Create crispy fried patties using spiced pulses, then fill with prawns, chilli, coriander and tomato, Brazilian-style
Author: Jennifer Joyce
This decadent bake from Paul Hollywood combines slightly sweet French bread with a creamy ham and cheese filling
Author: Paul Hollywood
These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party
Author: Lesley Waters
Learn how to make these French chicken and mushroom vol au vents. They are small puff pastry cases with a creamy filling. Perfect canapés!
Author: Michelle Minnaar
This fresh and zingy salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures. It's ideal for entertaining
Author: James Martin
Give the classic prawn cocktail a twist by pairing crayfish tails with tangy horseradish and creamy avocado in this delicious dinner party starter
Author: James Martin
Spend less time cooking on Christmas Day with this simple yet luxurious starter. It requires almost no hands-on time and uses shop-bought elements for ease
Author: Esther Clark
Try a spicy twist on a bloody mary with za'atar and chilli. With the classic tomato juice, vodka and lemon juice flavours, serve as a starter or cocktail
Author: Miriam Nice
Easy and quick recipe for celery root soup or cream of celeriac soup, made with potatoes, vegetable broth, garlic, onions, cumin and dill. Served with trio of toppings including crispy pancetta, smoked...
Author: Layla Pujol
Sesame Prawn Toast is a perfect combination of crispy bread, seasoned prawn fillings and sesame seeds. A very popular classic appetizer that all kids and adults loves. Learn how to make perfect crispy...
Author: Khin
Blend spinach, rocket and potato to make this vibrant soup. The chorizo and red chilli garnish is really special, providing a fantastic flavour contrast
Author: Diana Henry
Add this impressive starter to your Christmas menu and turn a family meal or dinner for friends into a really special occasion
Author: Lulu Grimes
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
Add a new dip to your repertoire with Yotam Ottolenghi's make-ahead recipe for creamy butterbean mash topped with a sweet and nutty red pepper and walnut muhammara.
Author: Yotam Ottolenghi
Make this broccoli caesar salad for an easy, sophisticated starter. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's ideal for a dinner party or Christmas lunch
Author: Barney Desmazery
Great British Bake Off's Kimberley Wilson has created this stunning celebration bread with individually filled buns and a melting cheese middle - made for sharing
Author: Kimberley Wilson
Sometimes, a comforting bowl of soup is all you need. This easy to put together chicken pepper soup is loaded with spicy, bold, and hearty flavors. It's so easy to make and you can hardly go wrong putting...
Author: Lola Osinkolu
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
Bring the heat with our simple oyster starter. Top your seafood with fresh ginger, chilli and a squeeze of lime for a fiery pre-dinner treat
Author: Miriam Nice
Serve these quick, zingy vegetarian nibbles at your next party
Author: Good Food team
These fritters are lightly spiced with cumin. Serve as a starter or nibble
Author: Cassie Best
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
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
Learn how to make a homemade duck liver parfait, worthy of being served at the best restaurants in France.
Author: Michelle Minnaar
These tasty spiced skewers work just as well with lamb or chicken. For a vegetarian alternative, use chunky pieces of halloumi cheese
Author: Cassie Best
This indulgent sharing platter makes an impressive dinner party starter with trout pâté, crisp coated mackerel fillets and smoked salmon
Author: James Martin
Learn how to make tiger's milk, then prepare Peruvian ceviche with it. The ceviche recipe is light refreshing on a hot summer's day!
Author: Michelle Minnaar
An easy-to-make version of the iconic fish ceviche recipe. Talapia is a delicious freshwater fish with delicate flavors that work well with this Peruvian classic.
Author: Eat Peru
Easy recipe for homemade cheesy poblano empanadas filled with rajas or roasted poblano peppers, and a mix of queso fresco, oaxaca, and goat cheese.
Author: Layla Pujol
Merguez sausages add some mild spice to this baked basmati rice dish with nuts and mint, but leave them off if you want to make it vegetarian
Author: Jane Hornby
Impress guests with this starter, or fish course, that's perfect for a dinner party. Scallops and radishes are served in a delicate Vietnamese sauce
Author: Jeff Tan
A starter dish of chicken, layered potatoes, limes, with a topping of olives, peppers, and egg. Perfect for hot summer days.
Author: Eat Peru
This salt and pepper chicken recipe is easy to make and better than takeaway, so impress your friends and family with a mouthwatering Chinese treat.
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
If you're looking for a Christmas classic with a twist, this French ham hock and pistachio terrine, transformed into a modern make-ahead starter is for you
Author: Barney Desmazery
Literally meaning 'Moorish skewers', these spicy pork tenderloin kebabs are an easy tapas dish. Can also be eaten as a main course with salad plus bread, rice or potatoes.
Author: Moorlands Eater
For a simple, smart starter, just mix mayo with garlic, herbs and a squeeze of lime and serve with seafood and brown bread
Author: Good Food team
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
Scatter classic antipasti over flatbreads for a simple and delicious starter that's great for sharing. Using quality ham makes all the difference
Author: Tom Kerridge
Combine creamy goat's cheese, crisp apple and earthy beetroot for a simple salad that's bursting with flavour and colour - and it looks impressive plated up
Author: Tom Kerridge
A simple and delicious chunky Leek and Vegetable Soup, perfect for lunch with some crusty bread!
Author: Camilla Hawkins
Entice your guests to the buffet table with the flavourful combination of prawn and chorizo
Author: Good Food team
This easy tuna and bean salad from Tuscany, is a healthy and delicious light meal.
Author: Nicole Shroff
Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter that's packed with the lovely flavours of salmon, shrimp, asparagus and apple. Make it in just 20 minutes
Author: Tom Kerridge
Spinach and feta are a classic combination and work really well with the zing of preserved lemon. Try it in these vegetarian filo parcels which make a great, simple starter, snack or lunch
Author: Janine Ratcliffe
Turn off of oven and make a quick but delicious salad for dinner. This salad is one to try with lime and honey shrimp served over fresh mango and avocado. Perfect for spring or summer days.
Author: Julia Pinney
These mini savoury scones are quick to make and are cute canapés for your Christmas party
Author: Good Food team