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

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

Chicken & sweetcorn rissoles

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

Pecan toffee meringue with mulled pears

A great dinner party centre piece you can make ahead

Salmon coulibiac

This majestic fish pie makes a brilliant dinner party centrepiece which can be prepared ahead

Almond & honey pastries with orange cream

Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat

Sticky toffee apple pudding

Try a fruity version of the classic sticky toffee pudding for a rich after-dinner treat. Serve with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream

Fresh peaches with lemon balm & bay syrup

Something peachy for a special celebratory dinner

Beef Wellington

Update a celebration dinner centrepiece using prosciutto instead of pancakes to encase beef and porcini mushroom stuffing