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Easy dinner party mains

Planning a dinner party can be exciting but also daunting. If you’re not sure what to cook, take the faff out of entertaining with our simple recipes. These delicious main course ideas are all easy to assemble and cook. Some can be made ahead, some are quick to prepare on the night – and all of them offer maximum flavour for minimum effort.

Take your pick from classic dinner party ideas like creamy risottos, fishcakes, venison, pork and lamb. Choose from elevated chicken traybakes, a whole sea bass with a tomato sauce or homemade gnocchi. You’ll also find plenty of vegetarian and vegan dinner party mains, which are impressive enough to feed the whole gang.

Need help deciding on what to serve with your lasagne or looking for ideas for a full menu? We’ve pulled together dozens of dinner party menus, from vegetarian to seasonal and festive options.

For those nights when hosting isn’t on the cards, check out our easy midweek dinner recipes.

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