Dinner party main recipes
63 Recipes
From easy crowd-pleasing recipes to more impressive dishes for special occasions, try our dinner party main course ideas for fuss-free entertaining.
Introduce a little luxury to a creamy chicken and potato gratin by adding truffle. A great comfort dish to serve in winter, or when you want something special
Choose the freshest ingredients for a world-class paella with our ultimate recipe. Serve this classic Spanish seafood dish in the pan to impress your guests
Ever-versatile salmon is as popular on our shopping lists as chicken. Make the most of it with this impressive recipe
Cook goose glazed in honey and spices for an alternative to turkey this Christmas. Serve with herby confit potatoes
Impress dinner guests with these lightly spiced lamb chops served on a bed of broad bean pesto. Serve with fennel fronds, a drizzle of olive oil and lemon
This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread
Cooking cauliflower this way gives it a richness that's balanced by the dressing. A great side dish for a roast dinner and it also works as a vegetarian main
Get the spiced lamb and new potatoes cooking straight away while you do the rest of the prep. This speedy dinner is delicious with a salted tomato salad
The Spanish-style stuffing in this roast chicken dish is packed with flavour and even more so if you make it ahead of time
Blue cheese and chicory is a classic combination that defines this Tatin-style tart, with hazelnuts added for extra crunch. Perfect for entertaining
Make this classic Indian dish for deliciously moist lamb with paneer, rice and spinach, all spiced to perfection. Great for casual entertaining
Perfectly marinated meat that melts in the mouth is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Cook this roast for five hours, rest, then sprinkle with zesty gremolata
If you're cooking to impress, up your game with Tom's perfect poultry dish for a sensational, seasonal supper for two
Let the subtle flavour and meaty texture of hake be the star of the show with just a little paprika oil to lift it. Ideal for an easy, light, romantic meal
This is so good we'd be surprised if this chicken fillet recipe doesn't become a firm favourite. Save it to your My Good Food collection and enjoy.
Duck with an orange glaze is an unbeatable combination, this mouthwatering main course is a festive feast for two
Theo Randall shares his recipe for a classic Italian dish that transforms homemade pasta into something special - our step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow
This is vegan comfort food at its best. Layer up slices of aubergine with a spicy coconut milk and tomato sauce for a hearty, warming meal
This smoky, melt-in-the-mouth main course is slow-cooked for several hours, making it ideal for a Bonfire Night feast after the fireworks
Inspired by a risotto from London restaurant Ooze, smoked salmon may sound expensive for a midweek meal, but is no more costly than cooking with red meat
Small whole fish like lemon or Dover sole make perfect individual portions in this special seafood supper for two
This Mexican stew is hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, with butternut squash, black beans and juicy tomatoes
This elegant, gluten-free main is special enough for a dinner party, yet simple and quick to make for no fuss entertaining
Glaze succulent salmon fillets, then serve on a bed of noodles and beansprouts for an easy and quick dinner party main
