15 of our favourite summer entertaining recipes we're already cooking

Chargrilled peaches with green beans and almonds

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

Beetroot, fig and pomegranate salad with goat's cheese

Celebrate summer with this vibrant creation of beetroot goat’s cheese, figs and honey to create a vivid meal on your plate.

Ragu di maiale e manzo (pork and beef ragu)

Ragus are highly savoury, rich, meat-based sauces. Lamb ragu in Abruzzo, hare ragu in Tuscany and the well-known bolognese ragu in Bolonga. Local and seasonal, utterly Italian.

Blueberry, mango and praline trifle

This trifle is a perfect combination of fresh berries and sweet mango, but it can be made with any seasonal fruit. Top with praline for crunch.

Ravioli with spring greens and lemon juice

Enjoy a zesty summer twist to this pasta dish with peas and lemon topped with olive oil.

Brie and asparagus tart with parmesan pastry

An elegant vegetarian tart for spring entertaining.

Peppered strawberry s'mores crumble

Adding the cracked pepper to this crumble gives it a mouth-tingling zing.

Little filo quiches

A vibrant starter to kick off a fresh food medley with friends.

Mangomisu

Give this cult Italian dessert a fresh tropical makeover with mango and raspberry sauce.

Thai beef noodle salad recipe

This Thai beef salad recipe is a quick and easy dish to pull together for your next barbeque with friends.

Grapefruit and ginger virgin zingers

These grapefruit and ginger drinks are perfect for summer and are guaranteed to bring a little 'zing' to your next party.

Summer fruit sorbet

A refreshing and light fruit sorbet that tastes of summer with every bite.

Glazed pumpkin with crispy chickpeas and paneer

This recipe is great served alongside an Indian banquet or on its own as a light and easy mid-week meal.

Cocktail tostadas

A perfect dish to snack on before the main meal. The infusion of citrus with snapper and avocado makes for a refreshing dish you and your guests will savour.

Passionfruit cocktail

This vibrant cocktail will transport you to a tropical island as you sip on orange, passionfruit and coconut. This gallery was brought to you by Woolworths.