Prawn & melon salad

Tom Kime’s prawn salad make a great starter for a summer dinner party

Fresh spinach & anchovy tart

This sophisticated quiche is easily smart enough for a dinner party

Cantonese steeped chicken

Prepare this Chinese meal ahead to enjoy a relaxed dinner with friends – it’s served at room temperature

Mini banoffee pies

Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover

Tea-smoked salmon with herb mayonnaise

Create a restaurant-style roast fish dish that’s infused with a smoky flavour and served with homemade mayo

Spiced meringues with coffee-soaked prunes

The mixed spice in the meringues and plump, juicy prunes give a Christmassy flavour to this budget dinner party dessert

Warm duck salad with walnut & orange dressing

The perfect dinner party main for those with a small kitchen and a great meal-in-one

Plum & apple cobbler

A plum-filled pudding with a light, fluffy scone-like topping – perfect for after the Sunday roast

Barbecued lamb with punchy melon salsa

Put a summer spin on traditional roast lamb with this delicious and fruity barbecued recipe

Chicken & sweetcorn rissoles

Spice up your child’s dinner time and use up all those leftovers with these tasty and nourishing croquettes

Christmas turkey with clementine & bay butter

Using a salt rub on your bird will act like a brine and make it extra succulent – this festive roast is permeated with citrus, thyme and sherry

Pecan toffee meringue with mulled pears

A great dinner party centre piece you can make ahead