This festive make-ahead starter is perfect for a Christmas meal for two. Serve with crunchy toast and a scattering of dill for an impressive seafood dish
Author: Barney Desmazery
This oregano seasoning is based on a Brazilian recipe using 'queijo de coalho' and works really well with halloumi. Serve with a selection of dipping sauces
Author: Jennifer Joyce
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
Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter that's packed with the lovely flavours of salmon, shrimp, asparagus and apple. Make it in just 20 minutes
Author: Tom Kerridge
Learn how to make a homemade duck liver parfait, worthy of being served at the best restaurants in France.
Author: Michelle Minnaar
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
If you've never tried Cheesy Garlic Fingers, what are you waiting for? These are a classic East Coast Canadian treat. Great served as an appetizer, a side dish or a starter. Great however you choose...
Author: Julia Pinney
What's more of a pub classic than prawn cocktail? Make Tom Kerridge's modern version with grilled prawns and the flavours of a bloody mary cocktail
Author: Tom Kerridge
A rich, creamy French classic soup or velouté that was created for Madame du Barry, King Louis XV's last and favourite mistress, who adored cauliflower
Author: Jill Colonna
VIDEO ABOVE. This is a super easy way to make gnocchi and the secret ingredient is ricotta which keeps the gnocchi soft and pillowy inside. Much easier than the classic recipe made with potato. It tastes...
Author: Nagi
We've made leeks the star of our elegant, simple starter. Hazelnuts add crucial crunch and the anchovy dressing gives the dish an umami depth of flavour
Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
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
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
A starter dish of chicken, layered potatoes, limes, with a topping of olives, peppers, and egg. Perfect for hot summer days.
Author: Eat Peru
Sometimes, a comforting bowl of soup is all you need. This easy to put together chicken pepper soup is loaded with spicy, bold, and hearty flavors. It's so easy to make and you can hardly go wrong putting...
Author: Lola Osinkolu
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
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
A delicious snack! With just three ingredients, my Soy Roasted Almonds take just minutes to make!
Author: Alexandra
Forget food waste and use up bits of limp veg to make these sensational pakoras. Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, courgettes and cabbage also work well
Author: Tom Kerridge
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
Author: Dan Toombs
For an light Asian inspired starter, try these cooked prawns and crunchy radishes dipped in garlic and chilli mayonnaise
Author: Jennifer Joyce
This sophisticated dish makes an elegant dinner party starter, balancing the sweetness of the apple and malt loaf with a tangy vinaigrette
Author: James Martin
Fried onion loaves are a variation on the classic fried onion rings, and they're easily one of our favourite dishes on the Miller and Carter menu. We'll show you how to make onion loaf at home,...
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food
Fat, juicy scallops are always a treat- the secret is not to overcook them and to team with contrasting sweet flavours
Author: James Martin
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
Crab thermidor is a Longs Arms signature dish. We use sustainable pot-caught cock crabs from a small co-op of fishermen in Newlyn called Dreckly Fish, supporting our inshore fishermen and guaranteeing...
Author: Janine Ratcliffe
Impress guests with this starter, or fish course, that's perfect for a dinner party. Scallops and radishes are served in a delicate Vietnamese sauce
Author: Jeff Tan
Giant beans, aka gigantes (GHEE-ghan-tez), are a classic Greek ingredient and popular in Greek recipes from every part of the country. This Greek bean recipe is inspired by the delicious traditions of...
Author: Diane Kochilas
Easy Beer Cheese Soup is ready in less than 30 minutes! Creamy comfort in a bowl with so much flavor is the perfect starter or a main course!
Author: Jas
Entice your guests to the buffet table with the flavourful combination of prawn and chorizo
Author: Good Food team
Classic British Coronation chicken gets a makeover, served in Little Gem lettuce leaves with peanut and coconut sauce
Author: Sarah Cook
A modern dinner party starter that's great for a budget - salty feta, sweet grapes, tangy sumac and aniseed dill create contrasting yet complementary flavours
Author: Cassie Best
This fresh, seasonal dish with cured salmon and citrus fruit is as delicious as it is pretty on the plate. Delicately When it comes to Christmas starters, think pink!
Author: jospizarro
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
This indulgent sharing platter makes an impressive dinner party starter with trout pâté, crisp coated mackerel fillets and smoked salmon
Author: James Martin
Spruce up a salad with a rosemary, honey and hazelnut crumb to accompany Spanish cheese, sweet fruit and bitter leaves
Author: Good Food team
Try a spicy twist on a bloody mary with za'atar and chilli. With the classic tomato juice, vodka and lemon juice flavours, serve as a starter or cocktail
Author: Miriam Nice
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
Healthy, tasty Italian styled Rice Salad. Vegetarian friendly as it is or you can add cooked pancetta, tuna or mozzarella in the last step to make it more of a main meal? Great served up as side dish or...
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food
If you're looking for a Christmas classic with a twist, this French ham hock and pistachio terrine, transformed into a modern make-ahead starter is for you
Author: Barney Desmazery
Cheesy Mushrooms in a Creamy Garlic Sauce, the perfect starter for an anniversary, birthday, or romantic meal. Mushrooms sauteed in butter before adding wine, garlic, cream and stock. To create a delightfully...
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food
This spicy Bombay potatoes recipe is full of classic Indian spices, tangy onions, soft potatoes making a delicious side dish with a traditional curry
Author: Jessica Dady
Recipe Starter Ricotta gnocchi with lemon and thyme butter - Recipe Petitchef
Author: Koek!
Spinach and feta are a classic combination and work really well with the zing of preserved lemon. Try it in these vegetarian filo parcels which make a great, simple starter, snack or lunch
Author: Janine Ratcliffe
Langoustines, or Dublin Bay prawns, make a great starter. You can make this ahead for a fuss-free seafood feast
Author: Good Food team
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
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