Dinner party main recipes

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

Enjoy lobster thermidor for a celebratory starter or luxurious main course. We’ve given the dish a makeover while retaining its original charm

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