Pumpkin soup

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Miso chicken & rice soup

Ditch the noodles and try a healthy Japanese ramen with rice, flavoured with miso, soy, mirin and spring onions

Parsnip, cranberry & chestnut loaf

A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner

Fig & blue cheese tart

This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner

Millionaire’s chocolate tart

A dinner party version of teatime favourite, millionaire's shortbread. It's not too bitter, so the kids will love it too

Basil & lemon chickpeas with mackerel

Good Food favourite Lesley Waters proves that healthy can be hearty – and tasty too!

Crisp feta nibbles

These little wedges are perfect for dipping and sharing, the perfect pre-dinner snack for guests

Tangy roast pepper & walnut dip

A nice and spicy partner to pre-dinner drinks. Great with some toasted pitta for dipping

Very berry ice

Try this fruity iced pud – a fantastic and fat-free dinner party dessert

Smoothie cubes

A great idea for a quick, cooling and healthy drink, especially for breakfast

Egg drop chicken noodle soup

These quick and healthy noodles make the ideal midweek staple

Pancetta-wrapped trout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You can prepare this the day before and changing the quantity is simple, making it a perfect dinner party dish