James Martin's luxuriously rich dinner party starter can be made up to two days in advance for fuss-free entertaining - serve with toasted brioche, cornichons...
Author: James Martin
Served hot or cold, this delicious cut of pork with a sugar glaze is best sliced into thick pieces
Author: Good Food team
Enjoy baked feta with roasted cherry tomatoes and honey. It's an ideal starter for a dinner party - serve with a green salad and crusty bread
Author: Good Food team
Crisp, spicy coating and hot, tender squid make an irresistible combination
Author: Barney Desmazery
Transport yourself to a seaside taverna with Mediterranean-inspired deep-fried squid rings and garlicky aïoli. Cooking this is easier than you think
Author: Esther Clark
The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer's day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small...
Author: Samuel Goldsmith
An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli
Author: Good Food team
Recipe video above. Vegetable fritters can be so bland and uninspiring ... but not in the hands of Indian cooks! Pakoras are a traditional Indian street...
Author: Nagi
Scallops love a bit of lemon and chilli plus, they are ready in a flash. The perfect way to impress last-minute guests
Author: Jane Hornby
Cheesy asparagus tart made with puff pastry is a delicious, easy vegetarian recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch or a fuss-free lunch.
Author: Alida Ryder
Reader Margaret Cody shares her moreish party dish- the creamy vegetarian filling baked into a round loaf will go down a storm with guests
Author: Good Food team
Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and Asian spices - coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise
Author: Good Food team
Recipe for mixed seafood in a creamy garlic wine sauce, or mariscos al ajillo. Made with a mix of shrimp, calamari or squid, and bay scallops cooked in...
Author: Layla Pujol
A quick and easy party dip which is superhealthy, freezable and counts towards your five-a-day - what more could you want?
Author: Good Food team
Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter, made with pears, goat's cheese, watercress and hazelnuts. It's ready in just 15 minutes, and perfect...
Author: Barney Desmazery
A sophisticated starter that takes just minutes to put together
Author: Orlando Murrin
Recipe video above. Sweet pops of fresh corn on the inside, very crispy on the outside. These heavenly fritters are light on batter, heavy on the corn...
Author: Nagi
Recipe video above. Meat on sticks is always a good thing, and Thai Beef Satay is one of the best! In this beef version of Thai Chicken Satay, a secret...
Author: Nagi
Try this dazzling take on the classic chilled Spanish soup - this version is made with green veg, herbs and yogurt. Add edible flower ice cubes for extra...
Author: Cassie Best
Recipe video above. Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls are incredibly fresh and healthy. The Vietnamese peanut dipping sauce that accompanies this is sensational...
Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Delicious sea fish marinated in lime juice and chilli, with red onion, hot peppers, thinly sliced plantain, and wedges of sweet potato.
Author: Eat Peru
This sophisticated recipe puts a new spin on party food, great for a family celebration
Author: John Torode
If you're looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can't go far wrong with this easy classic
Author: Good Food team
Gravadlax makes a stunning prepare-ahead starter or centrepiece for your New Year festivities
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham - a killer combination to be served as a nibble
Author: Barney Desmazery
Melted cheese pairs beautifully with baked figs and walnut in this easy baked dish. It's great as a cheese course or sharing starter
Author: Sarah Cook
Raid your local fishmongers for a selection to suit your budget and you have an instant impressive starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
Recipe video above. The world's fastest finger food, this is like the best cheese dip in the world with wow factor! Just pop a brie in the oven for...
Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
A smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy to boot
Author: Orlando Murrin
This sumptuous salad is perfect for a group starter and can be whipped up the night before
Author: Good Food team
Get your wok hot and your tastebuds jumping with these classic Thai snacks
Author: John Torode
A refreshing mango salad starter or side dish. With chunks of avocado coated in lime, finely chopped red onion, fiery red chilli and a good handful of...
Author: By: Debbie Jones
These Roasted Mixed Nuts are the perfect combination of savory, salty, spicy and sweet! They make a great, quick and easy appetizer or snack... but be...
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
A simple starter, fresh and rich, that makes a bit more of a pack of smoked salmon - serve instead of pâté on rye or piled into chicory leaves
Author: Diana Henry
Recipe video above! The famous Thai Soup, made at home, and it's honestly the real deal!! See recipe notes for shortcut using frozen peeled prawns/shrimp....
Author: Nagi
Recipe video above. Hands down, my favourite way to cook fresh prawns! Simple and fabulous, the 3 tips for top notch garlic prawns is to chop rather than...
Author: Nagi
The national soup of Morocco, this Harira recipe is a total flavor explosion. It's no wonder it's such a popular soup, it will WOW your taste...
Author: Kimberly Killebrew
Whet the appetite for the main event by serving guests this special chicken terrine with leeks and apricots. It can be made up to three days ahead
Author: Jane Hornby
Rustle up Tom Kerridge's crab starter with a hint of smoked paprika for your next dinner party. You can make it ahead, leaving you time to sit down and...
Author: Tom Kerridge
Impress dinner guests with homemade port and chicken liver pâté, which takes just 30 minutes to make. Enjoy as a starter with our rosemary crackers
Author: Emma Freud
Recipe video above. This warm dip is really creamy, super cheesy and loaded with bacon. It takes minutes to make in the microwave! Serving it in a bread...
Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Recipe video above. A firm Chinese starter favourite! A glossy soup broth that's savoury, sour and as spicy as you want it to be, filled with mushrooms,...
Author: Nagi
James Martin's sensational starter is sure to impress dinner party guests - marinate the squid overnight, then sear just before serving over avocado and...
Author: James Martin
Do you know how to cook frog legs? This ingredient might be controversial but also highly delicious! Here's my favorite frog legs recipe with garlic...
Author: June d'Arville
Mexican street corn dip is the perfect recipe for easy entertaining and will be a sure favorite. Creamy, spicy and simply delicious.
Author: Alida Ryder
Pack salty Greek cheese into jars with olive oil, thyme, tomatoes, artichokes and olives - mop up the goodness with bread
Author: Sara Buenfeld