Party season

This creamy, tarragon and black-pepper spiked filling is perfect for sliders or as a dip.

From light-hearted bubbles to chillable reds, a great drop doesn’t have to break the bank, as these top bottles prove.

When you’re asked to “bring a plate”, a portable well-made salad can steal the show. Nutritionist Sarah Pound shares three of her favourites.

On our hot Christmas days, this light and refreshing pudding is the kind of dessert we all need.

Made in less than five minutes using ingredients you may already have on hand, Marie Rose sauce has many uses beyond dressing a prawn cocktail.

Nail the group get-together with these five easygoing yet elegant bars, from an Amalfi-inspired rooftop in the ’burbs to a slinky underground spot.

Katrina Meynink gives the festive favourite a toasty, tasty upgrade. Pa-rum, pum-pum, pum.

Two key elements of this impressive dinner party dessert can be made in advance − just add espresso.

Nothing could be simpler, or more delicious, than these delightfully seasoned fish fillets.

This sweet, savoury, spicy, rich and crunchy nut mix is a perfect party snack or homemade gift.