Help, I have piles of cookery books

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And never know what to cook.

What can I do for a dinner party, where I take a dish, starter, main or dessert? I haven't volunteered anything yet!

What sort of thing do you like cooking? Italian food, curries, pastry, cakes, etc? Find somewhere to start and we can work from there. Bring-a-dish meals are always easiest for those doing 'starters' and puddings, I think, so choose one of those if you can

Individual chocolate pots or creme brûlée?

Any books that you have that you enjoy cooking recipes from and always get good results? I'd narrow it down to your favourite half dozen then take it from there.

I'm not good at starters. Can make a good lasagne, curry, and not bad at baking.

Do toast & pat? for starters with a little bit of salad garnish - easy!