These crisp and golden brown Onion & Spinach Pakoras are a delicious savoury start to any Indian-themed dinner party. They look fabulous and taste even better. A very popular Indian appetizer, especially in the North, Pakoras are often bought from street vendors who serve them steaming hot wrapped in a newpaper cone. Crisp and golden brown on the outside with a soft fragrant interior of finely chopped spinach, onions, fresh grated ginger, green chillies and an intoxicating combination of aromatic spices, the pakoras are blended together in a fine chickpea flour batter and flash fried at the last minute for an easy and outrageously delicious appetizer fit for a Maharajah. Onion & Spinach Pakoras Makes 12-16 pakoras 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup chickpea flour 1 medium size onion, finely chopped 1-inch ginger, finely grated 1 green chili, seeded and finely chopped 1 tsp ground fennel seed 1/4 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cumin a pinch of asafoetida 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup ice cold water, and more if necessary salt to taste oil for deep frying Remove the stems from the spinach. Wash, dry and finely chop. Add all the onion, ginger, green chili and all of the spices to the flour and mix well. Add 1/2 cup of ice cold water to make a fluffy smooth batter. Sprinkle the baking powder over this paste and mix lightly. Set aside for 15- 20 minutes. Heat oil for deep frying, until a drop of pakora mixture instantly floats to the top. Don’t let the oil smoke. Drop teaspoon-sized amounts of pakora mix into the oil until the surface is covered. Using a teaspoon gives a dumpling shape to the pakora, whereas dropping the dough from your fingers gives a more delicate, interesting shape. Stir and turn the pakora until they are lightly golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

These flaky and crisp Greek phyllo cones are filled with pastry cream, decorated with whipped cream, and garnished with your favorite toppings. Trigona Panoramatos are a beautiful dessert option for an elegant dinner party.

This slow-cooked lamb shoulder with a fresh fig pistachio salsa from The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen is an impressive centrepiece for any dinner party or upgraded Sunday roast.

Alex Mackay‘s spiced roast ’n’ braise lamb shoulder recipe is truly spectacular and deserves its place on any dinner party table, or as a Sunday roast main.  In his own words: ” My roast ’n’ braise technique captures the flavour of a roast with the melting richness of a slow braise. I serve it with gravy-soaked freekeh and soft, savoury onions that get drunk on the lamb’s flavour and become as good as the meat itself.”

All the flavor of juicy dumplings, without the faff and in a fraction of the time. Switch up your taco night with these super speedy, super easy smash dumpling tacos. Just press your dumpling filling onto mini tortillas, pan-fry, load up your toppings then drizzle with chilli oil and dumpling dipping sauce.

A large format panna cotta is infused with instant espresso and topped with a thick and glossy brown sugar finish. It's an easy dessert fit for a crowd.

Chicken Souvlaki Bowls with Garlic Fries: simple to throw together, full of fresh ingredients, extra colorful, super flavorful, and so delicious!

We’ve given these dainty sponges a little grown-up treatment with a slug of brandy, a citrussy syrup and a boozy custard. They would make an impressive dinner party dessert.

Salted chocolate pots with caramel sauce - a decadent treat that's something a bit special!

Vivek Singh’s mango and cardamom crème brûlées are a delicious fusion of East meets West and the perfect dessert to end any meal on a high! Created by Vivek himself to celebrate The Cinnamon Club’s 20th anniversary.

Chocolate Panna Cotta, it's creamy and smooth with a rich chocolate flavour. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert for dinner parties, weekends and special occasions.

At the Slanted Door in San Francisco, chef Charles Phan prepares spectacular Vietnamese specialties like this intensely sweet and savory caramelized black pepper chicken.

Caramelized onions are the backbone of many dishes, but it's time to give these humble alliums a turn in the spotlight with this tart.

Perfect Fusion cake- Saffron Cardamom Milk Cake with White Chocolate Ganache.

Easy, speedy smash banh mi tacos are a WONDERFUL twist on the smashed taco trend. All that bright, zesty banh mi flavor, in a very fun new form. They use everyday ingredients so they're ready to slot into your weekly menu rotation and are also FAB for dinner parties.

Learn how to make that perfectly crispy breaded Schnitzel you know and love from your favorite German restaurants!

