Dinner Party — Recipes — ALEXANDRA DUDLEY

Griddled Olive Flatbreads With Garlic Butter

These griddled flatbreads are one of my favourite things for entertaining. Its the griddle marks that make them look so good.

Dinner Party, Vegetarian, VeganAlexandra Dudley31 January 2023flatbreads, bbq, herby yogurt dip, griddled vegetables, griddled

Chicken Cacciatore

This rich tomatoey chicken dish is perfect for Autumn suppers. It’s one of those dishes that doesn’t need much to accompany it either. A simple green salad or good loaf of bread will do.

Dinner Party, Mains, One Pan, ChickenAlexandra Dudley17 January 2023chicken, chicken cacciatore, cacciatore, baked, one pot

Crispy Sprouts With Chilli Lime Dressing

These crispy sprouts make for a wonderful side at winter dinner party.

Christmas, Dinner Party, Salads, Sides, Vegan, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley20 December 2022brussel sprouts, sprouts, cilli lime dressing

Creamy Butternut, Peanut Noodle Soup

This is just the sort of food I crave in October. Warming and comforting with a good dose of zing. This is often Friday nights supper when we fancy something a little special without too much effort but it makes for a wonderful dinner party dish too.

Dinner Party, Vegan, Vegetarian, One PanAlexandra Dudley27 October 2022butternut, noodle soup, peanut, butternut noodle soup

Peppers with Mozzarella and Anchovy Breadcrumbs

I have been making this for years. It is a recipe that brings with it the taste of summer whatever the weather. Anchovy and chilli are an iconic duo in my opinion and add a wonderful hit of umami flavour to the crunchy breadcrumbs.

Mains, Vegetarian, Sides, Salads, Dinner PartyAlexandra Dudley11 August 2022summer, sides, saladComment

Globe Artichokes With Homemade Mayonnaise.

There is something incredibly indulgent about artichoke leaves dipped into rich glossy mayo. It is one of those starters that never fails to instill joy at the table.

Dinner Party, Sides, Starters, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley10 August 2022artichokes, sides, startersComment

Herb Buttered Spatchcocked Chicken

There is something about a roast chicken that instantly soothes. I am always happy whenever dining at a friend’s to be informed that they are ‘just roasting a chicken and throwing together a salad’.

Mains, Dinner Party, ChickenAlexandra Dudley10 August 2022mains, roast chicken, spatchcocked chicken, herb butterComment

Crab Spaghetti With Chilli, Parsley And Lemon

This is a wonderful dish for a summer party that manages to be both light and indulgent at the same time.

Dinner Party, Mains, Fish, PastaAlexandra Dudley10 August 2022pasta, mains, crab spaghettiComment

Crispy Seabass, Potato Bake

These potatoes are a staple dinner party dish of mine. I often serve them with just a squeeze of lemon but they are wonderful with this zippy herby oil - a lazy take on a salsa verde. I love seabass with this and the fillets make for a wonderful dinner party dish too.

Mains, Dinner Party, Fish, One PanAlexandra Dudley10 August 2022fish, seafood, mains, dinner partyComment

Baked Apricots With Whipped Yogurt Cream

This is one of my favourite summer puddings. Apricots come alive when baked in my opinion and a hint of vanilla and rosemary do wonders in bringing out their flavour.

Dinner Party, Sweet Things, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley9 August 2022Sweets, Apricots, summer pudding, Summer dessertComment

Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca

This is an incredibly simple pasta dish that relies primarily on store cupboard ingredients. Originating from Naples in the 20th century, the name is often believed to have derived from the word "puttana"…

Mains, Dinner Party, PastaAlexandra Dudley7 August 2022pasta, puttanesca, italianComment

Lemon Potatoes And Aioli

These potatoes are inspired by a potato dish I enjoyed in Greece a few years ago..

Dinner Party, Mains, Sides, Starters, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley4 August 2022potatoes, aioli, sidesComment

Almond Meringues With Mascarpone and Strawberries

This is one of my favourite summer puddings. A take on an Eton mess but with the influence of Italian Amaretto.

Sweet Things, Dinner PartyAlexandra Dudley4 August 2022meringues, gluten free, strawberries, strawberryComment

Strawberry, Ricotta Bruschetta

I adore rosé season. Truth be told I drink rosé all year round but it is always a joy to drink it during summer when the weather is warm and the garden is flourishing. This is one of my favourite things to enjoy alongside rosé.

Canapés, Dinner Party, Most PopularAlexandra Dudley12 May 2022strawberry, bruschetta, rosé, apreritivo, ricotta, pink peppercornsComment

Asparagus With Champagne Butter Sauce

I always feel immense joy when asparagus comes into season. A sure sign that spring has arrived. This butter is a take on the classic beurre blanc but rather than using white wine, it is enriched with champagne. It goes down spectacularly at a dinner party and is a very good excuse to open a bottle of bubbles too.

Apple and Thyme Tarte Tatin

You cannot go wrong when serving a Tarte Tatin for pudding. I am yet to meet a person that does not ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ at the sound of it. I add a little fresh thyme to mine for a delicate aromatic flavour. Serve this with good quality crème Fraiche or vanilla ice cream.

Sweet Things, Most Popular, Dinner PartyAlexandra Dudley25 March 2022tarte tatin, apple, tartComment

Chicken And Leek Pot Pie With Garlicky Kale

A chicken pie is just the thing for a dinner party in February in my opinion. Wholesome, warming and guaranteed to please.

Mains, Dinner Party, ChickenAlexandra Dudley23 March 2022chicken pie, chicken, leek, kaleComment

Blood Orange, Chicory, Fennel And Radicchio Salad

I love the colour of this salad. Vibrant enough to bring cheer to even the wintriest of evenings, it is the perfect contender to a February supper. You can prepare the dressing and the leaves ahead of time and toss it all together just before serving. Ruby flecked blood oranges look spectacular in this but regular oranges will do just fine if you cannot get hold of them.

Dinner Party, Salads, Sides, Starters, Vegan, VegetarianAlexandra Dudley20 March 2022salad, blood orange, radicchio, fennel saladComment

Winter Greens And Grana Padano Spaghetti

This is one of my favourite things to make when the weather turns cooler. The sauce is glossy and rich and full of the good stuff. I love the depth of flavour that the Grana Padano Riserva brings to this, almost nutty and umami. Go for smoked garlic if you can, otherwise regular will do. This is such a quick recipe to prepare and perfect for a midweek meal.

Dinner Party, Vegetarian, Mains, PastaAlexandra Dudley7 November 2021pasta, spaghetti, cavolo nero, winter, comfort food, autumn, kale, grana padano, creamy pasta, healthy pastaComment

Fig, Ricotta Crostata

This is one of my favourite things to make when figs are in season. The squishier they are the better. I love a splash of booze in this and use Cointreau or amaretto but you could use any sweet liqueur or add a little orange juice if you liked too. The best thing about this is that there is no need to roll the pastry, just press it in and up the pan. If it looks rustic you’re doing it right!