Use a packet bread mix to roll up individual pizza buns filled with tomato, basil, mozzarella and pepperoni
Author: Sara Buenfeld
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pack salty Greek cheese into jars with olive oil, thyme, tomatoes, artichokes and olives - mop up the goodness with bread
Author: Sara Buenfeld
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
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
This Cauliflower and Potato Soup is smooth, creamy and very nutritious; and you can have it on the table in 40 minutes.
Author: Alexandra
Cured slow-cooked pork is a great foundation for a coarse pâté style starter and can be made in advance
Author: Good Food team
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
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
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
Take two classic ingredients and whip up a light, fresh vegetarian soup to feed a crowd in style
Author: James Martin
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
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
This fresh and zingy salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures. It's ideal for entertaining
Author: James Martin
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
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
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
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
A simply stylish salad that will make an impressive dinner party starter this Christmas
Author: Mary Cadogan
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
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
Miriam's easy, chilled almond soup makes a refreshing starter and only has 4 ingredients for an authentic Spanish taste
Author: miriamgonzlezdurntez
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Learn a basic method for 'picking' crabmeat, then serve the brown and white meat back in its shell with a few extra ingredients
Author: Good Food team
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
A vegetarian dip with a fresh zesty flavour, your party guests will hover around this one
Author: Good Food team
Make this classic starter from Mexico's Pacific coast. Prawns and scallops are used here, but any seafood or fish will work well
Author: Edson Diaz-Fuentes
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
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
Create crispy fried patties using spiced pulses, then fill with prawns, chilli, coriander and tomato, Brazilian-style
Author: Jennifer Joyce