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Pear, date & walnut salad with creamy stilton dressing

Gary Rhodes' perfect starter for a Boxing day lunch, made with lots of leftovers from the day before

Author: Gary Rhodes

White asparagus with Serrano ham & chive dressing

White asparagus has an earthier, nuttier flavour than the more usual green

Author: Mary Cadogan

White asparagus with Serrano ham & chive dressing

White asparagus has an earthier, nuttier flavour than the more usual green

Author: Mary Cadogan

Salade aux lardons

A chic, quick to make starter that looks great on the plate

Author: Marie Pierre Moine

Strawberry, tomato & watercress salad with honey & pink pepper dressing

Serve this strawberry, tomato and watercress salad as a side, or simply on its own as a light lunch. Pink peppercorns in the dressing give a gentle spice

Author: Anna Glover

Pear, date & walnut salad with creamy stilton dressing

Gary Rhodes' perfect starter for a Boxing day lunch, made with lots of leftovers from the day before

Author: Gary Rhodes

Minted melon, tomato & prosciutto salad

Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party

Author: Barney Desmazery

Scallop Starter Gratin Recipe

Our scallop starter gratin is an indulgent way to start off Christmas day. Creamy and delicious, even those who don't like seafood will fall in love.

Author: Jane Curran

Smoked salmon fillets with dill pickled vegetables, crème fraîche & salmon roe

Pickle vegetables and serve with smoked salmon for a fabulous festive starter. Keep the leftover veg in the fridge to have with cold cuts over Christmas

Author: Diana Henry

Baked falafel & cauliflower tabbouleh

Make a batch of our easy baked falafel for a tasty, low-calorie lunch option. This simple healthy recipe is perfect for pairing with plenty of salad

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Beetroot, lentil, celeriac & hazelnut salad

A lovely, wintry salad using fresh, seasonal ingredients that you can serve warm or cold. Bright beetroot, crunchy hazelnuts and a punchy mustard dressing

Author: Diana Henry

Herbed broad bean & feta crostini with asparagus

Make the most of seasonal broad beans during the summer months and make this vibrant bean and feta crostini. Ideal as a starter, simply top with asparagus

Author: Rosie Birkett

Spring onion & halloumi bruschetta with carrot & saffron salsa

An interesting new starter idea of fried cheese from Cyprus, crispy toasted sourdough bread and a carrot topping

Author: Good Food team

Marinated fig & mozzarella salad

This sourish marinade works really well with sweet figs and creamy mozarella - serve as a main or starter

Author: Tom Kime

Carrot soup with chilli coriander pesto

Warm up on a cold day with our carrot soup, spiked with ginger, garlic and curry powder. A dollop of chilli coriander pesto gives the soup an added kick

Author: Esther Clark

Crab & tangled asparagus salad on toast

Shave asparagus into ribbons to top Tom Kerridge's crab on toast - it isn't something you see often and gives the dish a chef's touch. It makes a lovely starter

Author: Tom Kerridge

Triple cheese croquettes with cranberry sauce

Make the most of any leftover Christmas cheese with these croquettes. Once fried, they have a crisp shell and wonderfully oozy, melty middle

Author: Esther Clark

Beetroot, lentil, celeriac & hazelnut salad

A lovely, wintry salad using fresh, seasonal ingredients that you can serve warm or cold. Bright beetroot, crunchy hazelnuts and a punchy mustard dressing

Author: Diana Henry

Celery 'string' blue cheese & walnut salad

Add a touch of indulgence to this autumnal salad with creamy blue cheese and wholesome walnuts

Author: Barney Desmazery

Purple sprouting broccoli, buttermilk & blue cheese soup

Make the most of seasonal broccoli with this vibrant soup, ideal for lunch or a light supper served with warm crusty bread. Garnish with a sprinkling of mixed seeds and chives

Author: Esther Clark

Blackberry, beetroot & goat's cheese salad with poppy seed croutons

Blackberries add bursts of sweetness to this colourful starter or light lunch - substitute feta for goat's cheese if you'd prefer

Author: Sarah Cook