Coconut & tamarind chicken curry

This creamy tropical Indian one-pot is perfect for an informal, help-yourself dinner party with friends

Smoky chermoula salmon

Heart healthy and a good source of omega-3, chermoula will make an exotic addition to this barbecued fish

Maryland crabcakes

Smart enough for a dinner party

Braised beef with anchovy toasts

This slow-cooked dish makes a cheaper cut of beef skirt tender and melt-in-the-mouth. It’s freezable too so great for a simple, budget dinner party

Crisp-skin fish with asparagus

Jill Dupleix’s impressive yet easy salmon dish is perfect for a dinner party

Baked goat’s cheese with hazelnut crust & balsamic onions

This simple breaded cheese can be made ahead and frozen, ready to use as a starter for a dinner party with friends

Peanut butter cheesecake

This irresistible cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for peanut butter fans – freeze for up to two months and serve as a show-stopping dinner party dessert

Spinach samosas with Indian salad

These healthy veggie samosas can be served hot or cold and are brilliant for lunchboxes

Apple, rhubarb & custard tart

This stunning tart is the ideal finale to a winter dinner party

Chicken korma

Want a curry without too many calories? Use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthy korma that will give your local takeaway a run for its money

Garlicky pumpkin risotto

Rich, creamy and delicious – this pumpkin risotto is a great dinner party dish from Ursula Ferrigno

Prawn cocktail cups

These retro starters can be made an hour in advance and handed round with drinks before dinner