Fat is flavour, so cutting it out can mean dinner tastes like cardboard. But this need not be the case.

Host a dinner party that’s not going to force you to go up a dress size? It is possible.

The Starter

Omit the sour cream and milk it you’re hardcore, but this light starter is all flavour, without the calories.

Drinks writer Mike Bennie says, “These delicate dishes are imbued with tang and spice, so you’ll need wines up to the task of being elegant, refreshing and not overwhelming flavours.”

Drink match: Hunter Valley semillon (try Tinkler Wines School Block Semillon)

The Main

A light grain salad with grilled lean meat, a low-fat yoghurt dressing. Nobody will feel like they’re being deprived.

Drink match: Light pinot noir (try DCB Wines Pinot Noir)

The Dessert

A bowl full of vibrant, sweet, bright fruit laced in a spiced syrup that you pour over. Low fat it is, but nobody will be thinking about that.

Drink match: A mojito (try Bacardi 8 year old rum)