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Smoked mackerel pâté with cucumber

This impressive and delicately-flavoured starter is perfect for dinner parties without splashing the cash. Make-ahead, easy-to-do and no cooking required

Author: Barney Desmazery

Ricotta, fig & prosciutto crostini

Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham - a killer combination to be served as a nibble

Author: Barney Desmazery

Autumn Chutney

So, I thought I would bring you all an early Christmas present, in the form of this lovely Autumn Chutney. Autumn is the time to make this chutney as it allows the flavours to develop in time for December...

Author: Becky

Spiced crab cakes with lemon & lime aïoli

Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and vibrant spices - coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise

Author: Good Food team

Moroccan Taktouka

Taktouka is a delicious cooked salad from Morocco, typically eaten as a starter. It is easy to prepare and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Author: Abi Olayiwola

Oyster pomelo with crème fraîche

Milder and sweeter than grapefuit, pomelo is a citrus fruit that pairs beautifully with rock oysters in this stylish dinner party starter or canapé

Author: The Mash Inn

Rocket, spinach, pear and parmesan salad

Recipe Starter Rocket, spinach, pear and parmesan salad - Recipe Petitchef

Author: The Culinary Chase

Roast beef platter with chilli, pine nut & parsley dressing

Roast a joint of sirloin until rare, serve sliced with a light vinaigrette and tell everyone to get stuck in

Author: Mary Cadogan

Cold Cucumber Soup Cucumber Gazpacho (5 minute recipe)

You can't beat cucumber soup for a refreshing snack and here in Spain, it's called 'gazpacho de pepino' or 'cucumber gazpacho'. This recipe takes around 5 minutes to prepare and once chilled in the fridge...

Author: Byron

Groucho Club crab cakes

Barney Desmazery takes these simple crab cakes, seasoned with Thai spices and served with sweet chilli sauce, from the Soho club and into your dinner-party repertoire - best of all, they won't take long...

Author: Barney Desmazery

Cold smoked salmon

Recipe for salting and cold smoking salmonCold-smoked salmon is great for a good starter, as a luxurious main course, or as part of a tapas or brunch table. It is a bit of a project to cold smoke your...

Author: Rasmus Møller

Smoked mackerel pâté with cucumber

This impressive and delicately-flavoured starter is perfect for dinner parties without splashing the cash. Make-ahead, easy-to-do and no cooking required

Author: Barney Desmazery

Peppered mackerel & pink pickled onion salad

This starter, with its quick pickled onion is impressive, but takes little time as it's part of making the dressing. You can do it while the turkey is cooking

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Siu mai (dim sum)

Make one of the most popular types of dim sum, siu mai. They're traditionally topped with fish roe, but we've opted for goji berries for a pop of colour

Author: Katie Hiscock

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

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

Sesame and Panko Crusted Shrimp

I could have easily eaten every single one of these Sesame and Panko Crusted Fried Shrimp! Delicious & crispy bites of tender shrimp! A great appetizer, starter or even a lunch. Serve them with your favourite...

Author: Julia Pinney

Scallops Beurre Blanc

I include this as a starter but I have served this as a main course. The lightness of this recipe makes this a lovely summer dinner.

Author: Guest

Smoked salmon, cucumber, capers & soda bread

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

Asparagus Wrapped in Parma Ham

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Oyster pomelo with crème fraîche

Milder and sweeter than grapefuit, pomelo is a citrus fruit that pairs beautifully with rock oysters in this stylish dinner party starter or canapé

Author: The Mash Inn

Prawn bruschetta skewers

Enjoy a lazy lunch in the garden with these low-fat, prepare-ahead skewers - perfect for sharing

Author: Barney Desmazery

Ellie krieger's egg salad...

Recipe Starter Ellie krieger's egg salad... - Recipe Petitchef

Author: maryromance

Spinach and ricotta filo baskets

A great vegetarian canapé or starter. Search triple tested recipes from the Good Housekeeping Cookery Team.

Fried spam coated with egg

Recipe Starter Fried spam coated with egg - Recipe Petitchef

Author: kwattro

Goats cheese with homemade red onion chutney tartlets

A great goats cheese with homemade red onion chutney, sweet and savoury with a crusty pastry case. Delicious!

Author: Ramona Sebastian

Crostini of artichokes & chives

A sophisticated starter that takes just minutes to put together

Author: Orlando Murrin

Quick Creamy Pesto

Quick and easy creamy basil pesto

Author: Miriam

Smoked mackerel & horseradish cups

Quick and impressive, John Torode's no-cook, mackerel pâté starter won't keep you in the kitchen for long

Author: John Torode

Baked artichoke dip

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

Repe lojano {Green banana/green plantain soup}

Repe lojano is a creamy soup made with green bananas or green plantains, onions, garlic, milk, cheese and cilantro.

Author: Layla Pujol

Pesto Stuffed Bread

Author: Michelle Minnaar

From the oven to your mouth: A delicious baked goat cheese recipe

Baked goats cheese, cherry tomatoes bursting with flavor & a hint of spice make the perfect light meal. Hungry, unexpected guests need not send you into a panic, this will take you 5 minutes to prepare,...

Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste

Tuna Stuffed Avocado

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Prawn Cocktail

This Prawn Cocktail from Simon Hopkinson Cooks is a wonderfully retro dish has got to be one of the most-loved dinner party starters of all time.

Author: Simon Hopkinson

Pan fried artichokes

Pan-fried artichokes are an easy way to enjoy artichokes as a starter, side dish, or even as a snack in a sandwich.

Author: Nico

Green lettuce with apples, candied walnuts and pomegranate seeds

Delicious Honeycrisp apples, candied walnuts and pomegranate seeds make this a fabulous fall salad. This recipe is adapted from The Dandelion, a restaurant in Philadelphia

Author: MyInspiredTable

Chickpea Fries With Pea Sauce

a.k.a Shan Tofu

Author: Edible Ethics

Pate de Campagne with duck

Author: Wilfried Brouwer

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.

Momos Nepali

Authentic Nepalese steamed Momos served with sesame - tomato - dip. Made with homemade dumpling wrappers and stuffed with ground meat flavored with fresh coriander and ground cumin. Great as a starter,...

Author: Ester | esterkocht.com

Figs Stuffed with {Vegan} Cashew Cream Cheese

An elegant autumnal starter making use of beautiful figs and cashew cream cheese - a clever dairy-free cheese homemade from soaked and blended cashew nuts.

Author: Ceri Jones, Cheese adapted from Mind Body Green

Chicken Dry Fry Recipe

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

Author: Asiya

Roasted Red Pepper (Capsicum) Soup with Basil Oil

My Roasted Red Pepper Soup (Roasted Capsicum Soup) with Basil Oil is so comforting to eat, and full of vibrant flavours. The delicious combination of red peppers, tomato and onion roasted to perfection...

Author: Alexandra

Filled Deli Pesto Scones

A delicious idea for a party or lunch and a good alternative to other cheese scone recipes. This delicately flavoured, savoury scone recipe filled with Italian deli meats and cheese is guaranteed to impress...

Author: Becky

Pasta salad, with tomato, feta cheese and olives

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

Author: PetitChef_Official

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