Peppered potato soup

This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni

Broccoli & stilton soup

A smooth blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter

Healthier beef Wellington

Angela Nilsen’s all-time dinner party classic has just one-third of the fat of the traditional recipe

Chilli-ginger garnish

Perfect served with Roopa Gulati’s Indian spice box chicken

Leftover turkey casserole

This one pot stew uses up all your roast dinner leftovers in one go and has a great honey mustard tang

Salmon noodle soup

This wholesome noodle soup is low fat, heart healthy and packed full of tasty ingredients

Fruity couscous & spiced quail

Tired of chicken? Try this spatchcock quail recipe when you want to treat someone special

Mackerel with sizzled garlic, ginger & tomatoes

This fish, served whole and baked with Chinese flavours, makes a stylish meal for two. Grill it or pop it on the BBQ

Mint, lime & cucumber salad

This Thai-inspired side is superhealthy and low fat to boot

Singapore noodles with shrimps & Chinese cabbage

This Chinese-takeaway favourite is much tastier and healthier when made at home – and quicker, too

Herb salad with pomegranate & pistachios

A sweet salad with plenty of crunch that goes perfectly with Middle Eastern dishes

Chinese-style braised beef one-pot

Great for casual entertaining, when you fancy a warming beef stew but with some more vibrant flavours