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One-tray dinner party dishes

Invite friends and family round for dinner and serve up one of these special one-tray recipes. There are ideas here for vegans, vegetarians and meat-lovers. Most of the prep can be done ahead of time, so when guests arrive, pop the main on the table and tuck in!

  1. Spinach, mushroom and blue cheese lasagne

    Lasagne is comfort food at its best and this cheesy vegetarian number is sure to be a hit. Hearty mushrooms add texture to the rich tomato sauce – flavoured with rosemary – and then layered with fresh lasagne sheets and dollops of cheese sauce. Creamy blue cheese is then dotted on top before baking.

    Spinach, mushroom and blue cheese lasagne
  2. Aubergine and butter bean stew with walnut pangrattato

    This impressive-looking vegan stew can be baked the day before so you only need to gently warm it up before serving. It’s packed with tomatoes, courgettes and aubergines, and topped with a zesty, nutty topping. Serve with ciabatta to mop up the sauce. Delicious!

    Aubergine and butter bean stew with walnut pangrattato
  3. Sticky brisket tacos with guacamole, pickled red onions and Mexican street-style corn

    Most of this sticky brisket recipe can be prepared beforehand. Beef brisket is marinated in a selection of spices and slow-cooked for six hours until melt-in-the-mouth-tender. Pile into mini tortillas with guacamole, pickled onions and cheesy, charred corn for a relaxed, crowd-pleasing main course.

    Sticky brisket tacos with guacamole, pickled red onions and Mexican street-style corn