Waterfall beef salad

This healthy salad is eaten as lettuce parcels, with the ingredients served in bowls so everyone can help themselves

Squash gnocchi

This hearty vegetarian main course, or quick family supper, is healthy as well as delicious

Cantonese steeped chicken

Prepare this Chinese meal ahead to enjoy a relaxed dinner with friends – it’s served at room temperature

Sweet potato salad

This simple healthy salad of baked potato chunks makes a great alternative to mayonnaise-based versions

Mini banoffee pies

Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover

Lighter lemon drizzle cake

Angela Nilsen gives one of our site’s most popular cakes the ultimate healthy makeover by reducing fat

Roasted tomato, basil & Parmesan quiche

A taste of summer, this quiche is full of Italian flavours and is perfect for dinner in the garden

Spiced meringues with coffee-soaked prunes

The mixed spice in the meringues and plump, juicy prunes give a Christmassy flavour to this budget dinner party dessert

Warm duck salad with walnut & orange dressing

The perfect dinner party main for those with a small kitchen and a great meal-in-one

Masala chicken pie

A Bombay potato-topped coconut curry bake that's healthy and low-fat. Snuggle up with some nutritious comfort food

New potato & green bean salad

Try to use Jersey royals in this healthy take on a picnic classic then swap the mayo for honey mustard vinaigrette

Grilled salmon tacos with chipotle lime yogurt

Grill healthy fish with chipotle spice then serve with cabbage salad, coriander and chilli in soft tortillas