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Dinner Party Recipes

Take the stress out of hosting and discover the best crowd-pleasing dishes to serve at your next gathering with our pick of the best dinner party recipes, from impressive mains to delicious desserts. Whether you're planning an intimate dinner with close friends or a larger celebration with family, our curated selection of recipes will make hosting a breeze. Find main courses, starters, desserts, cocktails and canapés alongside easy recipes and ideas for vegetarian or vegan gatherings. Plus, discover the best cookbooks for hosting at home, filled with expert tips and creative ideas to elevate your entertaining game.

Nigella Lawson's easy Merguez Meatballs

Merguez Meatballs

Nigella Lawson

by Nigella Lawson from Simply Nigella

Tagine-inspired Chickpea & Chicken Stew | Healthy Midweek Meal

Chickpea and Chicken Tagine

by Wendy Rowe from Eat Beautiful

Quick and Easy Salmon Spaghetti

Mediterranean Salmon and Spaghetti

by Derval O’Rourke from The Fit Foodie

Quick Tagine-inspired Lamb Stew | Healthy One-Pot Recipe

Laid-back Lamb Tagine

by Derval O’Rourke from The Fit Foodie

Theo Randall's Pan-fried squid with borlotti beans

Pan-fried Squid with Borlotti Beans, Chilli, Anchovy, Parsley and Chopped Rocket

Theo Randall

by Theo Randall

Rosemary and Olive Hake with Cherry Tomatoes

Rosemary and Olive Hake with Cherry Tomatoes

Ruby Tandoh

by Ruby Tandoh from Flavour

Crispy Duck and Avocado Pancakes

Crispy Duck and Avocado Pancakes

by Heather Thomas from The Avocado Cookbook

Jamie Oliver's Mango Teriyaki Salmon from Super Food Family Classics

Mango Teriyaki Salmon Brown Rice and Chilli Cucumber Pickle

Jamie Oliver Author Photo

by Jamie Oliver from Super Food Family Classics

Meera Sodha Vegetarian Samosa Recipe with Leek Pea & Mint from Fresh India

Leek, Pea and Mint Samosas

Meera Sodha

by Meera Sodha from Fresh India

British Summertime Stack from Stirring Slowly by Georgina Hayden

British Summertime Stack

by Georgina Hayden from Stirring Slowly

Meera Sodha Baked Onion Bhajis | Healthy Indian Snack Alternative

Baked Onion Bhajis (pyaz ke pakore)

Meera Sodha

by Meera Sodha from Fresh India

Cherry Bakewell from How Baking Works

Cherry Bakewell

James Morton

by James Morton from How Baking Works

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