Beef stroganoff with herby pasta

If you usually serve beef stroganoff with rice, try it with pappardelle pasta instead – it works beautifully with the creamy sauce

Spinach & artichoke filo pie

This makes a good main course for vegetarian friends and family

Sticky clementine & ginger puddings

These sweet little puddings make terrific dinner party desserts, or you can make one big one for the family

Garlic bacon butties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You’ll need good, crusty white bread for these instant hangover cures

Smoked paprika & onion potato cake

Try this potato cake steeped in Spanish flavours with sliced potatoes, smoked paprika and slices of melted manchego, for a side dish with a difference

Shaved asparagus salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Finely shaving the asparagus means the stalks can be eaten practically raw, which is bound to be a first for your guests

Roast chicken with butternut squash, chorizo & chilli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add some punchy Spanish flavours to your Sunday roast – plus try Sara’s ideas for using up the leftovers throughout the week

Griddled peaches with prosciutto & blue cheese

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A delicious, fruity dinner party starter

Bicerin – coffee & chocolate drink

This is a luxurious coffee-and-chocolate drink topped with cream that originates from a cafe in Turin where it is a closely guarded secret

Sweet potato chips

The perfect side to homemade burgers