Smoked haddock & white bean soup

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

Parsnip bubble & squeak hash

Jazz up your roast or stew with this crispy topped and tasty side dish

Garden herb chicken

A one-pan roast chicken that makes use of whatever herbs you have in your garden

Buttered sweetcorn & squash

A substantial and colourful side dish that goes well with roast meats or white fish

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

Maple mustard roots

The sweetness of this side dish makes it the ideal accompaniment to roast turkey

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