Dinner party

Chicken ssäm skewers recipe - For chicken ssäm, combine all ingredients except chicken in a large bowl, then add chicken and mix well to coat. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight to marinate.

Baby lettuce hearts with pistachio dressing and parmesan recipe - For pistachio dressing, process ingredients in a blender until smooth and season generously to taste.

"This dish has been a mainstay since Liberté opened," says chef Amy Hamilton. "It's pure party food; fun, and deceptively easy."

Yoghurt dip with sesame seeds, pepitas, cumin, caraway and mint recipe - Spoon yoghurt into a muslin-lined sieve over a bowl, cover and refrigerate until whey drains and yoghurt thickens slightly (1-2 hours). Stir in garlic and season to taste.

This might just trump your best hummus.

Prawn rolls with pickled tomatoes and celery recipe - For pickled tomatoes, blanch tomatoes until skins split (30 seconds) refresh in iced water, drain and peel.

A gin punch recipe from Archie Rose Distilling Co in Sydney that brings out the pear and honey botanicals of their Distiller's Strength gin. Throw everything into a bowl and the party's begun.

Whether made in individual serves as we have here, or in a large bowl laid out to share, jelly always brings the fun - especially when Champagne-spiked.

Is there anything a vol-au-vent can’t do? Dress them up with poached oysters and caviar or make fast friends with chicken and white wine.