Feed-a-crowd recipes
Feed your friends without getting in a flap with our 20 simple, crowd-pleasing recipes, top-rated by bbcgoodfood.com members.
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Maple & mustard glazed ham
- Ready in 3 hrs 10 mins
Gordon Ramsay’s succulent maple-glazed ham is perfect for a Boxing Day feast
14
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Lamb tagine with dates & sweet potatoes
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
This is one of those wonderful dishes that improves with keeping
15
ratings
Easy
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Lamb souvlaki skewers
By Good Food
- Ready in 4 hrs
Make a big batch of these delicious Greek kebabs, then freeze some for a sunny day
6
ratings
Easy
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Braised beef & roasted garlic pie
- Ready in 2 hrs 45 mins
Braised beef and roasted garlic pie makes for sophisticated comfort food
18
ratings
Easy
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Chicken & bean enchiladas
- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Mildly spicy and satisfying, these easily freezable Mexican wraps will be popular with the whole family
18
ratings
Easy
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Cheesy leek & bacon puff
- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Cheesy leek & bacon puff, perfect for a buffet, by Merrilees Parker
4
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Courgette & goat's cheese tart
- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
Everyone will love the summery flavours in this veggie main dish
4
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Creamy lemon, pancetta & rosemary turkey
- Ready in 4 hrs 10 mins
For a perfectly moist and succulent turkey, follow Emma Lewis's tips for a creamy mascarpone stuffing
4
ratings
Easy
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Red pepper & caper bruschetta
- Ready in 30 mins
A modern twist on open-faced sandwiches - just ideal on a summery day
4
ratings
Easy
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Creamy risotto layer cake
- Ready in 2 hrs 55 mins
A perfect veggie main that goes brilliantly with traditional Christmas accompaniments
3
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Rocket, mushroom & bacon quiche
- Ready in 2 hrs 40 mins
Gordon Ramsay's step-by step guide to a making a faultless tart case - right from making your own pastry
3
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Golden veggie shepherd’s pie
- Ready in 2 hrs 15 mins
Make this comforting pie in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only what you need
5
ratings
Easy
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Glazed gammon with parsley & cider sauce
- Ready in 6 hrs 30 mins
When you want to do something different for Christmas, this glazed ham makes a wonderful alternative to turkey
4
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Festive ham
- Ready in 4 hrs 30 mins
While you'll probably only want to use this recipe at celebrations, good, wholesome food like this festive ham is appropriate for any day - by chef Richard Corrigan
3
ratings
For The Keen Cook
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Sweet & hot prawn & pineapple curry
- Ready in 30 mins
A rich and fragrant prawn curry, ready to eat in just half an hour
5
ratings
Easy
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Salt & pepper turkey
- Ready in 4 hrs 30 mins
A finishing touch of a lattice of bacon makes this turkey a Christmas dinner centre-stage star
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Easy
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Classic roast turkey with red wine baste
- Ready in 3 hrs 50 mins
A recipe designed to guarantee your turkey is succulent, full of flavour and takes pride of place on your table
2
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Rosemary & anchovy lamb steaks
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
Anchovies add a lovely saltiness to these juicy barbecued steaks, without imparting a fishy taste
3
ratings
Easy
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Crab & ginger tart with a chilli dressing
- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
Lesley Waters gives us her modern, British take on quiche
2
ratings
Moderately Easy
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Provençal omelette cake
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
Vegetarian mains don't get better than this. Perfect for garden parties, packed lunches, or a mid week meal. This versatile dish will please all palates
3
ratings
Moderately Easy
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