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
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
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
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
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
Classic smoked salmon on blinis with soured cream is the perfect partner to a glass of cold champagne.
Author: Smiths of Smithfield
Homemade onion bhajis are well worth the effort, they're great as a starter for an Indian feast.
Author: BBC Food
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Author: Aldo Zilli
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
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
Homemade spring rolls taste so much better than shop-bought and this recipe is really easy, too.
Author: Neil Strawson and Richard Hunt
Done right, a prawn cocktail is a beautiful Christmas starter - and John Torode's the man to show you how.
Author: John Torode
Treat yourself and a loved one to luxurious lobster thermidor served with matchstick fries.
Author: James Martin
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
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
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
These crisps are a great as canapés or served as an accompaniment to roast pork or game.
Author: The Hairy Bikers
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
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
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
Author: Nick Nairn
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
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
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
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
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
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
Author: James Martin
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
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