Feed-a-crowd recipes

A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad

Combine fish pie with mac 'n' cheese to make this crowd-pleasing dinner. The dish freezes well, so you can make ahead if you like for busy weeknights

Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal

Gordon Ramsay’s succulent maple-glazed ham is perfect for a Boxing Day feast

Enjoy the spicy, rich flavours of tikka masala with this family-friendly lighter version that's both healthy and gluten-free. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Perfect for busy nights, this pot-roast chicken with masala seasoning is ideal for sticking in the oven to feed a crowd. Enjoy with poppadums and chutney

Indulge in a slice of lemon cake for afternoon tea. With lovely light sponge layers, a citrus zing offsets the rich and creamy soft cheese icing

Make our ultimate classic cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing to satisfy your sweet tooth. Prepare the day before for warm, sticky buns for breakfast

If you're a fan of chilli con carne, you'll love this dark, sweet and spicy South American stew with ancho, ground nuts and chocolate

Transform a classic lemon drizzle cake into a self-saucing pud for a cheap, comforting dessert. Serve with cream or custard

Make this tasty Mexican rice to serve a crowd. Our recipe is vegan but if everyone you're cooking for eats meat, some chopped bacon in with the onions works well

This is one of those wonderful dishes that improves with keeping

Try this Spanish-style baked cheesecake with a burnished exterior. With crème caramel-style bittersweet notes and a creamy yet light centre, it's heavenly

With golden aubergine, fresh tomatoes and a fragrant coconut sauce, this veggie curry's a surefire summertime winner

A delicious one-pot of spicy braised beef is a great, stress-free way to fill up a hungry crowd

An easy way to turn sausages into something special. Use the sweet, sticky sauce to marinate chicken drumsticks, too

Warm up with our easy slow cooker lamb stew, with aromatic spices and bags of flavour. This simple, crowd-pleasing dish takes just 10 minutes to prep

This comforting casserole is a real crowd-pleaser, great served with jacket potatoes on Bonfire Night

Serve this gently spiced chicken pie warm or cold – it's delicious either way. While it looks impressive for a party or picnic, it's easy to make using ready-made puff pastry

Serve crumble for dinner by omitting the sugar and replacing the fruit with a savoury squash filling. It’s a warming dish that’s ideal for autumnal suppers

This chocolate and marshmallow feast is an Australian favourite - and it's easy to see why. It even makes its own sauce!

Make a veggie showstopper in this homity pie – a creamy potato, onion and cheese pie, with the addition of leeks. Make it your own with more veg, if you like

A versatile pasta bake is a midweek staple and this recipe can even be made ahead and frozen for extra convenience