Budget entertaining recipes

Chocolate orange mousse, Prosecco cream and tingly sherbet - if you're entertaining a crowd, they'll love this dessert with a twist

This one-platter-serves-all beetroot hummus will be a big hit, and doesn’t require any cooking

Learn how to make superb homemade BBQ sauce and wow your garden party guests with our easy recipe – it's incredibly moreish

Whip up this simple peanut sauce recipe in just 10 minutes. Serve with chicken or vegetable skewers for a starter or party nibble. Kids love it too!

Serve up these crisp vegan samosas as a tasty starter or side dish with your favourite curry. They also make great buffet food for your next party.

Cook this tasty, budget-friendly vegan curry for an easy family dinner. With spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two of your five-a-day and it’s under 400 calories

Our delicious chilli, prawn and garlic linguine recipe is elegant enough for a dinner party but light enough to be enjoyed for dinner during the week

This simple vegetable curry is budget-friendly and great for feeding a crowd, served with naan and rice. You can freeze batches for future midweek meals.

A spicy twist on a simple frittata recipe, with Masala paste, coriander and plump cherry tomatoes. Pair it with our avocado salsa for a light and budget-friendly supper

Make our budget-friendly stir-fry with ginger, sesame and chilli prawns for a super-simple midweek meal. This speedy, low-fat supper makes a great dinner for two

Try this healthy pilaf filled for an easy midweek meal. With cashew nuts, veg and spices, it's not only tasty but budget-friendly too. Top with coriander chutney

This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni

Indulge in our gooey, rich, chocolatey pud. It's budget-friendly, and just as good for a Friday night treat as it is for a casual dinner party dessert

A simple, budget, spring salad that can add a healthy dose of vegetables to your midweek meal. This easy vegan dish also makes great leftover lunches

Throw together cheese, tomatoes, chilli, spring onions and chorizo to make these easy air fryer quesadillas – they'll prove a hit with the whole family

A wonderfully aromatic North African lamb casserole with a citrus tang - great for dinner parties

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.

Great for casual entertaining, when you fancy a warming beef stew but with some more vibrant flavours

A rustic and warm root vegetable salad with creamy dressing and lots of healthy watercress leaves - great for a buffet

Cook our easy one-pot curry in just half an hour, with only 5 mins prep. Serve with rice and yogurt, it's ideal for feeding the family quickly, on a budget. Or serve with cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly dinner.

Make our simple tzatziki sauce. This fresh and simple Greek dip is perfect served with toasted pitta bread for a party platter or served with slow roast lamb

This vegetarian dish is packed full of great textures and tastes - smoky aubergine, nutty chickpeas and earthy walnuts

This prawn and fennel risotto gets a little extra kick from lemon zest and and rocket - perfect for a dinner party