This is one of my favourite things to make when I have people over for dinner. Everything can be prepared in advance and ready to go and all served in the middle of the table for everyone to get stuck into. The slow cooked pork with chipotle, orange, cinnamon, and star anise is so full of flavour and just melts in the mouth. All the other elements add plenty of different flavours and textures to make sure that every mouthful is a proper taste sensation. Can’t wait to share the recipe for this one tomorrow - this is one you’re going to need to save. Would make a fabulous dinner for in-between Christmas and New Year as well when everyone needs a bit of spice.

The creamy richness of burrata means it can be paired with some very strong flavours. The black garlic emulsion is sharp and sweet with a deep smoky umami flavour which goes so well with the other elements of the dish. The crispy capers and parma ham crumb add texture and a moreish saltiness, the pickled rhubarb is sharp and zingy and the dill oil adds a lovely herby freshness and greenery to the plate. With some crunchy fennel seed crostinis to mop up all the goodness, this would be a lovely dinner party starter to share or as part of a sharing mezze meal.

This beef rendang will knock your socks off. It has everything you want in a curry. A little bit of heat, sourness, sweetness and aromatic spice, it is so moreish and perfect to impress any guests. I love to serve it with some shaved cucumber which has been sprinkled with sea salt flakes and left to drain over a sieve. It brings a refreshing coolness to the dish which works so well with the intensely rich, coconutty curry. My recipe makes enough to serve 8 and the paste can be kept in the fridge or freezer for whenever you need it so it really is worth making a big batch.

This is a rich dinner which would be perfect for a dinner party or comforting Sunday meal. The crispy pork crackling with soft pork flesh stuffed with plenty of herbs, orange and garlic is so easy to do and so delicious. Paired with a creamy buttery risotto full of plenty of salty, nutty parmesan and the slight hint of floral saffron goes so well and some spicy nduja butter brings it all together.

This recipe is a winner. The spiced marinaded lamb leg steaks are so flavoursome and tender and when combined with the salty, creamy whipped feta, zingy pine nut salsa, sweet roasted veg, juicy roasted tomatoes and fluffy flatbreads, it is a dish full of texture and flavour which feels like a real treat. It is my favourite type of food which can be piled high on a big platter and put in the middle of the table for everyone to help themselves.

If you’re looking for a light and summery pudding then look no further than this vanilla and elderflower pannacotta. I add some natural yoghurt which gives a slightly firmer texture and subtle sourness to the dessert which I really enjoy. Served with some crumbly shortbread and macerated strawberries, it really is the ideal make ahead dinner party dessert.