Cream of cauliflower soup with sprinkles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Offer this velvety soup at a dinner party with a pick-and-mix of made-ahead sprinkles

Mussel, bacon & brie tartlets

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

These rich tartlets, made with parmesan pastry, make a glamorous dinner party starter – perfect for Christmas or New Year

Chicken fajitas with avocado & Caesar dressing

A fun, light and healthy family dinner that the kids can get involved in making too

Tiramisu ice-cream cake

Treat your guests with this stunning summer dessert, perfect for al fresco dinner parties

Rhubarb & almond crumble tart

A smarter version of the traditional rhubarb crumble, perfect for dinner parties – use ready-made dessert pastry to keep it simple

Open flower dumplings

These Chinese nibbles look fiddly, but they’re actually very easy to make, and healthy too

Chicken salad with crisp bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try this lovely fresh summer salad as a dinner party centrepiece

Garlic prawns with Asian puy lentils

Don’t dismiss lentils too quickly – they’re filling, healthy and easy to combine with other flavours, as this dish proves.

Sticky onion & cheddar quiche

A crisp pastry case and a just-set creamy filling, quiche is a good solution to any meal dilemma from dinner parties, suppers, picnics and even afternoon tea

Lighter massaman chicken curry

Another takeaway favourite gets a healthy makeover – this creamy Thai curry now has half the fat with all the aromatic flavour

The ultimate makeover: Moussaka

A light and healthy, but rich-tasting Greek-style dish

Cherry cheesecake slice

An impressive looking dessert that is easy to serve – perfect for dinner parties and occasions