Ivy House roast potatoes

A couple of tablespoons of semolina help make the perfect roast potato – serve with Sunday lunch or Christmas dinner

Roast pumpkin with cream, thyme & Parmesan

This impressive-looking dish makes a wonderful starter for a dinner party

Roast rack of lamb with rosemary

Simple and impressive, this dish is perfect for a dinner party

Sweet & fruity Yorkshire pudding

Not just an accompaniment to your Sunday dinner, you can also use Yorkshire pudding as a base for a delicious dessert. We love this fruity version

Orange & saffron syrup cake

The citrus syrup makes for a wonderfully moist cake – great for afternoon tea or a dinner-party dessert

Rigatoni with rich mushroom sauce

A low-fat dinner which counts as 1 of 5-a-day, ready in just 20 minutes

Amaretto fizz

There's nothing like a quick cocktail to kick start your dinner party

Salmon & leek parcels

Much easier than it looks, once you have mastered this salmon in filo recipe it will be a dinner party favourite

Sausage & courgette kebabs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Children aged 3-6 can make their own dinner and have fun threading these skewers

Chicken with tarragon, garlic & olives

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A tasty cross between a roast and a stew – a lovely recipe for dinner in the garden

Make-ahead gravy

Prepare this traditional accompaniment to roast dinner before the main event – use off-cuts and plenty of onion to add flavour and colour

Mussels with tomatoes & chilli

This spicy seafood recipe makes a fantastic meal for two but can be easily increased for a stylish dinner party starter