
Dinner party mains
From easy crowd-pleasing recipes to more impressive dishes for special occasions, try our dinner party main course ideas for fuss-free entertaining.
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One-pot chicken chasseur
This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread
Beef bourguignon with celeriac mash
This sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for slow-cooked stew from Gordon Ramsay makes a great winter supper
Mustard-stuffed chicken
This is so good we'd be surprised if this chicken fillet recipe doesn't become a firm favourite. Save it to your My Good Food collection and enjoy.
Salmon en croûte
Take salmon en croûte to the next level. Succulent salmon, cream cheese and dill are encased in crisp puff pastry with a pickled cucumber side.
Creamy baked gnocchi with squash & spinach
Impress dinner guests with this oozy squash and spinach gnocchi dish. Guests will never know you made it in just 30 minutes with the help of a microwave
Slow-roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus
For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe
Goat's cheese & thyme stuffed chicken
The chicken, goat’s cheese and bacon combo is totally delicious, and the veg adds a welcome sweetness. Serve with a few steamed Jersey Royals
Next level porchetta
Make this impressive porchetta main for a crowd without breaking the bank – this rolled pork joint is great for a special occasion
Truffle chicken & potato gratin
Introduce a little luxury to a creamy chicken and potato gratin by adding truffle. A great comfort dish to serve in winter, or when you want something special
Cumin-crusted lamb with shallots & crushed new potatoes
Get the spiced lamb and new potatoes cooking straight away while you do the rest of the prep. This speedy dinner is delicious with a salted tomato salad
Lasagne soup
Whip up this easy soup on cold days – it has all the moreish flavours of lasagne, including cherry tomatoes, sheets of pasta and molten cheese
App onlyFish & chorizo stew with confit garlic aioli. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Top this stew with our homemade aïoli to transform it into a rich, unctuous dish. Swirl a dollop into the stew before serving, with extra on the side
App onlyCaramelised onion, squash & gruyère tart. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Take time caramelising the onions in this dish – cooked slowly for about 20 minutes, they’ll soften and become jammy and sweet. They’re the star of this tart
Cod & prawn pie with saffron potatoes
Elevate fish pie with a touch of saffron to make a meal you can serve to guests without compromising on your healthy eating routine
Salmon & spinach with tartare cream
Ever-versatile salmon is as popular on our shopping lists as chicken. Make the most of it with this impressive recipe
Confit salmon with tahini, pistachio & herb crust
Cook salmon using the confit method for meltingly soft fish. With a pomegranate, pistachio and herb crust, it's a stunning fish course for a special occasion
Honey-glazed spiced roast goose & confit potatoes
Cook goose glazed in honey and spices for an alternative to turkey this Christmas. Serve with herby confit potatoes
Lamb chops with chilli & Ligurian broad bean pesto
Impress dinner guests with these lightly spiced lamb chops served on a bed of broad bean pesto. Serve with fennel fronds, a drizzle of olive oil and lemon
Lemon roast chicken with chorizo stuffing
The Spanish-style stuffing in this roast chicken dish is packed with flavour and even more so if you make it ahead of time
Lamb biryani
Make this classic Indian dish for deliciously moist lamb with paneer, rice and spinach, all spiced to perfection. Great for casual entertaining
Sole meunière with blood orange & crispy capers
Marvel at the combination of delicate white fish with caramelised citrus flavours and sharp capers. A great dish for entertaining
Miso salmon
Glaze succulent salmon fillets in miso, balsamic vinegar and soy, then serve on a bed of noodles and beansprouts for an easy and quick dinner party main
Caramelised onion & chicory tart with gorgonzola
Blue cheese and chicory is a classic combination that defines this tatin-style tart, with hazelnuts added for extra crunch. Perfect for entertaining
Spiced aubergine bake
This is vegan comfort food at its best. Layer up slices of aubergine with a spicy coconut milk and tomato sauce for a hearty, warming meal





























