Gooseberry fool

Whip up this yoghurt-based fruity syllabub dessert in only 20 minutes – great for a last minute dinner party

Moroccan meatball tagine with lemon & olives

A wonderfully aromatic North African lamb casserole with a citrus tang – great for dinner parties

Brownie fudge pie

This gooey chocolate dessert is given a hint of spice with cinnamon in the pastry. It freezes well for an easy dinner party dessert

Smoked haddock & white bean soup

Freeze this rich fish soup ahead of a dinner party with friends to make host duties easier

Honey, mustard & crème fraîche baked chicken

This cheap and simple chicken one-pot makes for a fuss-free dinner

Lamb meatballs with rosemary tomato sauce

This hearty dish makes a simple and speedy midweek meal but can also be frozen ahead for a last-minute dinner

Moroccan lamb

Shopping for dinner doesn’t have to be a chore, this five ingredient dish will have you in and out in no time, so there’s more time to relax at home

All-in-one chicken, squash & new potato casserole

Try a healthy dinner that’s packed with goodness and will set you on the way to lower your cholesterol

Roasted root vegetables

Root veg is a must with Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner, and this easy recipe is low-fat, superhealthy and high in fibre to boot

Buttered peas & leeks

A simple side for your roast dinner, which counts towards your five-a-day

Mint chocolate truffles

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

Chicken skewers with satay dip

If you’re looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can’t go far wrong with this easy classic