Crunchy red cabbage slaw

This raw red cabbage and mixed seed side salad can be on the table in just 15 minutes – serve alongside Asian-inspired mains

Parsnip pilaf

Slow cook basmati rice with lentils and spices, roast your veg then serve with a coriander, dill, parsley and mint salsa verde

Clementine & Grand Marnier semi-freddos

These individual iced desserts have a citrus tang combined with a silky, creamy texture. You can make them up to 3 months in advance for an easy dinner party dessert

White chocolate cheesecake with rhubarb compote

This soft and creamy cheesecake makes a suitably impressive and indulgent end to a dinner party

Summer berry terrine

A refreshing and colourful dinner party desert

Wintry vegetable crumbles

This warming vegetarian crumble can be made and frozen ahead for a cosy dinner with friends

Thai chicken soup

Create a mouth-watering chicken soup with leftovers from your roast lunch

Malai kofta with spicy gravy

This North Indian dish is often served at Diwali and makes the perfect dinner party dish.

Winter cobb salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Use up leftover chicken from your Sunday roast in this satisfying salad

Easy gooseberry cobbler

This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer

Marjoram-scented crème caramel with chilled rhubarb crumble

This stylish make-ahead dessert by Great British Menu’s Glynn Purnell is the perfect way to end a sophisticated dinner party

Polenta & goat’s cheese stacks

This show-stopping vegetarian main will dazzle dinner party guests and it’s special enough to serve on Christmas Day