Lamb with Christmas spices

Keep this in the freezer ready for dinner parties and serve it with rice and salad or crunchy potatoes and vegetables

Caramel soufflés with caramel sauce

Soufflés are always an after-dinner winner, and these saucy caramel treats are no exception

Parmesan-roasted potatoes

These are a great addition to Christmas dinner, and perfect for Boxing Day bubble and squeak… if you have any left over

Pan-fried salmon with watercress, polenta croutons & capers

Heart-healthy salmon is ideal for a dinner party. Use pre-cooked polenta to make this main course recipe even easier

Pumpkin soup

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Parsnip, cranberry & chestnut loaf

A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner

Fig & blue cheese tart

This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner

Millionaire’s chocolate tart

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

Tangy roast pepper & walnut dip

A nice and spicy partner to pre-dinner drinks. Great with some toasted pitta for dipping

Crisp feta nibbles

These little wedges are perfect for dipping and sharing, the perfect pre-dinner snack for guests

Very berry ice

Try this fruity iced pud – a fantastic and fat-free dinner party dessert

Pancetta-wrapped trout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You can prepare this the day before and changing the quantity is simple, making it a perfect dinner party dish