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Take the stress out of entertaining 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 inspiring desserts.

The Perfect Lamb Biryani by Meera Sodha

The Perfect Lamb Biryani

Meera Sodha

by Meera Sodha from Made in India

Meera Sodha Love Cake Recipe | Spiced Sponge Cake

Love Cake

Meera Sodha

by Meera Sodha from Made in India

Special Sangria

Special Sangria

Omar Allibhoy

by Omar Allibhoy from Tapas Revolution

Slow-Roasted Garlic and Lemon Chicken

Slow-Roasted Garlic and Lemon Chicken

Nigella Lawson

by Nigella Lawson from Nigella Summer

Yellow and Green Courgettes with Feta

Yellow and Green Courgettes with Feta, Mint and Almonds

Harry Eastwood

by Harry Eastwood from A Salad for All Seasons

Red-Leaf

Red-Leaf, Fig and Serrano Ham Salad

Nigella Lawson

by Nigella Lawson from Nigella Express

Lamb Koftas in Yogurt with Cinnamon and Chilli

Lamb Koftas in Yogurt with Cinnamon and Chilli

Rick Stein

by Rick Stein from Rick Stein’s India

Justin's Ginger Cake

Justin’s Ginger Cake

by Justin Gellatly from Bread, Cake, Doughnut, Pudding

Soba noodles with aubergine and mango

Soba noodles with aubergine and mango

Yotam Ottolenghi

by Yotam Ottolenghi from Plenty

CurlyWhirly Cake

Curly Whirly Cake

by Gerhard Jenne from Konditor & Cook: Deservedly Legendary Baking

Chocolate Fondant

Chocolate Fondant

Crispy Camembert with Morello Cherry Vinaigrette

Crispy Camembert with Morello Cherry Vinaigrette

Harry Eastwood

by Harry Eastwood from A Salad for All Seasons

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