Healthy dinner party recipes
Feeding a crowd? These recipes are perfect for the health conscious host.
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Smoked salmon with horseradish crème fraîche & beetroot
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- Ready in 25 mins
This speedy salad can be whipped up as an impressive starter - the fish is completely lifted by contrasting flavours
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Easy
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Prawn spring roll wraps
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- Ready in 30 mins
These healthy bites make a great light lunch or snack with a little bowl of sweet chilli sauce
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Easy
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Smoked salmon & avocado sushi
- Ready in 30 mins
Fancy making sushi at home? This simple recipe makes 32 healthy little bites, ideal for lunch or served as canapés
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Pea & mint soup
- Ready in 30 mins
A superhealthy starter or snack that's great hot or cold
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Easy
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Chicken skewers with satay dip
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- Ready in 22 mins
If you're looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can't go far wrong with this easy classic
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Thai squash & pineapple curry
- Ready in 40 mins
Try this curry with a touch of Thai flavours, ready in 30 minutes
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Tagliatelle with vegetable ragu
- Ready in 50 mins
This healthy veggie bolognese-style sauce is great served with pasta and crams in 3 of your 5-a-day
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Spicy root & lentil casserole
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- Ready in 45 mins
The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper
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Lasagne with spinach & mushrooms
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- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
Lasagne doesn't have to be off limits if you want to cut down on fat...
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Vegetable chilli bowl
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- Ready in 30 mins
A richly flavoured veggie dish - serve with crusty bread
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Paella fried rice
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- Ready in 10 mins
A great dish when you fancy a taste of the med in an instant. This cheat's paella is as authentic as you can be in 10 minutes!
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Cod & tomato tray bake
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- Ready in 45 mins
This simple everyday fish supper with smooth tomato sauce helps you hit 4 of your 5-a-day
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Fish pie with swede & potato topping
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Making fish pie can be a palaver - not this one! Reassuringly simple, and ready in just over an hour
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Steamed trout with ginger & garlic
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- Ready in 20 mins
A classic combination of ginger and garlic makes this trout dish a winner - elegant enough for an informal dinner party
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Mussels in Thai broth
- Ready in 15 mins
John Torode's fragrant steamed mussels make an easy and quick supper that's ready in just 15 minutes
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Chicken with harissa & tomatoes
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- Ready in 17 mins
Quick and easy midweek chicken supper recipe, with just a little hint of spice
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The ultimate makeover: Chicken pie
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Angela Nilsen reinvents a classic recipe to make chicken pie a healthy choice for you
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Slow-braised soy & five-spice beef
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- Ready in 2 hrs 45 mins
This light Chinese-style one pot uses Asian spices for loads of flavour but no added calories
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Teriyaki steak with fennel slaw
- Ready in 20 mins
This flavoursome Asian-style dish is low in fat and easy to make
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Duck stir-fry with ginger & greens
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- Ready in 15 mins
There's no need to save duck for special occasions when it makes such a fantastic supper, in just 15 minutes
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The ultimate makeover: Potato dauphinoise
- Ready in 2 hrs
Crème fraîche, stock and semi-skimmed milk replace traditional ingredients to make this the healthiest dauphinoise yet
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Minted green bean salad
- Ready in 35 mins
Just 5 ingredients in this summery vegan salad - you can make it a day in advance too
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Stir-fried broccoli with coconut
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- Ready in 20 mins
This quick spiced vegetable dish is inspired by the fresh flavours of south India and can be made with all greens
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The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse
- Ready in 20 mins
This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids
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Rhubarb & strawberry meringue pots
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- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
A tasty, light and fluffy low-fat treat
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Moderately Easy
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Lychee & ginger sorbet
- Ready in 25 mins
This refreshing make-ahead dessert is a cooling way to finish off a Chinese-themed dinner party
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Quick mango pudding
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If you've taken time to make a special main course, why not take the pressure off and serve this simple but delicious pud
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Poached pears in spiced tea
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- Ready in 25 mins
This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget
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Upside-down lemon cheesecake
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- Ready in 4 hrs
Try this healthier version of a dinner party favourite
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Angela’s lighter chocolate tart
- Ready in 1 hr
A chocolate tart with a rich taste and moussey texture – but with two-thirds less fat than the classic version
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Moderately Easy
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