Tender braised leeks

These leeks, poached gently in an aromatic liquor, make a delicious dish on their own, or try them with fish or roast chicken

Blackberry & apple Yorkshire puddings

Make your Yorkies a sweet treat with this tasty variation, perfect to end a mammoth Sunday roast

Cauliflower cheese

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

Warm chicken & chicory salad

Add some crunch to your roast chicken with this flavour-packed winter salad

Pan-fried salmon with watercress, polenta croutons & capers

Heart-healthy salmon is ideal for a dinner party. Use pre-cooked polenta to make this main course recipe even easier

Pumpkin soup

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Parsnip, cranberry & chestnut loaf

A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner

Fig & blue cheese tart

This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner

Millionaire’s chocolate tart

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

Crisp feta nibbles

These little wedges are perfect for dipping and sharing, the perfect pre-dinner snack for guests

Very berry ice

Try this fruity iced pud – a fantastic and fat-free dinner party dessert

Greek lamb baguette

Use up leftover meat from Sunday’s roast in this colourful sandwich