Dinner party mains

This French bistro classic is easy to make at home and fabulous with creamy mash or crusty bread

Make this classic Indian dish for deliciously moist lamb with paneer, rice and spinach, all spiced to perfection. Great for casual entertaining

This Mexican stew is hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, with butternut squash, black beans and juicy tomatoes

This sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for slow-cooked stew from Gordon Ramsay makes a great winter supper

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.

Serve crumble for dinner by omitting the sugar and replacing the fruit with a savoury squash filling. It’s a warming dish that’s ideal for autumnal suppers

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

Combine the sweet, earthy flavour of butternut squash with sausage, spinach, mushrooms and sage in this hearty pasta bake. It takes a little effort but it's well worth it

Prepare this delicious chicken and pumpkin dish the day before and just pop in the oven as your guests arrive.

For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe

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

Give the Sunday roast a new look with hasselback potatoes and smoky, charred seafood, all cooked in one pan. Serve with bread for mopping up the buttery juices

This elegant, gluten-free main is special enough for a dinner party, yet simple and quick to make for no fuss entertaining

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

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

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

Keep it simple with this restaurant-style crab linguine with chilli and parsley – it takes a few good-quality ingredients and lets them shine

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

Feed a crowd on a budget with brisket, a cheap cut of beef that takes on flavours well, here with Christmassy cinnamon, sweet orange and cranberries

Use fresh pomegranate as well as molasses to get a deeper flavour in this salmon recipe. Serve with couscous or steamed green veg, if you like

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