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Healthy mix 'n' match menu
Mix and match these three healthy starters, mains and desserts and create a healthy dinner party menu with less than 900 calories.
Starters
Kick off your dinner party in style with these inspiring starter recipes. From soups to salads and delicious pâtés and terrines.
Mains
We've got inspiring main course recipes from pies to curries, roast recipes and exciting stir-fry ideas.
Desserts
We've got dessert recipes for all occasions. From cakes to classic British puddings, parfait recipes and ice cream recipes.
Dinner party diets
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
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.
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.
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
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
Dine in style without the guilt of piling on the pounds with this healthy dinner party menu.
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
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
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
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
A vegetarian dinner party
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
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
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
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
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
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
This vegetarian feast takes only an hour to prepare and is guaranteed to impress any dinner party guest.
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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