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

Sticky toffee apple pudding

Try a fruity version of the classic sticky toffee pudding for a rich after-dinner treat. Serve with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream

Fresh peaches with lemon balm & bay syrup

Something peachy for a special celebratory dinner

Beef Wellington

Update a celebration dinner centrepiece using prosciutto instead of pancakes to encase beef and porcini mushroom stuffing

Christmas wreath cake

Turn one fruitcake into two with these festive ideas – this one is a decorative holly ring with fondant icing (find the second recipe in ‘goes well with’)

Tandoori roast chicken

Serve this Indian spiced bird with rice, potatoes and vegetables for an alternative roast dinner

Sticky toffee tarts

This twist on classic sticky toffee pudding is ideal for a different dinner party dessert

Rum babas with poached pineapple & vanilla ice cream

A restaurant-style pudding you can make ahead for a relaxed end to your dinner party

Chocolate & raspberry creams

This stunning yet simple dessert is the perfect way to end a dinner party

Slow-roasted rhubarb with ginger ice cream

The combination of rhubarb and ginger is sharp and cleansing – an ideal way to finish a dinner party