55+ Recipes For A Coronation Party! (2024)

The official Coronation trifle created for the coronation of King Charles III wasn't well promoted but I went ahead and made an easier to follow and make version of the Strawberry & Ginger Trifle anyway! This Cheat's Coronation Trifle retains all the essence and flavour of the original but with less effort, cost and time.

If you want to make individual version of the Strawberry & Ginger Coronation Trifles for a smaller crowd, this is the recipe for you. The recipe is rewritten so it's easy to follow and uses simplified ingredients and methods. Plus I've shared a few ideas to make them look extra fancy for minimal extra effort.

Created as a quicker and easier version of the official coronation quiche recipe, this Spinach, Edamame Bean & Parsley Quiche turned out delicious! Using ready made pasty and with no blind baking, this simpler recipe includes full step by step images and detailed instructions to make this shortcrust pastry quiche foolproof.

The official Platinum Jubilee Pudding but quicker, smaller, easier and cheaper! This easy version of the winning Lemon Swiss Roll & Amaretti Trifle by Jemma Melvin recipe has simple fool proof instructions and full step by step photographs to help you make a stress and faff-free Jubilee centrepiece!

Best Scones Ever! (Small Batch Recipe)

The Best Scones Ever is a big claim but I'm ok with it. After years of experimenting, I have finally found the perfect recipe for light and fluffy plain scones that rise perfectly and taste delish – no dry or crumbly scones here! What's more, this is a classic scone recipe with no dried fruit and no faffing.

Victoria Sandwich Cake with Buttercream Recipe

This Victoria Sandwich Cake with Buttercream takes the simple traditional jam filled sponge cake and adds just a little something extra. Just as wonderful with a cup of tea or as a celebration centerpiece, you'll come back to this classic recipe time and time again!

Vanilla Butterfly Fairy Cakes Recipe

These simple Vanilla Butterfly Fairy Cakes are a classic small cake or bun which are both fun to eat and fun to make. They’re ideal for little ones to help make and slightly older little ones to tackle on their own!

Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls are some of the most moreish foodstuffs on the planet. There is a reason Greggs Sausage Rolls are so damn popular you know! But they are super easy to make at home with great sausage meat for an even better version!

Classic British Scotch Eggs Recipe

Classic British Scotch Eggs can have a million variations but my favourite is this simple pork sausage recipe. With crispy breadcrumbs, juicy pork sausage and an egg with just the right amount of slightly runny yolk, they're already perfect! Homemade Scotch Eggs are next level but not at all difficult. Give these a try now!

How to Air Fry Chicken Drumsticks

Instructions for how to Air Fry Chicken Drumsticks are actually really simple. With just a couple of easy tips and tricks, this economical cut of chicken leg will come out the air fryer with perfect crispy skin and juicy meat every time. Quick, easy, delicious and super adaptable, what more can you ask for?!

Sticky Maple Chicken Wings (Gluten Free Recipe)

My Sticky Maple Chicken Wings are the ultimate dig-in-and-get-sticky party food! You think you're just going to have one and then all of a sudden you realise you've eaten half the bowl and you're getting evil stares from the rest of the room. And you have sticky glaze all up your face. Yeh, you should make these for sure!

Chorizo Rose Tarts Recipe

My Chorizo Rose Tarts are a ridiculously easy way to make yourself look like a incredibly talented baker with minimal skill required! These beautiful but simple savoury scrolls with chorizo, mozzarella and chutney wrapped in puff pastry are perfect for lunchboxes, picnics or even an on-the-go breakfast. Go on, give them a try!

Chicken Satay Skewers Recipe

Chicken Satay Skewers are an ageless classic dish found all over Asia. My recipe uses chicken thighs for extra juicy skewers and my own homemade tasty sauce. Perfect for every occasion from lunchboxes, to picnics, buffets and tasty Asian feasts.

My Bacon & Cherry Bites are the perfect canape for almost any occasion. And I know they sound weird and I know that your guests will give you the side eye before trying them but trust me, you’ll wish you made double because everyone loves them, even the strongest sceptics. Including me!

