Nutella puff pastry snails
Frequently asked questions
What can I make ahead so it doesn't take all day?
Roasts and braises, salads without dressing, fridge desserts. Most can be done the day before. The recipes note what to prep early.
What if a guest doesn't eat meat or has an allergy?
Ask ahead and save yourself the improvising. Easiest is one dish everyone can eat — a veggie risotto or pasta — plus a few add-ons, instead of cooking separately for each guest.
How much food should I make for guests?
A little extra, so no one hesitates to help themselves. The recipes list servings, so it's easy to scale.