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Pinwheel pizzas

Use a packet bread mix to roll up individual pizza buns filled with tomato, basil, mozzarella and pepperoni

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Cajun style prawn cocktail

Breathe new life into prawn cocktail, a classic Christmas cocktail. With the addition of some Cajun spices, it's a flavour-packed modern twist

Author: Melissa Thompson - Journalist and food writer

Halloumi, pomegranate & walnut salad

Enjoy our easy halloumi, pomegranate, fennel & walnut salad as a festive starter or light lunch - it takes just 15 minutes to make

Author: Anna Glover

Ham hock terrine

Cured slow-cooked pork is a great foundation for a coarse pâté style starter and can be made in advance

Author: Good Food team

Smoked salmon carpaccio

James Martin's stunning seafood starter is guaranteed to impress at any dinner party - layer with beetroot, orange and tangy horseradish cream

Author: James Martin

5 Great Prawn Dipping Sauces

Choose from a classic pink Marie Rose / Thousand Island sauce, Tartare, Seafood Cocktail Sauce, a Thai Sweet Chilli Lime Sauce for something fresher (not...

Author: Nagi

Cauliflower and Potato Soup

This Cauliflower and Potato Soup is smooth, creamy and very nutritious; and you can have it on the table in 40 minutes.

Author: Alexandra

Chicken liver & raisin pâté

This delicious, unashamedly rich starter is the sort of dish that makes entertaining stress-free, as it can be made up to three days ahead

Author: Raymond Blanc

Italian Style Rice Salad

Healthy, tasty Italian styled Rice Salad. Vegetarian friendly as it is or you can add cooked pancetta, tuna or mozzarella in the last step to make it more...

Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

German Sauerkraut Soup (Sauerkrautsuppe)

Celebrating one of Germany's most famous "superfoods", Sauerkraut, this wonderful soup is satisfying to both tummy and soul. The combination of tangy sauerkraut,...

Author: Kimberly Killebrew

Pork rillettes

A French dish of potted meat with garlic, juniper and brandy. Slow-cook pork until tender then set into individual ramekins for a sensational starter

Author: Barney Desmazery

Thai Scallops

Thai Scallops make a quick and easy dinner that would be perfect for a date night dinner or Valentine's meal. They are quick to cook but taste like you...

Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts

Pan fried scallops with butternut squash two ways

Serve up a restaurant-style starter at home - much of it can be made ahead so you can relax with a glass of wine on the night

Author: Gordon Ramsay

Easy Salmon Fishcakes

Possibly the easiest recipe for fishcakes you will ever find, these Easy Salmon Fishcakes take just 30 minutes to make, and only 15 minutes if you use...

Author: Eb Gargano

Chorizo croquetas with aïoli

Try a new way to use chorizo, with these fabulous croquetas served with garlic mayonnaise. They require a little effort, but make a great starter or party...

Author: Diana Henry

Vegetable gyoza

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Author: Barney Desmazery

Easy Tuna Dip

My Delicious and Easy Tuna Dip is creamy, full of flavour and takes just minutes to prepare! When a homemade dip is this simple and tasty, there is no...

Author: Alexandra

Crab & melon salad

This elegant seafood starter is sure to impress - buy freshly picked crab meat or see our step-by-step guide to preparing a whole crab

Author: Monica Galetti

Cauliflower & apple soup

Take two classic ingredients and whip up a light, fresh vegetarian soup to feed a crowd in style

Author: James Martin

Vegan terrine

Impress guests with this vibrant vegan starter. Plant-based soft cheese, herbs and beetroot combine to make the terrine, topped with a walnut brittle for...

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Htipiti

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Author: Michelle Minnaar

Simple crab bruschetta

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Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Artichoke & pecorino bruschetta

These simple and speedy antipasti-friendly toasts are perfect for when you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more with your guest

Author: Bill Granger

Cheesy Rice Fritters Recipe

Rice Fritters Recipe: a great recipe to turn leftover cooked rice into veggie appetizers or even lunch! They remind me of my childhood.

Author: June d'Arville

Easy Pumpkin Gnocchi with Sage Butter Sauce

VIDEO ABOVE. This is a super easy way to make gnocchi and the secret ingredient is ricotta which keeps the gnocchi soft and pillowy inside. Much easier...