My Puff Pastry Quiche with Bacon, Courgette & Mozzarella is almost a complete meal in itself! I just can’t get enough of the light puff pastry crust packed full of smoky bacon, vegetables and melty mozzarella in a soft and creamy egg custard filling. Serve hot or cold for a tasty and portable treat.

Ginger Ham with Southern Comfort Glaze Recipe

My Ginger Beer Boiled Ham with a Southern Comfort glaze is inspired by a Nigella Lawson recipe with added booze. The ginger beer permeates the ham to give a great twist on a classic party centrepiece. And I am rarely allowed to attend a party unless I bring a ham. True story.

Puff Pastry Sausage Plait Recipe (Giant Sausage Roll)

This Puff Pastry Sausage Plait is a family size sausage roll which is ideal for slicing and serving as part of a main meal or including on a buffet or picnic spread. With simple step by step instructions and just 3 ingredients, this showstopper sausage plait is a breeze to make!

BBQ Pork Ribs are one of my favourite sticky, sweet and smoky treats. Individual spare ribs are first boiled and then baked in the oven to produce soft and tender glazed morsels. They’re perfect for nearly any occasion.

How to Air Fry Salmon Fillets (Fresh or Frozen)

Find out how to quickly and easily Air Fry Salmon Fillets from either fresh or frozen in this easy to follow guide. I've kept things simple so these instruction are a great starting point to add your choice of extra seasoning, marinade or glaze.

Vietnamese Summer Rolls with King Prawn Recipe

Vietnamese Summer Rolls are incredibly easy to make, naturally gluten free and everything you need is available right in the supermarket. King Prawn adds a touch of luxury to a stunning dish with barely any cooking. They’re perfect for a warm summers day!

Salmon Maki Sushi Rolls Recipe

These Salmon Maki Sushi Rolls are my take on the most classic looking sushi. Raw fresh salmon is wrapped in sticky sushi rice and crispy seaweed. The bite-size rolls are a world away from dodgy supermarket sushi and surprisingly easy to make.

Uramaki Sushi with Chilli Crab Recipe

Uramaki Sushi with Chilli Crab is definitely my favourite sushi roll of all time. I might just be perverse and like that its the wrong way round. But it might be because it is so tasty and easy to make, despite looking really impressive!

King Prawn Nigiri Recipe

King Prawn Nigiri is the simplest item in a sushi set. Sushi rice is formed into a block before being topped with cooked king prawn. I like to add a chive garnish for extra flourish, interest and flavour. Keeping it simple for the win.

These Confit Tomato Bruschettas with Pesto & Mozzarella make a perfect light bite, appetiser or canape. Fresh basil, slow cooked and garlic infused tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and classic tangy pesto top toasted ciabatta slices for a perfect Caprese salad inspired antipasto. Classic Italian flavours for the win!

Puff Pastry Asparagus Wraps Recipe

Puff Pastry Asparagus Wraps are a vegetarian version of the classic bacon & mozzarella variety. The asparagus is tender and sweet while the cheeses provide tang and gooeyness against the crisp and flaky pastry. Be warned, make these and you’ll be eating cheesy asparagus pastries for breakfast lunch and dinner!

Tofu Spring Rolls (Vietnamese Summer Rolls Recipe)

These Tofu Spring Rolls are the super tasty vegan version of my classic Vietnamese King Prawn Summer Rolls. They are naturally gluten free, spicy and packed with flavour. And they're easy to make, light and fresh to boot. Perfect.

Vegan Sausage Rolls (Greggs Copycat Recipe)

These easy Vegan Sausage Rolls only use 3 ingredients to make flaky meat free sausage rolls that could well be straight from Greggs. They’re ideal to eat hot or cold, at home or on the run and they’re ready to go in just 30 minutes!

Guacamole Recipe

Holy Guacamole! Did you know that you can own a house and enjoy avocado on a regular basis? I’m living proof folks! Guacamole is a family favourite around these parts this is my recipe for a fully loaded but nearly smooth guacamole. So tasty!

