Fresh spinach & anchovy tart

This sophisticated quiche is easily smart enough for a dinner party

Cantonese steeped chicken

Prepare this Chinese meal ahead to enjoy a relaxed dinner with friends – it’s served at room temperature

Mini banoffee pies

Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover

Roasted tomato, basil & Parmesan quiche

A taste of summer, this quiche is full of Italian flavours and is perfect for dinner in the garden

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

Spiced slow-roast duck & apple sauce

Follow Gordon’s steps for a sensational roast duck dinner, perfect for entertaining

Roast duck two ways with spiced clementine sauce

Christmas dinner for two? Forget having to carve a whole duck and enjoy this meltingly soft, crispy skinned leg and breast meat version instead

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