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
Make your own veggie spring rolls for a Chinese-inspired banquet. These are quick and easy to make, along with the spicy dipping sauce
Author: Ailsa Brown
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
Recipe for mixed seafood in a creamy garlic wine sauce, or mariscos al ajillo. Made with a mix of shrimp, calamari or squid, and bay scallops cooked in a sauce of butter, garlic, white onion, white wine,...
Author: Layla Pujol
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
A simply stylish salad that will make an impressive dinner party starter this Christmas
Author: Mary Cadogan
Delicious sea fish marinated in lime juice and chilli, with red onion, hot peppers, thinly sliced plantain, and wedges of sweet potato.
Author: Eat Peru
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
This fresh and zingy salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures. It's ideal for entertaining
Author: James Martin
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
Take two classic ingredients and whip up a light, fresh vegetarian soup to feed a crowd in style
Author: James Martin
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
Recipe video above. Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls are incredibly fresh and healthy. The Vietnamese peanut dipping sauce that accompanies this is sensational and completely addictive!
Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
This sumptuous salad is perfect for a group starter and can be whipped up the night before
Author: Good Food team
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
Recipe video above. A firm Chinese starter favourite! A glossy soup broth that's savoury, sour and as spicy as you want it to be, filled with mushrooms, tofu and bamboo shoots. Skip the chicken to make...
Author: Nagi
Blend spinach, rocket and potato to make this vibrant soup. The chorizo and red chilli garnish is really special, providing a fantastic flavour contrast
Author: Diana Henry
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
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 sophisticated recipe puts a new spin on party food, great for a family celebration
Author: John Torode
French peas are an elegant side dish or starter. Cooked with spring onions and bacon in white wine and stock and topped with just cooked lettuce.
Author: Amanda
Fresh sardines are plentiful and thrifty- this sunshine recipe teams them with fennel, parsley, mint, sultanas, pine nuts and more
Author: Barney Desmazery
This decadent bake from Paul Hollywood combines slightly sweet French bread with a creamy ham and cheese filling
Author: Paul Hollywood
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
Create crispy fried patties using spiced pulses, then fill with prawns, chilli, coriander and tomato, Brazilian-style
Author: Jennifer Joyce
Pack salty Greek cheese into jars with olive oil, thyme, tomatoes, artichokes and olives - mop up the goodness with bread
Author: Sara Buenfeld
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
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
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
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
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
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
Here are 6 easy recipes for cooked lobster or crayfish that make the most of this luxury seafood! When you buy pre-cooked lobster, it's best to keep it simple to preserve the flavour in the flesh...
Author: Nagi
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
Serve these quick, zingy vegetarian nibbles at your next party
Author: Good Food team
Make this broccoli caesar salad for an easy, sophisticated starter. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's ideal for a dinner party or Christmas lunch
Author: Barney Desmazery
Thick, creamy Chupe de Camarones with a few twists. Peruvian shrimp chowder recipe that's easy to make but delicious.
Author: Eat Peru
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
A vegetarian dip with a fresh zesty flavour, your party guests will hover around this one
Author: Good Food team
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
Spruce up crumpets with a creamy crab, cucumber and dill topping. It's ready in 15 minutes, making it ideal for a Christmas starter or light lunch
Author: Barney Desmazery
Author: Eat Peru
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
These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party
Author: Lesley Waters
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
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
Bring the heat with our simple oyster starter. Top your seafood with fresh ginger, chilli and a squeeze of lime for a fiery pre-dinner treat
Author: Miriam Nice
Sesame Prawn Toast is a perfect combination of crispy bread, seasoned prawn fillings and sesame seeds. A very popular classic appetizer that all kids and adults loves. Learn how to make perfect crispy...
Author: Khin
Learn how to make these French chicken and mushroom vol au vents. They are small puff pastry cases with a creamy filling. Perfect canapés!
Author: Michelle Minnaar
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