Dinner party mains

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

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

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 smoky, melt-in-the-mouth main course is slow-cooked for several hours, making it ideal for a Bonfire Night feast after the fireworks

Pair tender goat meat with a dark, smoky and rich mole. Don’t skimp on the accompanying pickled radishes – the sharpness really brings the dish to life

Make the most of your air-fryer to make perfectly cooked pork belly, with crispy crackling and tender meat. Energy efficient, it's a great way to cook the dish

Ask your fishmonger to fillet the red mullet, but keep hold of the bones to make a fish stock, perfect for using in this saffron-infused baked rice

Use fresh pomegranate as well as molasses to get a deeper flavour in this salmon recipe. Serve with couscous or steamed green veg, if you like

Small whole fish like lemon or Dover sole make perfect individual portions in this special seafood supper for two

Soft tender pork with crisp crackling is a treat enough, but contrast with sweet mash for extra indulgence

Duck breast is perfect for entertaining - it's easy to cook, readily available, yet not something you eat every day

Feed a crowd on a budget with brisket, a cheap cut of beef that takes on flavours well, here with Christmassy cinnamon, sweet orange and cranberries

Heart-healthy salmon is ideal for a dinner party. Use pre-cooked polenta to make this main course recipe even easier

Entertain the easy way with this quick-to-prepare rustic one-pot - just serve with crusty bread

Toss through brown crab, garlic and chives with spaghetti to make this easy pasta dish. Although it uses mostly simple ingredients, it has a touch of luxury

Try something different and use goat meat to make these tacos. Enjoy with punchy green and adobo sauces, plus avocado, lime and jalapeño chillies

Give the Sunday roast a new look with hasselback potatoes and smoky, charred seafood, all cooked in one pan. Serve with bread for mopping up the buttery juices

A great dinner party dish. This can be made ahead and frozen so there's always something ready to entertain guests

This elegant, gluten-free main is special enough for a dinner party, yet simple and quick to make for no fuss entertaining