Spinach soup

A vibrant green blended soup with half-fat crème fraîche that’s healthy and filling – make a batch and freeze

Peppered potato soup

This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni

Broccoli & stilton soup

A smooth blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

Healthier beef Wellington

Angela Nilsen’s all-time dinner party classic has just one-third of the fat of the traditional recipe

Chilli-ginger garnish

Perfect served with Roopa Gulati’s Indian spice box chicken

Leftover turkey casserole

This one pot stew uses up all your roast dinner leftovers in one go and has a great honey mustard tang

Salmon noodle soup

This wholesome noodle soup is low fat, heart healthy and packed full of tasty ingredients

Fruity couscous & spiced quail

Tired of chicken? Try this spatchcock quail recipe when you want to treat someone special

Singapore noodles with shrimps & Chinese cabbage

This Chinese-takeaway favourite is much tastier and healthier when made at home – and quicker, too

Braised leeks & peas

A light and versatile side dish from Angela Nilsen, this can be simmered slowly as you prepare your main

Grilled baby onions with cream & basil

Add tender, creamy baby onions to your roast beef this Sunday for a taste of comfort food heaven

Fragrant Thai drumsticks

Marinate chicken drummers in aromatic Thai red curry paste and sweet chilli for super tasty fingerfood