Dinner party recipes

Hosting a dinner party needn't be stressful with our simple but stylish suppers. From make-ahead mains to one-pot wonders, we've chosen our favourite recipes.

If you want to cheat at entertaining, try one of our best one-pot recipes for a hassle-free evening.

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    Table setting ideas

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    Canapes

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Chocolate crèmes brûlées
Chocolate crèmes brûlées
By Rachel Allen on Rachel Allen's Dinner Parties
Rachel Allen loves her brother-in-law’s take on crème brûlée – a creamy chocolate custard topped with sugary crust

Avg user rating: 5 out of 5 stars



intermediate

Total time
15 min

Scallops with Brussels sprouts
Scallops with Brussels sprouts
By Rachel Allen on Rachel Allen's Dinner Parties
Rachel Allen's dish marries salty bacon and rich scallops and sweet citrus

Avg user rating: 3 out of 5 stars



easy

Total time
25 min

Almond meringue with apricot purée
Almond meringue with apricot purée
By Rachel Allen on Rachel Allen's Dinner Parties
Rachel Allen drizzles her almond-encrusted meringues with a sweet and sticky apricot purée

Avg user rating: 3 out of 5 stars



easy

Total time
1 hr

Baked beetroot risotto with parmesan crisps
Baked beetroot risotto with parmesan crisps
on Rachel Allen's Dinner Parties
Rachel Allen’s shockingly pink risotto requires hardly any stirring and is garnished with homemade crisps and roasted beetroot chunks

Avg user rating: 4 out of 5 stars



intermediate

Total time
1 hr 35 min

Beef stroganoff flambé
Beef stroganoff flambé

Impress your friends with this spectacular take on beef stroganoff that goes up in flames

Avg user rating: 3 out of 5 stars



advanced

Total time
35 min