Picnic and buffet recipes

My top 25 Alfresco recipes for the summer and bank holiday weekend. You can find a selection of British classics with a healthy twist, like sausage rolls, pasta salads and wholemeal cheese and chive scones. The recipes are super simple and are guaranteed to please a crowd.

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This might just be the ultimate mince pie recipe, combining vanilla custard and pre-bought mincemeat with the best bits of a crumble. A far cry from the traditional mince pie, …

This baked borek recipe blends feta, spinach and cream cheese for a luxuriously creamy filling wrapped in golden, flaky filo. Every buffet spread or picnic needs a vegetarian dish – …

Transform yesterday’s risotto into these crunchy turkey and gammon rice balls, which ooze with a creamy mozzarella centre. They’re perfect for sharing, shacking or elevating leftovers. Crisp on the outside …

A clever two-in-one recipe, these slice-and-bake cookies can be kept in the fridge or freezer, ready to bake fresh whenever you need a sweet fix. Crispy edges, a gooey and …

Prepare to fall hard for these spicy chicken skewers, which are grilled to perfection before being dipped in a zingy satay sauce. Peanut butter lovers will be in their element. …

Switch up your traditional spring rolls with these apple pie inspired filo parcels. If you like filo pastry and love apple pie, you’re going to fall head over heels for …

Inspired by barbecue spare ribs, these Korean corn on the cobs are sweet, sticky and seriously spicy. Just blast in the air fryer for a quick and easy snack. Looking to …

These healthy flapjacks stay soft thanks to ripe bananas and get their rich caramel flavour from sweet, blended dates rather than golden syrup. One of my earliest memories as a …

Just as easy to make as ordinary muffins, these sugar-dipped duffins taste every bit as good as jam doughnuts when served warm from the oven. I still remember seeing a …

Pick your own berries and turn them into these light and fluffy muffins for a quick and easy snack on the go. For those times when you need a fast …