Easy dinner party mains

Your dinner party will run smoothly with our easy main course recipes. Dishes like the herb-crusted rack of lamb and the fillet of beef are real showstoppers.

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All-in-one lasagne

All-in-one lasagne

An all-in-one vegetarian lasagne in which you stir cabbage, lentils and crème fraîche into the...

Vegetarian
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Confit salmon with mint and coriander chutney and pomegranate and pistachio chaat

Confit salmon with mint and coriander chutney and...

”Confit is a classic French technique in which fish or meat is submerged in fat...

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Smoked haddock and jersey royal stew

Smoked haddock and jersey royal stew

This stunning stew is all about championing the wonderful flavour of the oak-smoked haddock. Serve...

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Slow-cooked beef stew

Slow-cooked beef stew

Digital Editor Vic Grimshaw’s slow-cooked beef stew celebrates the Aga. Leave to cook low and...

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Hot-smoked trout, new potato and beetroot salad

Hot-smoked trout, new potato and beetroot salad

Gill Meller showcases hot-smoked trout by pairing it with new potatoes, beetroot and horseradish in...

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Lebanese kofte

Lebanese kofte

Serve these spicy, marinated lamb koftes with a cooling tahini yogurt dip, toasted pittas and...

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Asparagus, pecorino and lemon risotto

Asparagus, pecorino and lemon risotto

The fresh and zingy flavours of lemon, mint and asparagus shine in Debbie Major’s springtime...

Vegetarian
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Crispy Vietnamese fishcakes

Crispy Vietnamese fishcakes

We’ve revamped the humble British fishcake with a Vietnamese twist, using yellow curry paste and...

Dairy-free
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Mushroom and leek filo pie

Mushroom and leek filo pie

This impressive vegetarian pie is packed full of mushrooms, leeks, cheddar cheese and gooey, soft-boiled...

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Pan-fried chicken supremes in mustard, cream and prune sauce

Pan-fried chicken supremes in mustard, cream and prune...

If you can’t find chicken supremes, you can use skin-on chicken breasts instead – both...

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Pork fillet with cheat’s tonnato

Pork fillet with cheat’s tonnato

This pork dish is packed full of protein and the tonnato takes all of 2...

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Pan-fried mackerel fillets with pear and pomegranate slaw

Pan-fried mackerel fillets with pear and pomegranate slaw

Mackerel is a great oily fish, full of omega-3, to incorporate into your diet. Paired...

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Whole baked cauliflower with pearl barley, wild mushrooms and cheese

Whole baked cauliflower with pearl barley, wild mushrooms...

An impressive cauliflower cheese-inspired recipe made heartier with pearl barley and wild mushrooms. This is...

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Chicken in an almond sauce with a sweet date salsa

Chicken in an almond sauce with a sweet...

Chicken braised in almond milk and served with a sweet salsa makes for an Italian...

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Roast sea bream with crunchy potatoes and samphire

Roast sea bream with crunchy potatoes and samphire

Say goodbye to the traditional roast chicken and hello to this alternative Sunday lunch. Sea...

Gluten-free
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Pan-fried fillets of sea bass with creamed fennel

Pan-fried fillets of sea bass with creamed fennel

Serve this easy, restaurant-style dish of crispy-skinned sea bass with creamy fennel, created by Eckington...

Gluten-free
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