Healthy mix 'n' match menu

Healthy mix 'n' match menu

Under 900 calorie dinner party menu

Mix and match these three healthy starters, mains and desserts and create a healthy dinner party menu with less than 900 calories.

 

Starters

Starters

Starter recipes

Kick off your dinner party in style with these inspiring starter recipes. From soups to salads and delicious pâtés and terrines.

Mains

Mains

Main course recipes

We've got inspiring main course recipes from pies to curries, roast recipes and exciting stir-fry ideas.

Desserts

Desserts

Dessert recipes

We've got dessert recipes for all occasions. From cakes to classic British puddings, parfait recipes and ice cream recipes.

Dinner party diets

Dinner party diets

Healthy dinner party menus

Cooking for guests doesn't mean you need to serve food laden with calories. These healthy dinner party menus – for four and six  – will satisfy diners without challenging their waistlines.

Veggie main courses

Veggie main courses

Vegetarian main courses

Dinner party, dinner for two or dinner in front of the TV. Whatever the occasion, here are 10 of the best vegetarian main course recipes.

Desserts

Desserts

Exotic desserts

Bring some sunshine into your life with these light, bright, fruity desserts, which include an easy soufflé, zesty pavlova, and a charming upside-down cake.

Starters

Starters

Shortcut starters

Entertaining a lot over the festive season? Impress guests with these no-fuss recipes that combine storecupboard standbys with time-saving products – there’s a handy shopping list, too.

Nibbles

Nibbles

Canapes

Hosting a dinner party can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. We've got some delicious canapes for you to kick off your dinner party with, from smoked salmon recipes, to filo tartlets and delicious snacks and nibbles.

Healthy dinner party

Healthy dinner party

Healthy dinner party menu

Dine in style without the guilt of piling on the pounds with this healthy dinner party menu.

Spanish menu for six

Spanish menu for six

Spanish menu for six

This menu takes its inspiration from Spain, with a few more far-flung flavours added for good measure (and a local hero in the form of purple sprouting broccoli). The cocido is a special dish because it's versatile...

Eat British

Eat British

British dinner party menus

Once the laughing stock of global cuisine, British food has had a resurgence and British recipes are fast becoming favourites. Here are three British menus – traditional, contemporary and vegetarian.

One hour menu for four

One hour menu for four

One hour menu for four

This Friday night special takes 60 minutes and serves four.  With all three courses ready in an hour, you'll have much more time to spend with your guests.

Eat Italian

Eat Italian

Italian dinner party menus

Italian recipes are loved by all so an Italian dinner party is always a winner. We have four Italian dinner party menus for you to peruse, including vegetarian dishes to suit all palates.

Eat Spanish

Eat Spanish

Spanish menu for six

This menu takes its inspiration from Spain, with a few more far-flung flavours added for good measure (and a local hero in the form of purple sprouting broccoli). The cocido is a special dish because it's versatile...

A vegetarian dinner party

A vegetarian dinner party

Top 10 vegetarian mains

You have chosen – here are our most viewed vegetarian mains. From soups, to curries, to risotto cakes, these veggie recipes are colourful, flavourful, and wonderful – even if we say so ourselves.

The simple dinner party

The simple dinner party

One hour menu

Move over Jamie, the delicious. team shows you how to make a three course banquet in under an hour. This month we’re bringing you a taste of the sunshine with the perfect summer menu.

One hour roast

One hour roast

One hour roast

This fabulous two course meal will be ready in one hour, so you can entertain after work. Make this your Friday night special menu for sharing with friends.

Dinner party extras

Dinner party extras

Canapés and cocktails

Our nifty nibbles and classy cocktails will get your party started in no time. Whether you're handing out Mini Yorkshires or giving your guests a Hot Caribbean kiss, everyone will feel thoroughly indulged by this decadent spread.

One hour menu with friends

One hour menu with friends

One hour menu for friends

Having a dinner party with friends and only got an hour to make three delicious courses? No problem, try one of these time-saving menus and have dinner on the table in 60 minutes flat.

Romantic meal for two

Romantic meal for two

Whirlwind romance

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we thought we'd prepare you with a fancy French three-course meal for two.

One hour vegetarian menu

One hour  vegetarian menu

One hour vegetarian menu

This vegetarian feast takes only an hour to prepare and is guaranteed to impress any dinner party guest.

One hour Moroccan menu

One hour Moroccan menu

One hour Moroccan menu

Invoke the aromatic heat of Morocco for midweek or Friday night guests with this speedy feast. All three courses are ready in just an hour from start to finish. Set the timer and get cooking!

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