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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.

Shaking Beef with Black Pepper

Shaking Beef with Black Pepper

by Van Tran from The Vietnamese Market Cookbook

Prawn Tamarind

Prawn Tamarind

by Van Tran from The Vietnamese Market Cookbook

Ginger Chocolate Pot

Ginger Chocolate Pot

Simon Hopkinson

by Simon Hopkinson from The Good Cook

Chocolate and Pear Cake

Chocolate and Pear Cake

Anna Del Conte

by Anna Del Conte from Italian Kitchen

Meringue Gelato Cake with Chocolate Sauce

Meringue Gelato Cake with Chocolate Sauce

Nigella Lawson

by Nigella Lawson from Nigellissima

Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Galette

Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Galette

Deb Perelman

by Deb Perelman from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Red Wine Velvet Cake with Whipped Mascarpone

Red Wine Velvet Cake with Whipped Mascarpone

Deb Perelman

by Deb Perelman from The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Chicken Curry with Cardamom

Chicken Curry with Cardamom

Madhur Jaffrey

by Madhur Jaffrey from Curry Easy

Red Peppers

Red Peppers, Anchovies, Almonds, Thyme and Rice

Alexis Gauthier

by Alexis Gauthier from Alexis Gauthier: Vegetronic

Oven-Baked Courgettes

Oven-Baked Courgettes

Alexis Gauthier

by Alexis Gauthier from Alexis Gauthier: Vegetronic

Mixed Beetroot Salad with Smoked Mackerel

Mixed Beetroot Salad with Smoked Mackerel

Tim Hughes

by Tim Hughes from J Sheekey FISH

Seville Orange Mousse with Almond Thins

Seville Orange Mousse with Almond Thins

Genevieve Taylor

by Genevieve Taylor from A Good Egg

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