Lettuce soup is a fantastic way to use up lettuce - or any other salad leaves - that might otherwise be wasted. Lovely served hot and equally good chilled...
Author: Justine Pattison
A comforting classic, this easy potato soup uses a handful of store cupboard ingredients to great effect.
Author: Darina Allen
These chicken satay skewers are perfect party food. Give them a few hours to absorb the flavours of the spicy marinade, then pop them under a hot grill...
Author: Hala El-Shafie
Make this simple tart in the summer when tomatoes are at their best. Serve with a green salad for a quick lunch.
Author: Merrilees Parker
Whip up delicious ginger and coriander-tinged crab cakes when you're pressed for time.
Author: Angela Hartnett
These crostini would make a delicious vegetarian start to a dinner party - try to use a mixture of wild and cultivated mushrooms if you can.
Author: Antonio Carluccio
Flaky, buttery cheese straws are a party hit with kids and grown-ups. Crank up the mustard and pepper if you want more zing.
Author: Jenny White
This smooth, creamy cauliflower soup is a soothing and luxurious winter dish that can easily be jazzed up for guests.
Author: James Martin
This quick and easy recipe will show you how to make homemade tzatziki, a great accompaniment to Greek dishes.
Author: David Laris
This easy cheesy dip is great served with crunchy vegetable sticks, bread sticks, crackers or fruit.
Author: Justine Pattison
Crab cakes are quick to put together and make great party food or starters, plus this chilli jam will keep for a couple of weeks in the fridge.
Author: The Hairy Bikers
Classic smoked salmon on blinis with soured cream is the perfect partner to a glass of cold champagne.
Author: Smiths of Smithfield
A jar of this fresh-tasting smoked mackerel pâté is great to serve as a starter or to pack for a picnic. This no-cook starter is unbelievably easy to...
Author: Valentine Warner
Serve a rougher blend of this smoked salmon pâté as a starter with salad and oatcakes or blend a bit longer for elegant canapés.
Author: Juliette Lawrence Wilson
A savoury parmesan biscuit is just the thing for a drinks and nibbles party, and these are really easy to whip up. Who needs more of an excuse?
Author: Rick Stein
Homemade onion bhajis are well worth the effort, they're great as a starter for an Indian feast.
Author: BBC Food
With their tasty glaze, these chicken teriyaki skewers make a fab first course or party nibble. You can get ahead by preparing the sauce, threading the...
Author: Angela Hartnett
Use the best tomatoes you can get hold of to make sure this very simple bruschetta delivers delicious a taste of Italy.
Author: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Who doesn't love a hot, fried spring roll dipped in sweet spicy sauce? Making them yourself ensures a maximum freshness of flavour.
Author: Ching-He Huang
There are no end of varieties of hummus in the supermarket. This one is loaded with sweet roasted red pepper, making it much lighter. This recipe, if served...
Author: BBC Food
Author: Gino D'Acampo
These tapas make the most of the chorizo's smoky flavour. All they need is some bread, slices of Manchego cheese and a glass of sherry.
Author: Mark Sargeant
Author: Aldo Zilli
There's a reason why mushroom vol-au-vents - crisp, golden puff pastry with a creamy filling - will always be popular: they're delicious! Serve them as...
Author: Angela Hartnett
Homemade spring rolls taste so much better than shop-bought and this recipe is really easy, too.
Author: Neil Strawson and Richard Hunt
These terrines are perfect for keeping in the fridge over the festive period for an impromptu snack. They'd be delicious with a pear, fig chutney or Cumberland...
Author: Michel Roux
The combination of spicy chorizo and chilli with creamy scallops and a touch of honey gives this easy starter a sensational flavour.
Author: Ian Taylor
Cheese straws are in my top ten all-time favourite recipes and are easy to make. For a little extra spice, sprinkle on some paprika or cayenne.
Author: Lorraine Pascale
Learn how to make super crispy tofu karaage with our step-by-step recipe for a vegan spin on the classic Japanese nibble.
Author: Foodaciously
Done right, a prawn cocktail is a beautiful Christmas starter - and John Torode's the man to show you how.
Author: John Torode
Serve these crispy chicken spring rolls as they are, with their tangy dipping sauce, or pimp them up with a selection of toppings for a party plate.
Author: Serena Appleby
Treat yourself and a loved one to luxurious lobster thermidor served with matchstick fries.
Author: James Martin
These crisps are a great as canapés or served as an accompaniment to roast pork or game.
Author: The Hairy Bikers
If you're expecting guests this Christmas Eve, the smell of these little pastries bubbling in the oven will tempt and tease the taste buds.
Author: Nigel Slater
This rillettes recipe makes a fantastic starter served with toast and is a great addition to any picnic or buffet. Equipment and preparation: you will...
Author: Toby Gritten
These easy brie and cranberry Christmassy canapes are best served fresh from the oven so the cheese is melty and hot. You will need a 24-hole mini muffin...
Author: Philip Friend
Mary Berry's easy salmon tarts make a lovely and light starter for Christmas Day. They look really pretty as well as being suitable to make in advance....
Author: Mary Berry
Give your prawns a piri-piri kick with chilli, ginger and paprika. Serve with a cold beer as a simple starter.
Author: BBC Food
These "Gambas al ajilo" are great served as part of a tapas selection. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices.
Author: Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves
Author: Nick Nairn
If you have been anywhere by the sea in the Yucatan peninsula you will have had these deep-fried king prawns with a coconut batter. Curiously to me, they...
Author: Rick Stein
Parsley-flecked chicken, fruity pork and bacon rashers make three tasty layers in this terrine, made with apricots and pistachio kernels.
Author: The Hairy Bikers
I make these easy sausage rolls often - they are always welcome at a picnic or party. Feel free to enhance them as you like.
Author: Lorraine Pascale
Author: James Martin
Cook this sophisticated starter for a romantic dinner for two. Use the best quality prawns that you can afford to make this extra special.
Author: Danny Millar
This simple blini recipe is easy to follow, just add the topping of your choice.
Author: BBC Food
Devilled kidneys are best served on buttered toast, for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Author: BBC Food
Our vegan croque monsieur is a tasty plant-based spin of the classic French toast, made with smoky eggplant slices, vegan cheese, and wholemeal bread.
Author: Foodaciously