Sharing recipes to feed a crowd
Having friends over? Or catering for a big weekend bash? Keep things simple with our sharing recipes to feed a crowd. Big-batch one-pots, tear-and-share loaves and an epic sharing pan brownie are all on the menu.
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Lasagnes
Pork and artichoke brown-butter lasagne with caper pangrattato
This decadent lasagne includes artichokes, a light pork ragù, rich brown-butter bechamel and crispy caper-studded breadcrumbs for crunch.
Sandwiches
Roast beef pan bagnat
Pan bagnat is the king of picnic sandwiches – and our version roast beef and tapenade mayo. Make in advance, so the flavours can mingle.
July seasonal
White sangria
This white sangria is a refreshing take on the more common red-wine based Spanish sharing drink, made for sunny days in the garden.
Non-alcoholic drinks
Brazilian-style lemonade
Inspired by Brazilian lemonade, made by whizzing limes with condensed milk, our take has added lemon and mint to keep it really refreshing.
Air fryer
Air fryer pork belly strips
Kept succulent with our water trick, these air fryer pork belly strips have a beautiful contrast of soft, yielding fat and juicy meat.
Favourite lamb
Lamb chop platter with cheesy potato skins
A great feasting dish for sharing with friends: a big pile of rosemary lamb chops, garlicky cheesy potato skins and asparagus on the side.
Patisserie
Manon Lagrève’s mini canelés
Manon Lagrève shares a family recipe for mini canelés. The wonderful batter is flavoured with vanilla and rum, and caramelises during baking.
Healthy family meals
Cornish bouillabaisse
This Cornish bouillabaisse from Emily Scott is made with easy to access British seafood. It's a one pot wonder and the aioli adds punch, bringing the whole dish to life.
Chilli
Turkey and black-eyed bean chilli with cheese-stuffed patacones
This spicy turkey chilli is oh-so good. The patacones which go with it add cheesiness, sweetness from plantain and all-important texture. Chilli lovers must try it.
Celebrity chef recipes
Raymond Blanc’s salmon gravadlax with cucumber and dill salad
Raymond Blanc's salmon gravadlax is an ideal centrepiece for a celebration. Make it and share with an assortment of sides!
Chicken curries
Pakistani chicken korma
There doesn't need to be a celebration to justify making this deeply flavoured, wedding-style chicken korma from Sumayya Usmani.
Beetroot
Gunpowder’s Bengali beetroot croquettes
A tradition in Kolkata, Gunpowder's beetroot croquettes are such a satisfying snack or starter. The chaat masala makes them moreish.
Coffee
Large espresso martini for a crowd
What a way to start an evening! This easy espresso martini recipe makes a batch, meaning you can just whizz or shake over ice to serve.
Sharing recipes to feed a crowd
Giant Ferrero Rocher éclair to share
The award for the biggest, best pastry goes to our giant Ferrero Rocher éclair. This showstopper serves 8-10 for an ideal Christmas dessert.
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