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
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
This indulgent sharing platter makes an impressive dinner party starter with trout pâté, crisp coated mackerel fillets and smoked salmon
Author: James Martin
James Martin's luxuriously rich dinner party starter can be made up to two days in advance for fuss-free entertaining - serve with toasted brioche, cornichons and chutney.
Author: James Martin
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
Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter, made with pears, goat's cheese, watercress and hazelnuts. It's ready in just 15 minutes, and perfect at Christmas
Author: Barney Desmazery
Roasted cauliflower + bacon soup, Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup, Creamy Loaded Cauliflower Soup, Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Gruyere and Bacon
Author: Sandra Lovins
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
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
Gravadlax makes a stunning prepare-ahead starter or centrepiece for your New Year festivities
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Deep-fried Brussels are a taste revelation, they're dangerously addictive with our mustardy vinaigrette. Serve as a speedy yet elegant starter
Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
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
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
This Honey garlic butter shrimp is on your table in under 10 minutes! It is a super easy, perfect, and delicious quick and easy dinner recipe for all those busy days!
Author: Nithya Narasimhan
An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli
Author: Good Food team
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
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
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
Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and Asian spices - coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise
Author: Good Food team
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
Classic puttanesca recipe, a piece of Italian sun on your plate! Puttanesca consists of some great flavors: tomatoes, capers and olives.
Author: June d'Arville
Entertaining? Treat your guests to flash-fried shellfish with a garlic butter, capes, chilli and zesty lemon. It's ready in 15 minutes too
Author: Jane Hornby
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
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
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
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
Whizz up sustainable smoked fish with horseradish, lemon and cream cheese, plus a little spinach for colour, then serve with toast as a light starter
Author: Good Food team
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
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
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
A quick and easy party dip which is superhealthy, freezable and counts towards your five-a-day - what more could you want?
Author: Good Food team
If you're looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can't go far wrong with this easy classic
Author: Good Food team
Miriam's easy, chilled almond soup makes a refreshing starter and only has 4 ingredients for an authentic Spanish taste
Author: miriamgonzlezdurntez
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
Scallops love a bit of lemon and chilli plus, they are ready in a flash. The perfect way to impress last-minute guests
Author: Jane Hornby
Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter, made with pears, goat's cheese, watercress and hazelnuts. It's ready in just 15 minutes, and perfect at Christmas
Author: Barney Desmazery
Serve a platter of warm dough balls with plenty of garlic butter. This easy recipe makes a great sharing-style starter for family and friends
Author: Lulu Grimes
For an light Asian inspired starter, try these cooked prawns and crunchy radishes dipped in garlic and chilli mayonnaise
Author: Jennifer Joyce
Add a bit of seasonal spirit to your chickpea bites with fruit and nuts. Serve with a creamy yogurt dip and fresh coriander
Author: Jane Hornby
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