Author: Nagi

French Peas with Bacon and Lettuce

French peas are an elegant side dish or starter. Cooked with spring onions and bacon in white wine and stock and topped with just cooked lettuce.

Author: Amanda

Smoked salmon with capers & pickled shallots

This fresh and zingy salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures. It's ideal for entertaining

Author: James Martin

Smoked salmon, cucumber, capers & soda bread

A crowd-pleasing, help-yourself starter. Take the bread out of the oven an hour before lunch and it'll still be warm when it hits the table

Author: John Torode

Ajo blanco

Miriam's easy, chilled almond soup makes a refreshing starter and only has 4 ingredients for an authentic Spanish taste

Author: miriamgonzlezdurntez

Spring Roll recipe

Recipe video above. Everybody's favourite Spring Rolls, made at home! Nothing like the ones at suburban Chinese takeout joints with unidentifiable mushy...

Author: Nagi

Smoked salmon with lentil salad

A simply stylish salad that will make an impressive dinner party starter this Christmas

Author: Mary Cadogan

Beetroot cured salmon with citrus salad & caramelised walnuts

This fresh, seasonal dish with cured salmon and citrus fruit is as delicious as it is pretty on the plate. Delicately When it comes to Christmas starters,...

Author: jospizarro

Papa a La Huancaína

This dish is an unmissable classic of Peruvian cuisine that is a perfect combination of many of Peru's usual culinary suspects: ají amarillo (the yellow...

Author: Eat Peru

3 Minute Melty Festive Brie (Speed Baked Brie)

This is one of my greatest secret weapons for gatherings. It looks fantastic, you don't need to use an expensive brie for this, it's adaptable to your...

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Salmon tartare with apple, dill & gherkins

Push the bar up with your starter this Christmas with this super-light and fresh salmon tartare with apple, dill & gherkins. It has bags of flavour

Author: Brett Redman

Mustard Soup

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Author: Michelle Minnaar

Lobster Recipes for cooked lobster or crayfish

Here are 6 easy recipes for cooked lobster or crayfish that make the most of this luxury seafood! When you buy pre-cooked lobster, it's best to keep...

Author: Nagi

German Beer Cheese Soup

Easy Beer Cheese Soup is ready in less than 30 minutes! Creamy comfort in a bowl with so much flavor is the perfect starter or a main course!

Author: Jas

Greens, potato & chorizo soup

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Author: Diana Henry

Messinia Style Giant Beans Baked (Gigantes) with Spinach & Feta

Giant beans, aka gigantes (GHEE-ghan-tez), are a classic Greek ingredient and popular in Greek recipes from every part of the country. This Greek bean...

Author: Diane Kochilas

Dough balls with garlic butter

Serve a platter of warm dough balls with plenty of garlic butter. This easy recipe makes a great sharing-style starter for family and friends

Author: Lulu Grimes

Miso Eggplant

Miso Eggplant, also known as Nasu Dengaku, is a Japanese eggplant starter recipe. Simply halve the eggplants, bake them, glaze with miso and grill. Serve...

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Aloo Paratha (Indian Potato Stuffed Flatbread)

Aloo Paratha is a very popular breakfast dish in India. The beauty of this recipe is how flexible it is - there are so many options and variations you...

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder)

Thick, creamy Chupe de Camarones with a few twists. Peruvian shrimp chowder recipe that's easy to make but delicious.

Author: Eat Peru

Leek and Onion Soup

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Baked Feta Stuffed Calamari

This retro-stuffed grilled calamari is a taverna classic and one often found in the seaside fish eateries along the Athenian Riviera. You can use frozen...

Author: Diane Kochilas

Kipper pâté

Whizz up sustainable smoked fish with horseradish, lemon and cream cheese, plus a little spinach for colour, then serve with toast as a light starter

Author: Good Food team

Lime & coconut dhal

A vegetarian dip with a fresh zesty flavour, your party guests will hover around this one

Author: Good Food team

Crab & cucumber crumpets

Spruce up crumpets with a creamy crab, cucumber and dill topping. It's ready in 15 minutes, making it ideal for a Christmas starter or light lunch

Author: Barney Desmazery