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Lobster & celeriac remoulade

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Author: Barney Desmazery

Giant smoked salmon & beetroot blini

These super-sized buckwheat pancakes make a great dinner party or festive starter for sharing

Author: Cassie Best

Yotam Ottolenghi's Butterbean Mash with Muhammara

Add a new dip to your repertoire with Yotam Ottolenghi's make-ahead recipe for creamy butterbean mash topped with a sweet and nutty red pepper and walnut...

Author: Yotam Ottolenghi

Siu mai (dim sum)

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Author: Katie Hiscock

Baked ricotta with lemon & herbs

Transform subtle creamy ricotta into a herby, citrus delight with a colourful tangy topping.

Scallops Piccata

In case you're unfamiliar with Piccata Sauce, let me break it down for you. After you panfry a yummy, lean protein in butter you deglaze the pan with stock...

Author: Lisa G Cooks

Fried pepper chicken

Post frying procedure in this shallow fried pepper chicken ensures that each and every piece turns out to be juicy and succulent.

Author: easyfoodsmith

Seared scallops with leeks & lemon chilli butter

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

Pork, apricot and pistachio terrine

Add this impressive starter to your Christmas menu and turn a family meal or dinner for friends into a really special occasion

Author: Lulu Grimes

Bombay potatoes recipe

This spicy Bombay potatoes recipe is full of classic Indian spices, tangy onions, soft potatoes making a delicious side dish with a traditional curry

Author: Jessica Dady

Melon and Zucchini Carpaccio Salad

Enjoy the vibrant sweet & savory combination of cantaloupe melon, zucchini, Greek feta and baby mint leaves with this is easy yet impressive melon & zucchini...

Author: Andrea Soranidis - The Petite Cook

Arroz Chaufa de Pollo: Mouth watering Chinese Peruvian Fried Rice

The most widely consumed dish from the Chinese-Peruvian fusion cuisine known as chifa. Arroz Chaufa de Pollo is a delicious meal of chicken, rice, and...

Author: Eat Peru

Cold Cucumber Soup Cucumber Gazpacho (5 minute recipe)

You can't beat cucumber soup for a refreshing snack and here in Spain, it's called 'gazpacho de pepino' or 'cucumber gazpacho'. This recipe takes around...

Author: Byron

Bacon Wrapped Sausages Giant Pigs in a Blanket

Why choose between sausage and bacon when you can have both with these bacon wrapped sausages, oven-baked to perfection. These pigs in blankets bring the...

Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food

Ceviche The Essential Peruvian Fish Dish

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

Roasted Tomato & Garlic Soup

Roasted Tomato & Garlic Soup with Basil is incredibly quick and easy to prepare, healthy and utterly delicious!

Author: Camilla Hawkins

Creamy mushroom soup recipe

Author: Dirnise Britz

Quail en Escabeche

Quail en escabeche, the perfect dish for when you need a gorgeous starter or main dish! And easy to make a day or two in advance...

Author: June d'Arville

French onion soup

This classic french recipe is a favourite here in Britain as well. Serve up as a light starter or on a chilly winter night.

Salmon and Prawn Risotto

Creamy risotto rice with salmon and prawns. This dish makea a great fish dinner or a starter for a dinner party.

Author: Jacqueline Bellefontaine

Goat's Cheese and Beetroot Tart

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Author: Michelle Minnaar

Fajita Hummus

Savory, smoky and slightly spicy, this Fajita Flavored Hummus tastes like everything you love about fajitas, just blended into healthy, creamy, dreamy...

Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Chicken terrine with leeks & apricots

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

Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings

These crispy, oven baked Salt and Vinegar Wings have all the flavors of your favorite chips! Salty, tangy and finger lickin' good, these chicken wings...

Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Soy Roasted Almonds

A delicious snack! With just three ingredients, my Soy Roasted Almonds take just minutes to make!

Author: Alexandra

Chicken liver pate with port and brandy

This French inspired chicken liver pate with port and brandy is particularly heavenly. Just a little will go a long way. Serve as an appetiser with slices...

Spring sharing board

Make this veg-laden, mix-and-match sharing board as a starter. Prep it ahead, swap out anything you're less keen on and add meats or smoked fish, if you...

Author: Esther Clark

Giant Blinis with Smoked Salmon and Caviar Recipe

Giant blinis with smoked salmon and caviar are a delicious, full-size version of the classic canapé -perfect as a starter for Christmas lunch!

Author: Woman and Home

Roast beef platter with chilli, pine nut & parsley dressing

Roast a joint of sirloin until rare, serve sliced with a light vinaigrette and tell everyone to get stuck in

Author: Mary Cadogan

Cheese Garlic Fingers

If you've never tried Cheesy Garlic Fingers, what are you waiting for? These are a classic East Coast Canadian treat. Great served as an appetizer,...

Author: Julia Pinney

Ricotta gnocchi with lemon and thyme butter

Recipe Starter Ricotta gnocchi with lemon and thyme butter - Recipe Petitchef

Author: Koek!

Onion Bhajis

Author: Kenny McGovern

Steamed pork dim sims

Steamed pork dim sims

Spinach and ricotta filo baskets

A great vegetarian canapé or starter. Search triple tested recipes from the Good Housekeeping Cookery Team.

Mushroom and Tahini Ramen with Miso and Urfa Chilli Paste}

The combination of miso and Tahini yields a vegan ramen that is as satisfying to eat as a traditional one that is based on meat stock, as the miso is packed...

Author: Belazu

Pineapple cream cheese danish

Recipe Starter Pineapple cream cheese danish - Recipe Petitchef

Author: Atty

Asparagus Wrapped in Parma Ham

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Comté cheese soufflé

Raymond Blanc's recipe for this sumptuous dinner party starter, with a luxurious cheesy sauce, is guaranteed to impress - use gruyère or emmenthal cheese,...

Author: Raymond Blanc

Quick lemon gravadlax

This speedy, zesty version of the Swedish classic cuts the curing time to 30 minutes and makes a special starter for two

Author: Steffi Knowles-Dellner

Roasted Red Peppers (Roasted Capsicums)

Roasted Red Peppers (Roasted Capsicums) are so simple to prepare, but bursting with a delicious, rich, slightly sweet and smoky flavour.

Author: Alexandra

Smoked mackerel & horseradish cups

Quick and impressive, John Torode's no-cook, mackerel pâté starter won't keep you in the kitchen for long

Author: John Torode

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

Spiced crab cakes with lemon & lime aïoli

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

Roasted Red Pepper (Capsicum) Soup with Basil Oil

My Roasted Red Pepper Soup (Roasted Capsicum Soup) with Basil Oil is so comforting to eat, and full of vibrant flavours. The delicious combination of red...

Author: Alexandra

Sesame and Panko Crusted Shrimp

I could have easily eaten every single one of these Sesame and Panko Crusted Fried Shrimp! Delicious & crispy bites of tender shrimp! A great appetizer,...

Author: Julia Pinney

Marinated Parmesan

Marinated Parmesan is a simple to prepare appetiser that is packed full of delicious flavours. Garlic, oregano and a little chilli combine with the Parmesan...

Author: Alexandra

Cream cheese and pesto bruschetta with fresh basil flowers

A crispy bruschetta topped with cream cheese, pesto and pan fried tomato is a great starter and always such a breakfast winner.

Author: Ramona Sebastian

Hot herb butter prawns

Entertaining? Treat your guests to flash-fried shellfish with a garlic butter, capes, chilli and zesty lemon. It's ready in 15 minutes too

Author: Jane Hornby