Peach Salsa Recipe (with Canned Peaches)

Peach Salsa is a fresh and light side dish or sauce packed with tomatoes, peppers and coriander. Canned peaches add a fruity sweetness to this twist on a classic Mexican pico de gallo or salsa fresca. It’s ideal for summery barbecues and my favourite way to bring some colour and life to winter!

Coriander Mint Yoghurt Sauce Recipe

This super simple Coriander Mint Yoghurt Sauce is a 5 minute versatile wonder that brings a soothing hit to all manner of dishes. Cool a curry, dress up a taco or take a mezze feast to the next level. It makes everything better so you’ll end up whipping up a batch most days like me

Satay Sauce (Vegan Recipe)

Satay Sauce is one of my absolute favourite Asian sauces and I’m so pleased that I’ve finally settled on the perfect recipe. This ultimate versatile sauce can be used as a marinade, stir fry sauce or dipping sauce.

Tahini Yogurt Dressing Recipe

This easy no-cook Tahini Yogurt Dressing is a flavour bomb which takes a simple garlic, coriander sauce and ramps it up a notch with the tang of sesame paste. In even better news, it’s so versatile that it’s equally at home with Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern inspired dishes.

Hot Honey Butter Garlic Sauce Recipe

This Hot Honey Butter Garlic Sauce is a magical 5 minute elixir of incredible flavour that makes anything that it touches taste incredible. Now this might sound like an exaggeration but nope, it really is that good!

Simple Plain Hummus Recipe (Super Smooth)

This classically flavoured Plain Hummus is one of those foods where the homemade version ruins you for the shop-bought kind. Luckily it is super simple to make with easy to obtain ingredients. My version is creamy, silky smooth and ready in just 15 minutes.

My Salt & Chilli Edamame Beans are inspired by the tasty morsels served by Wagamamas. But with my version, there is no popping beans out of pods or wasting precious seasoning on the inedible bits! Did I mention they’re ready in under 10 minutes?

Griddled Courgettes (Zucchini) Recipe

These slightly charred Griddled Courgettes are a simple side with less than simple flavour! With a touch of garlic and finished with zaatar spice mix, they’re ideal as part of a middle eastern inspired mezze platter, bbq side or simple salad!Ingredients

Griddled Bell Peppers Recipe

These easy Griddled Bell Peppers are simple to make but pack a big punch flavour wise. You can make them indoors or outside on a bbq or grill. They only take 15 minutes and are a brilliant side dish or ingredient. And they’re ideal for meal prep too!

Roasted Aubergine Recipe with Pomegranate Molasses

This Roasted Aubergine with Pomegranate Molasses & Pul Biber recipe is incredibly simple but the perfect addition to a mezze feast. The flesh is scored before roasting for maximum flavour & it is equally great cooked directly over charcoal.

Easy Creamy Coleslaw with Crème Fraîche Recipe

A Light & Easy Creamy Coleslaw is a staple of any cooks repertoire and everyone seems to have their own classic recipe. This is mine. Its light, sweet and crunchy without being claggy or feeling like a “healthier” version of something better.

Classic Caesar Salad Recipe

Classic Caesar Salad is exactly that. Classic. Minimal ingredients give maximum flavour which makes it perfect as a starter or side dish. Make sure this classic makes it into your repertoire.

This How to Cook Couscous guide shows you how to quickly and easily prepare couscous in around 8 minutes. Add any flavourings you like or keep it plain. My lemon & coriander version is the perfect base for a summery salad or a perfect side dish for a Middle Eastern mezze platter, BBQ or picnic!

Chilli and Oregano Soda Bread (No Buttermilk Recipe)

My Chilli and Oregano Soda Bread is ready from start to finish in just 30 minutes. With a glorious texture, this no-knead bread contains no yeast, requires no buttermilk and uses store cupboard ingredients. Its the perfect emergency loaf.

Cheesy Garlic Rolls Recipe

My Cheesy Garlic Rolls are the perfect grab-and-go version of my ever popular Cheesy Pull Apart Garlic Bread. The enriched bread is gorgeously soft, the cheese stringy and the garlic bordering on spicy. You’re going to want to make a double batch!

