Reader Margaret Cody shares her moreish party dish- the creamy vegetarian filling baked into a round loaf will go down a storm with guests
Author: Good Food team
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
Choose from a classic pink Marie Rose / Thousand Island sauce, Tartare, Seafood Cocktail Sauce, a Thai Sweet Chilli Lime Sauce for something fresher (not everyone likes mayo!) or our Family Favourite Prawn...
Author: Nagi
Take two classic ingredients and whip up a light, fresh vegetarian soup to feed a crowd in style
Author: James Martin
The national soup of Morocco, this Harira recipe is a total flavor explosion. It's no wonder it's such a popular soup, it will WOW your taste buds!
Author: Kimberly Killebrew
Author: Eat Peru
This delicious, unashamedly rich starter is the sort of dish that makes entertaining stress-free, as it can be made up to three days ahead
Author: Raymond Blanc
Recipe video above! The famous Thai Soup, made at home, and it's honestly the real deal!! See recipe notes for shortcut using frozen peeled prawns/shrimp. Also, CHOOSE from classic clear Tom Yum (Tom...
Author: Nagi
Melted cheese pairs beautifully with baked figs and walnut in this easy baked dish. It's great as a cheese course or sharing starter
Author: Sarah Cook
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
Author: Michelle Minnaar
If you're looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can't go far wrong with this easy classic
Author: Good Food team
Author: Dan Toombs
This sophisticated recipe puts a new spin on party food, great for a family celebration
Author: John Torode
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 leftovers! With no breadcrumbing and messy bowls of...
Author: Eb Gargano
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 on its own as a starter, or create a vegan meal...
Author: Michelle Minnaar
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
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 snack
Author: Diana Henry
Try our take on veggie gyoza. These dumplings can be cooked from frozen and easily adapted with your own fillings. You can also use shop-bought gyoza skins
Author: Barney Desmazery
Fat, juicy scallops are always a treat- the secret is not to overcook them and to team with contrasting sweet flavours
Author: James Martin
Aloo Paratha is a very popular breakfast dish in India. The beauty of this recipe is how flexible it is - there are so many options and variations you can do and I've provided a bunch of suggestions in...
Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
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 are eating in a fine dining restaurant! Learn how...
Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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
This sumptuous salad is perfect for a group starter and can be whipped up the night before
Author: Good Food team
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
Htipiti is a perfect dip for summer. This Greek recipe comprises chopped roasted red peppers and feta cheese. Serve with flatbread and vegetable crudités.
Author: Michelle Minnaar
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
Fresh sardines are plentiful and thrifty- this sunshine recipe teams them with fennel, parsley, mint, sultanas, pine nuts and more
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
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
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
Miriam's easy, chilled almond soup makes a refreshing starter and only has 4 ingredients for an authentic Spanish taste
Author: miriamgonzlezdurntez
We've made leeks the star of our elegant, simple starter. Hazelnuts add crucial crunch and the anchovy dressing gives the dish an umami depth of flavour
Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Serve this spiced chicken in an aromatic masala for a starter at a family feast. Packed with flavour, it's a popular Bengali dish - one you're sure to cook time and time again
Author: Afia Begom - Afelia's Kitchen
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 taste, it takes minutes to make, and it's an absolute...
Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
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
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
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 texture
Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
In case you're unfamiliar with Piccata Sauce, let me break it down for you. After you panfry a yummy, lean protein in butter you deglaze the pan with stock (I go with chicken stock) and fresh lemon juice...
Author: Lisa G Cooks
These Roasted Mixed Nuts are the perfect combination of savory, salty, spicy and sweet! They make a great, quick and easy appetizer or snack... but be warned, they are dangerously delicious!Recipe can...
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
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 of a main meal? Great served up as side dish or...
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food
Thick, creamy Chupe de Camarones with a few twists. Peruvian shrimp chowder recipe that's easy to make but delicious.
Author: Eat Peru
Crab thermidor is a Longs Arms signature dish. We use sustainable pot-caught cock crabs from a small co-op of fishermen in Newlyn called Dreckly Fish, supporting our inshore fishermen and guaranteeing...
Author: Janine Ratcliffe
A terrine is a special occasion dish that will take a while to make but is worth every bit of effort. Flavoured with ginger, garlic and all spice, this recipe makes a delicious rabbit version that is so...
Author: Charlotte Morgan
Celebrating one of Germany's most famous "superfoods", Sauerkraut, this wonderful soup is satisfying to both tummy and soul. The combination of tangy sauerkraut, caramelized onions, smoky paprika, savory...
Author: Kimberly Killebrew
This decadent bake from Paul Hollywood combines slightly sweet French bread with a creamy ham and cheese filling
Author: Paul Hollywood
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
A simply stylish salad that will make an impressive dinner party starter this Christmas
Author: Mary Cadogan
These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party
Author: Lesley Waters