This stunning starter can be assembled ahead, then topped with dressed leaves just before serving.
Author: Mary Cadogan
Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd
Author: Gordon Ramsay
These Indian-flavoured salmon and haddock breaded patties can be made in batches and frozen
Author: Roopa Gulati
Rather than plating up a first course, keep things casual and share your starter from one big plate
Author: Jane Hornby
The cool sweetness of the watermelon goes really well with the spicy, nutty crunch of dukkah, for a refreshing nibble to enjoy with a cocktail
Author: Maria Elia
A modern, lighter version of the retro starter, prawn cocktail
Author: Barney Desmazery
Swap prawn and iceberg lettuce for crabmeat, crunchy raw fennel and avocado, topped with classic Marie Rose sauce
Author: James Martin
Give your dinner party a shot of Spanish style with these satay canapes
Author: Good Food team
Use bulgur wheat as the base for this Middle Eastern salad of superhealthy greens, feta cheese and spices
Author: Barney Desmazery
Crack the buttery crust to reveal delicious blue cheese flavoured with sherry and green peppercorns - it's great on toast
Author: Cassie Best
With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich
Author: Barney Desmazery
Upgrade this simple starter to a dinner party main with a splash of dry sherry and a bed of spaghetti
Author: Silvana Franco
This French-inspired warming soup uses chutney to add a delicious sweetness
Author: Good Food team
This French-inspired warming soup uses chutney to add a delicious sweetness
Author: Good Food team
Grilled chicken kebab skewers marinated in fragrant Asian spices make the perfect easy canapé
Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer
If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result
Author: Gordon Ramsay
If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result
Author: Gordon Ramsay
This homely recipe takes bone marrow and transforms it into a rich and mouthwatering dish. Serve the grilled bone marrow simply with sea salt and toasted bread.
Author: Huw Gott
Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd
Author: Gordon Ramsay
From Rick Stein's French Odyssey, steak tartare has to be one of France's signature dishes. The premium beef is simply seasoned and served with an egg yolk.
Author: Rick Stein
This stunning starter can be assembled ahead, then topped with dressed leaves just before serving.
Author: Mary Cadogan
An entertaining favourite with light and fresh flavours - make it a feature of a retro dinner
Author: Mary Cadogan
Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay's sophisticated starter is fabulously buttery and crisp - serve before his Stir fry of duck
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Crack the buttery crust to reveal delicious blue cheese flavoured with sherry and green peppercorns - it's great on toast
Author: Cassie Best
An elegant no-cook starter or special light lunch packed with crunch and earthy flavours
Author: Barney Desmazery
The combination of creamy cheese and sweet but sour pomegranate molasses makes a delicious starter
Author: Good Food team
Jamie Oliver's Sticky Mango Prawns make the most of bold flavours of mango chutney and king prawns to create a simple but flavourful stir fry.
Author: Jamie Oliver
A traditional starter dish infused with the tastes of Italy - perfect with warmed bread
Author: Good Food team
Embracing the yin and yang of sweet and sour, this Gok Wan recipe makes for the perfect Chinese starter. Serve piping hot, garnished with fresh chopped chives.
Author: Gok Wan
An elegant no-cook starter or special light lunch packed with crunch and earthy flavours
Author: Barney Desmazery
An entertaining favourite with light and fresh flavours - make it a feature of a retro dinner
Author: Mary Cadogan
Bring a Spanish flavour to the table with this intense, smoky starter. Just add crusty bread to serve
Author: Good Food team
A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a 'wow' factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host
Author: Sara Buenfeld
These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving
Author: Sara Buenfeld
These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
This speedy salad can be whipped up as an impressive starter - the fish is completely lifted by contrasting flavours
Author: Good Food team
This speedy salad can be whipped up as an impressive starter - the fish is completely lifted by contrasting flavours
Author: Good Food team
The rich basil sauce helps balance the tangy ricotta and earthy mushroom flavours of this easy vegetarian starter
Author: Good Food team
A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a 'wow' factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host
Author: Sara Buenfeld
This help-yourself veggie starter of tempura-like lightly battered cauliflower is also good as a nibble with drinks
Author: Good Food team
This simple breaded cheese can be made ahead and frozen, ready to use as a starter for a dinner party with friends
Author: Good Food team
If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Rustle up a luxurious, romantic (and speedy!) starter for two with fresh scallops, prawns and hot chilli
Author: Cassie Best
Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
John Torode shows how to prepare classic coarse set terrine with duck and mixed game of your choice
Author: John Torode
Follow our step-by-step guide to plating up this elegant bistro-style dish of homemade paté and fragrant leaf salad
Author: Barney Desmazery
Crack the buttery crust to reveal delicious blue cheese flavoured with sherry and green peppercorns - it's great on toast
Author: Cassie Best
Try an authentic version of this classic Chinese takeaway dish, with natural sweetness and a warm chilli flavour to spice things up
Author: John Torode