Sherry Trifle Cheesecake Recipe

Want a classic British trifle that’s easy to slice and serve and has a fun twist?! Introducing the show-stopping no bake Sherry Trifle Cheesecake! It’s got all the flavours of a traditional trifle with sherry soaked strawberries, Bird’s custard and real cream topping! Brilliant!

The Best Fruit Scones Recipe! (Small Batch)

If my plain scone recipe is the best ever plain scone recipe (and it really is), then this must be the Best Fruit Scones Recipe! A small batch recipe with the addition of flavour packed raisins, these are quick and easy to make and bake. Perfect for an afternoon tea, cheeky snack or as part of a wonderful celebration feast!

Pound Cake (Easy Loaf Cake Recipe)

This classic plain Pound Cake is the simplest cake you’ll ever make. I’ve stripped the traditional recipe back to basics to make an easy loaf cake that is plain in name but not in nature. Pound cake is a staple in the southern states of America and now I know why!

Peach Curd Tarts Recipe

These quick and easy Peach Curd Tarts are simple to put together using bought or homemade pastry cases and delicious fresh Peach Curd. Topped with slightly sweetened whipped cream and a little extra peach, they're a delicious and fuss free dessert that everyone will love!

Popcorn Snack Mix (No-Bake Recipe)

My easy Popcorn Snack Mix involves no baking and is super versatile using what you can find in your store cupboard. Popcorn, cornflakes, chocolate chips, salted nuts and marshmallows are all drizzled with melted chocolate. Its a delicious snack for kids and adults alike.

Sticky Toffee Cupcakes Recipe

These super cute Sticky Toffee Cupcakes are utterly delicious and devastatingly moreish! Make this quick and easy blender recipe as as mini cakes or cupcakes but don't miss the tasty as heck butterscotch toffee buttercream and sauce. Be warned, you'll want to put it on everything!

Fig Upside Down Cake Recipe

My Fig Upside Down Cake combines two of my favourite things – caramel and figs – yum! This is a gorgeously moist orange spiked fig cake suitable with custard for pudding or served on its own with a cup of tea. Just don't confuse it with figgy pudding!

Crispy Chocolate Cornflake Cakes Recipe

Crispy Chocolate Cornflake Cakes are one of the simplest treats to put together. Turn them into Easter nests by adding mini chocolate eggs for a cute Easter treat or top with your favourite chocolates for a year-round treat. Ideal to make with kids but entirely appropriate for adults too!

Simple Easter Fairy Cakes Recipe

These Simple Easter Fairy Cakes are exactly that, simple and perfect for Easter. But you can switch out the mini eggs or leave them plain and boom you have simple sponge buns perfect for any occasion! This is an ideal recipe to make with kids, for bake sales, picnics, parties or just for a fun treat.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe

My Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake does what it says on the tin but in a rather decadent and sophisticated way! Not too sweet or too rich despite it's brownie base, it's significantly quicker and easier to make than you'd ever imagine! Give this Americana inspired cheesecake a go and I promise it will be a firm favourite forever more!

Easy Chocolate Chip Flapjacks Recipe (British Oat Bars)

These Chocolate Chip Flapjacks are soft, chewy and jam packed full of chocolate. Not to be confused with American flapjacks which are actually pancakes, these British style oat bars are full of beautiful golden syrup flavour. Plus they're a one bowl wonder and super quick and easy to make.

Everything Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Packed full of sweet treats, these Everything Chocolate Brownies are a fab way to include all your favourite chocolates and biscuits. I've thrown in rolos, bourbon biscuits, shortbread, white chocolate chips, salty pretzels and even some kit kats, milky ways and gold bars. Let your imagination go wild!

Classic French Silk Pie (Chocolate Tart Recipe)

French Silk Pie is an American classic but barely known in the UK. A flaky pastry crust is filled with a rich & decadent no-bake chocolate mousse then topped with piles of freshly whipped cream and chocolate curls. It really is one of the best desserts I've ever eaten and should become a UK classic too!

Chocolate Lime Pie Recipe with Italian Meringue

I love it when a dessert looks stunning and super fancy but is actually incredibly easy to make!. My Chocolate Lime Pie with Italian Meringue ticks all the right boxes and you can create this fab showstopper pie too!

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