Impress even the most discerning guest on your dinner party, barbecue or cocktail soiree guest list with this selection of 50 inspiring recipes.

Oysters with macerated lemon

The perfect starter for a summer dinner party.

Green tea beef yakitori with Japanese seasoned rice

These Japanese kebabs are perfect to serve at a dinner party or barbecue.

Garlic and herb salt

Dish need something extra? Garlic and herb salt to the rescue.

Make-ahead Double-Choc Souffles

Master the perfect souffle with this foolproof recipe

Scallops with champagne sage butter and capers

These scallops are bound to impress at your next dinner party.

Carrot dip

Start your dinner party with a Middle Eastern surprise sensation of carrot dip!

Green beans with almonds and mint

Simple, easy and a great side dish to serve at any dinner party.

Iced raspberry parfait

This sweet, creamy dessert is sure to delight at your next dinner party!

Chargrilled peaches with green beans and almonds

This gorgeous summer salad is a beautiful contrast of bright colours, textures and flavours.

Smoked eggplant dip

A version of baba ganoush adapted from a mate of mine, chef Raymond Capaldi. Use as a dip, or loosen with more tahini to make a great sauce, says Shannon.

Crispy roast potatoes

Spiced barbecued pineapple with chocolate dip

2016 MasterChef winner Elena Duggan shares her recipes for a spicy spin on a tropical childhood favourite.

Shannon Bennett's foolproof prawn cocktail

Prawn cocktail

“This is easy to make; a simple adaptation of how we serve prawns at Iki Jime” - Shannon Bennett.

Barbecue beef salad with beer vinaigrette

If you're feeling like something a bit different for lunch, then this tasty beef salad recipe paired with beer vinaigrette will leave you going for seconds.