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The Ultimate Cream Cheese and Onion Ball

Looking for an easy cheese ball recipe? Look no further than the Ultimate Cream Cheese and Onion Ball! Stuffed with caramelized onions and coated in crispy fried onions, this cheese and onion ball is sure...

Author: Chris Collins

Pasta salad, with tomato, feta cheese and olives

This really easy recipe will be perfect for a summer dinner!

Author: PetitChef_Official

Pork rillettes

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

Whipped brie salad with dates & candied walnuts

This sumptuous salad is perfect for a group starter and can be whipped up the night before

Author: Good Food team

Fried spam coated with egg

Recipe Starter Fried spam coated with egg - Recipe Petitchef

Author: kwattro

Chicken Dry Fry Recipe

A simple chicken dry fry recipe with few common ingredients available at home...

Author: Asiya

Ajo blanco

Miriam's easy, chilled almond soup makes a refreshing starter and only has 4 ingredients for an authentic Spanish taste

Author: miriamgonzlezdurntez

Mango Salad

Easy Vegan Mango Salad recipe for a plate of fresh, colourful goodness with touches of sweet, sour, salty, nutty and herby.

Author: Azlin Bloor

Potato and Leek Soup Without Cream

I cannot think of a better accompaniment to a chilly evening than a big bowl of leek and potato soup. This plant-based vegetable soup is without dairy, vegan and gluten-free and is filling, delicious and...

Author: Becky

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.

5 Minute Goat Cheese and Pecan Salad

Warmer weather calls for easy salads like this 5 Minute Goat Cheese and Pecan Salad. Using just arugula, pecans, goat cheese, chives and a little balsamic glaze, this is on the table in a hurry. Great...

Author: Julia Pinney

Chicken liver parfait

Get your dinner party off to a great start with a silky-smooth chicken liver parfait. Serve with toasted brioche and a sweet chutney for an indulgent starter

Author: Tom Kerridge

Recipes for easy springtime Middle Eastern entertaining with wine: spring hummus with crispy chickpeas, goat cheese with herbs and wine soaked strawberries {GF, Veg, V}

With spring in full swing, here are my favourite tricks and recipes for easy springtime Middle Eastern entertaining with wine: spring hummus with crispy chickpeas, goat cheese with herbs and wine-soaked...

Author: Ksenia Prints

Spiced cannellini and lentil soup

A hearty soup with a backbone of warming spice. You could swap the cannellini beans for butter beans, or use a mixture of the two.

Salmon tartare with apple, dill & gherkins

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

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

Lemon Orzo Salad

This simple Lemon Orzo Salad with lemon vinaigrette is loaded with fresh vegetables and makes a refreshing summer starter or main in under 30 minutes!

Author: Lara

The best vegan Jamaican roti wrap

These easy and authentic Jamaican roti are perfect as a vegan wrap, as part of your BBQ or with a mouth-watering curry.

Author: Vanessa Sturman

Celebration fish platter with spiced cucumber salad

This indulgent sharing platter makes an impressive dinner party starter with trout pâté, crisp coated mackerel fillets and smoked salmon

Author: James Martin

Smoked salmon with capers & pickled shallots

This fresh and zingy salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures. It's ideal for entertaining

Author: James Martin

Healthier Baked Yogurt Bouyiourdi

There's no feta cheese in this version, so it's far lower in calories and fat because yoghurt replaces the feta.

Author: Jan Bennett

Chicken skewers with satay dip

If you're looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can't go far wrong with this easy classic

Author: Good Food team

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

Asparagus with spiced butter & brown shrimp

Try this easy asparagus dish with potted shrimp-inspired topping in pools of mace-spiked butter. It makes a memorable starter for a dinner party or smart lunch

Author: Rosie Birkett

Sriracha King Prawns with Mango Salsa

Impress your guests with these sriracha king prawns with mango salsa - A wonderful sweet & spicy combination yet delicate and fresh to the palate.

Author: Andrea Soranidis - The Petite Cook

Simple fish cakes

Our famous fish cakes are one of your favourite ever olive recipes - and now the recipe is here, online! Use any white fish or salmon, but not oily fish or the texture will be heavy. We'd recommend serving...

Author: Charlotte Morgan

Shrimp Toast

This Shrimp Toast recipe is a restaurant delicious a crowd-pleasing appetizer, beautifully coated with sesame seeds that will disappear in minutes.

Author: Nithya Narasimhan

Prawns Fry

Author: Maria Jose Martin

Apple Tart Recipe with Brie

Are you looking for a great starter or veggie lunch idea? Then do try out my baked brie, fresh thyme and apple tart recipe!

Author: June d'Arville

Crab cakes with sweet chilli & ginger dipping sauce

An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli

Author: Good Food team

Asian cured salmon with prawns, pickled salad & dill lime crème fraîche

Make this cured salmon and prawn dish as a classy starter for a dinner party. It takes a few days of prep, but it's well worth it for the flavour that you get

Author: Jane Hornby

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, if you prefer

Author: Raymond Blanc

Mini prawn & sweetcorn cakes

These fritters are lightly spiced with cumin. Serve as a starter or nibble

Author: Cassie Best


This simple guide will show you how to make sushi rice; cooked and mixed to perfection ready for making your very own sushi rolls. A quick sushi rice recipe, which will ensure the best start to making...

Author: By: Debbie Jones

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

Lobster & celeriac remoulade

This festive make-ahead starter is perfect for a Christmas meal for two. Serve with crunchy toast and a scattering of dill for an impressive seafood dish

Author: Barney Desmazery

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

Portland crab rosti with land cress and chives

Mark Hix's crab with potato rosti recipe is full of flavour but simple to put together. Hix is a fan of this dish, and serves it during the summer months.

Author: Mark Hix

Goat's cheese, pear & candied pecan salad

This extra-special vegetarian starter is bursting with contrasting flavours and textures, such as spiralized pear, crunchy roasted nuts and creamy cheese

Author: James Martin

Garlic eyeballs with creamy chive dip

These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party

Author: Lesley Waters

Garlic eyeballs with creamy chive dip

These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party

Author: Lesley Waters

Lardo & apple bruschetta

This melt-in-the-mouth pork fat with herbs and spices goes well with the sweetness of a Granny Smith and makes a delectable starter

Author: Chelsie Collins

Garlic eyeballs with creamy chive dip

These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party

Author: Lesley Waters

Garlic eyeballs with creamy chive dip

These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party

Author: Lesley Waters

Asparagus with spiced butter & brown shrimp

Try this easy asparagus dish with potted shrimp-inspired topping in pools of mace-spiked butter. It makes a memorable starter for a dinner party or smart lunch

Author: Rosie Birkett

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

Ajo blanco

Miriam's easy, chilled almond soup makes a refreshing starter and only has 4 ingredients for an authentic Spanish taste

Author: miriamgonzlezdurntez

Celebration fish platter with spiced cucumber salad

This indulgent sharing platter makes an impressive dinner party starter with trout pâté, crisp coated mackerel fillets and smoked salmon

Author: James Martin