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Chocolate hazelnut ice cream cheesecake
No one will guess that this easy, rich and creamy no-cook, make-ahead cheesecake uses only 4 ingredients - ideal for a dinner party
Lamb with warm potato & olive salad
This restaurant-standard dish is simple to make but worthy of any dinner party. Cooking the lamb this way stops it drying out and gives it a subtle flavour
Rhubarb & ginger crème brûlée
Combine the heady flavours of rhubarb and ginger to make a crème brûlée with a real flavour punch. It's a stunning dessert at the end of a special dinner
Pistachio tiramisu
Delight guests with a pistachio twist on tiramisu, with a pistachio cream filling and pistachio topping. It's a perfect dessert for a dinner party
Smoked trout & horseradish pâté
Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill - great for a last minute party dish
Slow-cooked harissa lamb
Try this slow cooked harissa lamb as an alternative roast. We love the texture – it’s half-roasted and half-pulled, fork-tender but still easy to carve
Tiramisu meringue roulade
Combine tiramisu and meringue roulade to make an impressive dessert. The crisp meringue contrasts beautifully with the silky coffee cream in this recipe
Nettle spanakopita
Using nettles instead of spinach gives the classic spanakopita a spring time twist. Young nettles are a sweet, nutritious and free alternative to spinach
Cheese, bacon & asparagus puffs
Serve these simple four-ingredient cheese puffs as part of a picnic or for lunch. You could also try adding some roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes or pesto
Cocktail blinis
These dainty little Eastern European pancakes have a distinctive flavour and are party perfect. Finish with two toppings - beetroot and quail's egg, and smoked salmon pâté - for a creative canapé
Jerk turkey
Try a Caribbean twist on a roast dinner with this jerk turkey. Serve with rice and peas, plus creamy coleslaw to balance the spiciness of the jerk marinade.
Stout-braised short ribs with horseradish & carrots. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Cook these stout-braised ribs low and slow to get lovely, tender meat. It's easy to portion, plus it looks great on the plate – perfect for a family feast
One-pan roast duck legs with white beans & carrots
Make a minimalist version of cassoulet by slow-roasting duck legs with white beans and carrots. It's a dish that's big on flavour but with few ingredients
Herb-roasted pork in milk with crackling
Try our take on milk-braised pork, or ‘maiale al latte’ – the best way we know of keeping lean pork succulent. Use the meat juices in this Tuscan-inspired recipe to make a rich gravy
Gluten-free chocolate cake
Make a dense, rich chocolate cake for a special occasion or anytime treat. While suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, it will prove a hit with everyone
Easy roast leg of lamb
Roast a leg of lamb for a family feast. It's ideal served with roasties and your favourite spring vegetables for an Easter dinner or Sunday roast
Spring greens carbonara
Enjoy a twist on a carbonara with plenty of spring vegetables. Sweet peas and asparagus balance the saltiness of the pancetta and richness of the egg yolks
Lime semifreddo cheesecake
This attractive frozen dessert can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months - perfect to get ahead for a Christmas dinner party
Spiced roast side of salmon
Serve salmon with paprika, ginger and honey mustard glaze for an Indian-inspired, original roast dinner centrepiece
Smashed roasted new potatoes
Combine roast potatoes, rösti and mash with this simple recipe. You can enhance it by smashing in pitted olives, capers, herbs, spring onions or garlic
Raspberry brûlée
Celebrate raspberry season with this take on crème brûlée. The sharp tang of this red fruit cuts through a rich custard base for the perfect summer dessert
Feed-a-crowd chunky beef chilli
The ultimate make-ahead dish, this chilli con carne can be frozen for up to 2 months - simply add more chillies to turn up the heat
Pineapple & ginger pavlova
Pile whipped cream and charred pineapple on a meringue base to create a stunning dinner party dessert which you can make ahead
Salted caramel choc pots
Combining sweet and salty flavours really works when chocolate and toffee is involved - best served in individual portions