Chicken with tarragon, garlic & olives

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A tasty cross between a roast and a stew – a lovely recipe for dinner in the garden

Make-ahead gravy

Prepare this traditional accompaniment to roast dinner before the main event – use off-cuts and plenty of onion to add flavour and colour

Mussels with tomatoes & chilli

This spicy seafood recipe makes a fantastic meal for two but can be easily increased for a stylish dinner party starter

Green garden veg pie

Veggie guests coming for dinner? Put this pie in the middle of the table and watch them dive in

Buttery potato cake

A perfect potato dish for Sunday lunch or dinner party – serve in wedges, or put the whole cake on the table for everyone to cut into

Cep, rocket & Parmesan salad

This delicious, easy-to-make mushroom salad looks really impressive at dinner parties

Crisp spinach tart with squash wedges

This veggie filo pie with roast pumpkin is versatile enough for a quick dinner, packed lunch or buffet

Lamb steaks with tomato & courgette crush

Don’t make lack of time the excuse for not cooking a good dinner – this only takes 20 mins

Summer deli platter

Cheat your way to dinner party compliments by making the most of your deli counter and creating this amazing antipasti

Festive fondant fancies

Turn a simple traybake into magical mouthfuls with these fun and easy decoration ideas

Wild mushroom & port brioche

Perfect for a dinner party

Green club sandwich

This healthy sandwich is packed full of goodness to keep you going until dinner