I'm certainly no expert on Middle Eastern cuisine; but one thing I am certain of is I can’t get enough of it. The bright, acidic and spice forward flavors filled with varying textures and colors are often just what I’m craving. Plus, I have a penchant for over ordering whenever I go out to eat (Must Try All The Things) so Mezze style eating was pretty much tailor-made for me. You get to try a little of everything;  but clearing all the plates is a truly attainable goal (and one that I strive for at all times in life). Now just looking at this recipe may have you running for the nearest Middle Eastern joint in your ‘hood, but fear not! It’s actually much easier than it looks. The keys for success here? MEP (mise en place) all of your ingredients in advance so you can quickly whiz up the different layers in the food processor; all you’ll need is a quick rinse between each batch of flavorful dip. From Game Day to Viewing Parties to Galentine’s Celebrations; this hearty dip has all all your snacking needs covered! Don’t like your foods touching? Serve each component in separate bowls for the mezze board of your dreams! Not expecting a crowd? Just pick one or two of your favorite layers and whip that up as a stand alone dip.  Serve it with easy Homemade Za’atar Pita Chips and you’ll never go back to store bought.   Recipe and Headnote Molly Adams Watch this video on How To Roast Garlic.

This recipe for Bavarian cream and berries is perfect for a party. It's simple to make, but sure to impress your guests. Plus it can be whipped up in advance.

Made with just six pantry staples these mini baked custards are a surprisingly impressive dinner party dessert. The best thing is you can make them ahead as they need time to set, so you can concentrate on your main meal on the day.

Skip the tapas bar and make Patatas Bravas at home with crispy, roasted potatoes smothered in a homemade sweet and spicy tomato sauce and garlic aioli.

These immensely flavorful Thai chicken cakes with mango chutney will make you forget everything else and will set deeply in your brain mesmerizing you for a very long time!

I truly could eat dolmades every day. This fun Greek dish can be eaten warm as an appetizer with some of the pan juices spooned on top, room temperature, and even cold straight out of the fridge. Dolmades are delicious served with freshly squeezed lemon or tzatziki sauce and are perfect for a mezze platter. …

A big, gorgeous, many-layered dessert made up of cake, meringue, whipped cream, lemon curd and fruit. The cake and meringue bake together for convenience and to reduce several steps. Impressively beautiful, delightfully tasty.

Mary Berry's vegetarian version of an en croûte is packed with spinach and mushroom and would be the perfect alternative to a nut roast this Christmas.

this Pancit Canton Recipe is oily and cooked with pork or beef liver, pork or chicken meat, cabbage and carrots that are half-cooked, Kinchay (parsley) which is optional and seasoned with soy sauce and pepper. Calamansi juice is also added to give it a sour twist. You can also add some boiled eggs on top of the dish before serving if you wish.

A simple summer dinner with such wonderful flavor!

Learn how to make Spinach and Feta Cheese Borek - A classic Turkish Borek recipe made with stuffing phyllo sheets with spinach and feta. This authentic and simple recipe can be made ahead and baked right before serving for a warm and delicious breakfast or brunch recipe.

Tibetan Vegetable Momos are delicious steamed dumplings. They have a tofu and cabbage filling and are best served with the spicy sesame tomato chutney for dipping!

This Moroccan Meatball Tagine recipe, or Kefta Mkaouara, is a must try. Made with spiced ground meat and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, it's pure comfort food.

- Over Christmas and New Year’s period, this Thai-style Roast Chicken made its debut twice at our dinner parties. Not only was it well received, the subtle Thai flavors complimented well with the rest of the other dishes without sticking out like a sore thumb.

Tender meatballs, smothered in a slightly spicy tomato sauce that’s jazzed up with black beans and topped with crispy chorizo. Super hearty and made in only one-pan. Serve with lots of warm tortillas for mopping it all up.

Wondering what sauce goes well with pierogi? You’re in the right place.

These scallion pancakes rival any Chinese restaurant's. Test these out and feel like a master chef in your own kitchen.

My take on a popular Middle Eastern street food...full of color, flavor, and so delicious!

These salmon croquettes are light, tasty and take less than 10 minutes to prep! Make salmon croquettes the easy and healthy way and dip them in a tangy dill and sriracha dipping sauce. Delish!

Yearning for a cold glass of wine and a plate of prawns in the Spanish sunshine? Recreate it at home with these tapas recipes.

Notes: Fillo (or phyllo) comes in all shapes and sizes these days. The variety I can find, Athens brand, weighs 1 pound and contains two 8-oz bags of 20 sheets each measuring 9 x 14-inches. If your fillo comes in the larger sheets, cut it in half so that it’s roughly 9 x 14-inches. After you cut it, gently roll it up and place it in a ziploc bag.

Great rice cake stir fry with vegetables in a bulgogi like seasoning. Salty, savory and slightly sweet, it can balance the spiciness of many Korean dishes. Great for dinner parties and also a great snack for kids since you can sneak in some extra veggies if you want.

Come home to a warming bowl of this Chili. This delicious recipe is great served with rice or on its own for a lighter lunch.

Light and fluffy marshmallow surrounded by a crunchy outer shell! This recipe is truly, the best pavlova recipe you'll ever find and by following my tips and tricks, you'll be making your own beautiful pavlova in no time!