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

Angela Nilsen’s Christmas cake

A long-life Christmas cake that’s bursting with flavours of spices and vanilla

Cherry chocolate Pavlova

Finish your meal with this impressive dessert, with billowing cream and fresh summer fruit

Summer crunch salad

The crunchiness of green beans works particularly well in this salad

Pasta with mozzarella, mint & fresh tomato sauce

A fresh but filling dish full of light summer flavours

Tangy roast pepper & walnut dip

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

Butter bean & tomato salad

This quick and easy vegan French salad combines delicious flavours – perfect summer dish

Pea & mint soup

A superhealthy starter or snack that's great hot or cold

Eton mess stacks

We love individual puddings, they add a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’ to an occasion. And these fab little meringues are definitely an occasion pudding

Very berry ice

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

Shortbread recipe

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

English summer salad

This is the simplest of summer dishes, with a beautiful assortment of summer herbs, lettuce and vegetables