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

Chicken & bacon cacciatore

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
By using a whole chicken and freezing leftovers this tasty supper is extra penny-friendly

One-pan duck with Savoy cabbage

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Duck breast is perfect for entertaining – it's easy to cook, readily available, yet not something you eat every day

Lollies on ice

The easiest recipe possible with ice lollies to help your friends chill

Garlic bacon butties

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You’ll need good, crusty white bread for these instant hangover cures

Shaved asparagus salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Finely shaving the asparagus means the stalks can be eaten practically raw, which is bound to be a first for your guests

Roast chicken with butternut squash, chorizo & chilli

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Add some punchy Spanish flavours to your Sunday roast – plus try Sara’s ideas for using up the leftovers throughout the week

Cheesy Swiss bake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A hearty Alpine-style bake with rich cheese and smoky bacon – ideal after a day on the slopes…or just a walk round the park

Almond & cinnamon rice

A delicately flavoured rice, perfect with fish. Recipe from Raymond Blanc

Griddled peaches with prosciutto & blue cheese

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

Sweet potato & chorizo quesadillas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Fill tortilla wraps with sweet potato, spicy Spanish sausage and feta cheese then finish on a griddle pan

Red cabbage salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This vibrant salad with bacon and blue cheese has contrasting textures and flavours and is a fab way to use up leftovers