
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
Baked sea bass with lemon caper dressing
This elegant, gluten-free main is special enough for a dinner party, yet simple and quick to make for no fuss entertaining
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.
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
Crab linguine with chilli & parsley
Keep it simple with this restaurant-style crab linguine with chilli and parsley – it takes a few good-quality ingredients and lets them shine
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
Pomegranate salmon
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
One-pan seafood roast with smoky garlic butter
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
Seafood paella
This impressive Spanish one pot, with monkfish, king prawns and mussels, is perfect for feeding a crowd at a dinner party
Smoked salmon & lemon risotto
Inspired by a risotto from London restaurant Ooze, smoked salmon may sound expensive for a midweek meal, but is no more costly than cooking with red meat
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
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
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
Beef bourguignon with celeriac mash
This sumptuous, step-by-step recipe for slow-cooked stew from Gordon Ramsay makes a great winter supper
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
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
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.
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