Easy entertaining recipes
Pies, one-pots, curries and other classic dishes that only get better after a night in the fridge, freeing you up to be the host with the most.
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Funky feta skewers

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Cheese and pineapple on a stick gets a totally tropical transformation - use watermelon and mango and sprinkle with poppyseeds
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Smoked salmon & watercress pinwheels
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These decorative fish bites may dazzle as a quick canapé, but require just four simple ingredients rolled up
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Salted caramel choc pots

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Combining sweet and salty flavours really works when chocolate and toffee is involved - best served in individual portions
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Spiced roast side of salmon

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Serve salmon with paprika, ginger and honey mustard glaze for an Indian-inspired, original roast
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Grilled peach, chicken & feta salad
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Contrast juicy sweet fruit with salty Greek cheese and finish with a honey, chilli and sherry vinegar dressing
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Courgette fritters
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Grate your courgette and add to a pancake batter then fry up these mini veggie patties with chilli dip
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Smoked salmon salad with crab dressing

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Quick yet luxurious, this is a great supper for two - the fresh crab mix with mayo and cayenne is also delicious with potatoes
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Nutty caramel & choc sundaes

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Reach into your storecupboard and freezer to create this sumptuous ice cream medley with salted peanuts, biscuits and caramel
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Sausage & bean casserole

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A comforting and hearty one-pot sausage stew with chorizo, smoked paprika and plenty of vegetables
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Jamaican grilled fish

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John Torode's authentic Caribbean marinade of beer, paprika and onion powder is put to best use on sustainable snapper or bream
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Smoky pork & black bean tacos

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Mexican pork chilli with a smoky barbecued flavour, served in crispy tortilla shells with ripe avocado
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Chocolate & raspberry pots
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These individual fluffy chocolate mousses are a great way to get kids into the kitchen to build their skills
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Mini banoffee pies

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Go retro with this easy and ever-popular dessert that's been given a smart dinner party makeover
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After-dinner mint cream

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This creamy syllabub is a spin on classic mint choc chip and a great way to use up leftover chocolates
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Spicy seafood stew with tomatoes & lime

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John Torode's Mexican-inspired one-pot casserole is packed with shellfish, white fish and plenty of chilli
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Figs with prosciutto

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A super-quick, delicious fig and prosciutto dish, great for a starter or snack
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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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Mustard-stuffed chicken
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This is so good we'd be surprised if this chicken fillet recipe doesn't become a firm favourite. Add it to your binder now and enjoy
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Peppered mackerel fish cakes
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Use up leftover mash to create a comforting, good-value family meal
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Chilli beef shepherd's pie
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The family favourite with a spicy kick and parsnip mash topping
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Parmesan spring chicken
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Full of spring flavours, the Parmesan coating gives a satisfying crunch and the meat stays tender
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Cheese & jalapeno bites with salsa & mojitos

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These moreish, easy-to-make wraps are perfect for a casual party
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Chicken, sweet potato & coconut curry

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Serve this mildly spiced curry with rice noodles, basmati rice or chappati breads and introduce your kids to curry
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Quick & easy party nibbles

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Ten stunning ideas for your Christmas drinks party, all suitable for vegetarians
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Thai green chicken curry
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Impress your friends and family with this fragrant and creamy Thai green chicken curry
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Pumpkin curry with chickpeas

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A veggie dinner party dish which stands alone as a vegan main course or as a complex side dish perfect served with spiced roast meat or fish
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Curried squash, lentil & coconut soup

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Flavour up butternut squash with Indian spices for this warming and healthy vegetarian soup
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Passion fruit trifle

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A layered no-cook dessert with a touch of passion (fruit)
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Ham, leek & potato pie

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Use up leftover ham in this family dish - add some celery sticks or other veg to the sauce too, if you like
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Creamy courgette lasagne
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Serve up this creamy quick dish for a last minute dinner party and impress veggie friends
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Chicken cacciatore
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A tasty tomato and chicken dish to feed the family - serve with short pasta or a big bowl of roast potatoes
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