Dinner

Salmon wrapped in filo pastry is the dinner party main course that produces a genuinely spectacular result — a golden, shatteringly crispy parcel that reveals …

Salmon mousse is one of the most elegant make-ahead starters in this collection. It is made the day before, set overnight in individual ramekins or …

Asparagus quiche is the quiche to make during the six weeks of British asparagus season — May and early June — when asparagus is sweet, …

Leek and Stilton is one of the great British flavour combinations — the sweetness of properly softened leeks against the bold, slightly pungent, creamy character …

A chicken and herb casserole is the kind of dish that does not shout about itself. It is not bold or dramatic. It is quiet, …

Paprika chicken thighs are one of the most reliably excellent weeknight dinners in this collection. The recipe is simple — a spiced marinade of smoked …

The standard fish pie on this site is a classic — white fish, smoked haddock, prawns, cream sauce, mashed potato. This version adds leeks, which …

Aubergine lasagne is the vegetarian version of the classic baked pasta that earns its place entirely on its own merits rather than as a substitution …

Individual dauphinoise potatoes solve the one problem with serving dauphinoise at a dinner party — the serving problem. A large dish of dauphinoise is wonderful …

Sausage and red pepper casserole is the one-pan dinner that proves you do not need expensive ingredients or elaborate technique to make something genuinely excellent. …