Smashed celeriac

This seasonal side dish goes beautifully with a roast, alongside sausages instead of mash or with baked meaty fish like pollack or hake

Crispy neeps ‘n’ tatties cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Scottish take on a rösti goes well with game, duck breast or roast chicken

Make-ahead mushroom soufflés

A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a ‘wow’ factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host

Marsala-soused peaches

This sophisticated, simple and foolproof dessert will impress your dinner party guests. By Silvana Franco

Sticky clementine & ginger puddings

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

Griddled peaches with prosciutto & blue cheese

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

White choc & cardamom mousses

These sophisticated mousses are a breeze to make and a great dinner party dessert

Lightly spiced Christmas stuffing

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Not just for Christmas dinner, so good you’ll be eating this all year round.

Stir-fried Savoy cabbage

A simple dish full of vitamin C and folic acid and ideal on the side of your Sunday roast

Lychee & ginger sorbet

This refreshing make-ahead dessert is a cooling way to finish off a Chinese-themed dinner party

Creamy bread & onion sauce

A delicious necessity for any turkey roast

Garlicky greens

These rich, buttery greens will complement your roast