Use nuggets of meaty monkfish - or monkfish or cod cheeks - to make this scampi. Serve with chips, or as it is for a sharing starter or a canapé
Author: Tom Kerridge
Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
Rustle up a luxurious, romantic (and speedy!) starter for two with fresh scallops, prawns and hot chilli
Author: Cassie Best
Pear, blue cheese and toasted nuts is a combination made in heaven
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Embracing the yin and yang of sweet and sour, this Gok Wan recipe makes for the perfect Chinese starter. Serve piping hot, garnished with fresh chopped chives.
Author: Gok Wan
Labneh is a mascarpone-like strained yogurt - serve with sweet roasted pumpkin, pomegranate and leaf salad
Author: Sarah Cook
An entertaining favourite with light and fresh flavours - make it a feature of a retro dinner
Author: Mary Cadogan
Stuffing the cavity of a halved avocado has to be one of the easiest ways to serve it, and this crab filling can be made ahead
Author: Barney Desmazery
The cool sweetness of the watermelon goes really well with the spicy, nutty crunch of dukkah, for a refreshing nibble to enjoy with a cocktail
Author: Maria Elia
A chunky fish terrine that's easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels
Author: Lucy Netherton
Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd
Author: Gordon Ramsay
These Indian-flavoured salmon and haddock breaded patties can be made in batches and frozen
Author: Roopa Gulati
Rather than plating up a first course, keep things casual and share your starter from one big plate
Author: Jane Hornby
A modern, lighter version of the retro starter, prawn cocktail
Author: Barney Desmazery
Use bulgur wheat as the base for this Middle Eastern salad of superhealthy greens, feta cheese and spices
Author: Barney Desmazery
Crack the buttery crust to reveal delicious blue cheese flavoured with sherry and green peppercorns - it's great on toast
Author: Cassie Best
With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich
Author: Barney Desmazery
An entertaining favourite with light and fresh flavours - make it a feature of a retro dinner
Author: Mary Cadogan
This is a twist on remoulade - served with flaked smoked fish and dressed leaves, it makes an easy starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
Upgrade this simple starter to a dinner party main with a splash of dry sherry and a bed of spaghetti
Author: Silvana Franco
This French-inspired warming soup uses chutney to add a delicious sweetness
Author: Good Food team
This French-inspired warming soup uses chutney to add a delicious sweetness
Author: Good Food team
Grilled chicken kebab skewers marinated in fragrant Asian spices make the perfect easy canapé
Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer
If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result
Author: Gordon Ramsay
If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result
Author: Gordon Ramsay
This stunning starter can be assembled ahead, then topped with dressed leaves just before serving.
Author: Mary Cadogan
An entertaining favourite with light and fresh flavours - make it a feature of a retro dinner
Author: Mary Cadogan
Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Bring a Spanish flavour to the table with this intense, smoky starter. Just add crusty bread to serve
Author: Good Food team
An elegant no-cook starter or special light lunch packed with crunch and earthy flavours
Author: Barney Desmazery
Crack the buttery crust to reveal delicious blue cheese flavoured with sherry and green peppercorns - it's great on toast
Author: Cassie Best
The combination of creamy cheese and sweet but sour pomegranate molasses makes a delicious starter
Author: Good Food team
Gordon Ramsay's sophisticated starter is fabulously buttery and crisp - serve before his Stir fry of duck
Author: Gordon Ramsay
A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a 'wow' factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host
Author: Sara Buenfeld
A traditional starter dish infused with the tastes of Italy - perfect with warmed bread
Author: Good Food team
These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving
Author: Sara Buenfeld
These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
This speedy salad can be whipped up as an impressive starter - the fish is completely lifted by contrasting flavours
Author: Good Food team
This speedy salad can be whipped up as an impressive starter - the fish is completely lifted by contrasting flavours
Author: Good Food team
The rich basil sauce helps balance the tangy ricotta and earthy mushroom flavours of this easy vegetarian starter
Author: Good Food team
A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a 'wow' factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host
Author: Sara Buenfeld
This help-yourself veggie starter of tempura-like lightly battered cauliflower is also good as a nibble with drinks
Author: Good Food team
This simple breaded cheese can be made ahead and frozen, ready to use as a starter for a dinner party with friends
Author: Good Food team
If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Rustle up a luxurious, romantic (and speedy!) starter for two with fresh scallops, prawns and hot chilli
Author: Cassie Best
Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
John Torode shows how to prepare classic coarse set terrine with duck and mixed game of your choice
Author: John Torode
Follow our step-by-step guide to plating up this elegant bistro-style dish of homemade paté and fragrant leaf salad
Author: Barney Desmazery