Steak tartare, duck egg yolk and croutons

Forget slaving over the stovetop, your next dinner party can be as gourmet as it is relaxed, with this easy recipe by Fume’s Executive Chef Grant Brunsdsen.

Spiced lamb pilaf

Make the most of Sunday’s leftover roast lamb in this colourful spiced rice one-pot from BBC Good Food Magazine reader Karolina McCallan

Filo-crusted smoked haddock, cheese & leek pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Tom Kerridge’s filo pastry topping and smoked fish filling adds bold textures and flavours to an otherwise classic dinner party dish

Rose baklava

Serve sweet, sticky squares of this cinnamon and almond-filled pastry as a light dessert to end a Greek dinner party or Sunday roast

Egg custard tarts

These Portuguese-style golden tartlets are perfect to finish off a dinner party or as an afternoon treat with coffee

Dark & white chocolate cardamom swirl tart

Layer up two types of chocolate ganache on a biscuit base to make a stunning marbled tart – perfect as a dinner party dessert

Mini salt beef bagels

These tangy, delicate little bites make a great addition to finger sandwiches for a sophisticated afternoon tea

Floating islands with caramel sauce

Fluffy poached meringue is served over a rich crème anglaise in this classic dinner party dessert

Grilled miso salmon with rice noodles

Glaze succulent salmon fillets, then serve on a bed of noodles and beansprouts for an easy and quick dinner party main

Samosa pie

Cover spiced lamb mince, stewed potato and peas with crispy filo pastry for a low-fat, Indian-inspired dinner

Bacon & avocado warm pasta salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Stir crispy fried bacon and pesto into orzo pasta for a quick dinner or easy packed lunch

Artichoke & olive calzones

These Italian parcels make a great vegetarian weeknight dinner – use a shop-bought bread mix to save time