Celebration cupcakes

Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing

Asparagus & crab salad

This wonderfully fresh dish is full of light, shellfish flavours and makes the perfect start to a relaxed dinner party

Coconut & tamarind chicken curry

This creamy tropical Indian one-pot is perfect for an informal, help-yourself dinner party with friends

Maryland crabcakes

Smart enough for a dinner party

Braised beef with anchovy toasts

This slow-cooked dish makes a cheaper cut of beef skirt tender and melt-in-the-mouth. It’s freezable too so great for a simple, budget dinner party

Crisp-skin fish with asparagus

Jill Dupleix’s impressive yet easy salmon dish is perfect for a dinner party

Baked goat’s cheese with hazelnut crust & balsamic onions

This simple breaded cheese can be made ahead and frozen, ready to use as a starter for a dinner party with friends

Peanut butter cheesecake

This irresistible cheesecake is the perfect indulgence for peanut butter fans – freeze for up to two months and serve as a show-stopping dinner party dessert

Apple, rhubarb & custard tart

This stunning tart is the ideal finale to a winter dinner party

Garlicky pumpkin risotto

Rich, creamy and delicious – this pumpkin risotto is a great dinner party dish from Ursula Ferrigno

Prawn cocktail cups

These retro starters can be made an hour in advance and handed round with drinks before dinner

Wild mushroom lasagne with a parmesan cream

A delectable dinner party main that combines a blend of incredible flavours, from MasterChef's Monica Galetti