Take taco night outside with these pool party-friendly prawn tacos!
Chipotle prawn tacos
Photography Chris Court, Styling David Morgan, Food Recipes Lucy Nunes, Drink recipes Cara Devine
Get the party started with these easy entertaining recipes
Expecting guests this weekend? Never fear, these easy and fast entertaining recipes, covering all the party food bases from fried chicken and pork sausage rolls to oyster platters, prawns, stuffed mushrooms, finger food, tacos, breads, dips, canapes, salads and sweets, will ensure that everyone is well fed – and you remain stress-free. We’ve also got substantial feeds such as pasta bakes, risottos, roast chicken and lamb for those who prefer to sit down at their dinner party.
White bean and garlic dip
White bean and garlic dip with ginsecco
This garlicky dip recipe is perfectly complemented by a fresh gin spritz.
Hot zucchini bruschetta
This savoury starter swaps out tomato for zucchini for a twist on the Italian classic.
Oysters with cucumber and fennel vinaigrette
Oysters with cucumber and fennel vinaigrette
Fresh oysters in summer are the ultimate canape.
Tuna and coriander dip
Kick off the pool party with this swimmingly simple dip.
Spanakopita
“Mum always uses a tablecloth to roll the spanakopita – it’s her party trick! Pimp up this recipe by adding ricotta and haloumi. You can also shape and freeze it until you’re ready to bake it fresh.” – Anna Polyviou
Bruschetta with butter-braised zucchini and smoked salmon
The ultimate easy starter is right here, with crunchy bruschetta dressed to impress.
Matt Preston's quesabirria tacos
Birria is a dish that was trending well before ‘going viral’ was a thing. Here, it gets a modern-day, cheese-laden upgrade.
Fish tacos by Matt Moran
Fish tacos
The whole family will love these easy fish tacos. “Leave out the jalapeno from the recipe if you're heat-shy – the fish tacos will still be tasty,” says Matt Moran.
Whipped Bulgarian feta with crispy beans
Ellie and Sam Studd introduce us to a lesser-known variety of feta, which whips up into a tangy dip that pairs perfectly with some crispy beans and crunchy crudites.
Ploughman's platter
"Over the past few years we have been making ham, salami and other charcuterie from pigs I have raised on the Moran family farm. This produce is featured on my ploughman-style plate at The Rockley Pub alongside my farm eggs. A ploughman’s plate for me highlights incredible produce and is a great dish to share amongst friends while sipping on a glass of wine in front of a fire at your local pub." – Matt Moran.
Cheesy kimchi corn pasta bake
Photography Rob Palmer, Styling Emma Knowles, Recipes Kanh Ong
This is Khanh Ong's ode to the classic Korean side. Kimchi is the magic ingredient in your fridge. Use it to make cheesy bakes like this beauty, perfect for feeding hungry hordes, add it to salads or soups, or pop it on a toastie for something super-special and delicious.
Goat's cheese crostini with garlic beans and silverbeet
Goat's cheese crostini with garlicky beans and silverbeet
You could also use kale or cavolo nero in place of the silverbeet.
Prawn, chilli and rocket pizza
Prawn, chilli and rocket pizza
Prawns with chilli is the pizza flavour combo that never gets old. And with this quick and easy recipe, there's no need to take away to enjoy your favourite. Treat the family for dinner tonight, or make a batch when entertaining friends.
Stuffed portobello mushrooms with taleggio
Stuffed portobello mushrooms with taleggio
Halve the recipe to serve it as an entree, or serve as part of a finger food menu at your next party. However you serve them, you're bound to enjoy it.
