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Parma Ham & Melon Salad

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Yuk Sung

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Peppered mackerel & pink pickled onion salad

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

Smoked trout & radish remoulade tartines

These little toasts are a perfect way to kick off a spring menu. Top them with a lemony mayo with celeriac, apple, dill and capers

Author: James Martin

Crispy Prosciutto Cups with Pear

Welcome your cocktail-party guests with these easy to make appetizers with prosciutto and pears.

Salt and pepper spare ribs recipe

These salt and pepper spare ribs are great as a starter for any Chinese cuisine. They would also be perfect grilled on the BBQ in the summer

Author: Jessica Dady

Leek and Onion Soup

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Cheese and poblano empanadas

Easy recipe for homemade cheesy poblano empanadas filled with rajas or roasted poblano peppers, and a mix of queso fresco, oaxaca, and goat cheese.

Author: Layla Pujol

Cold Cucumber Soup Cucumber Gazpacho (5 minute recipe)

You can't beat cucumber soup for a refreshing snack and here in Spain, it's called 'gazpacho de pepino' or 'cucumber gazpacho'. This recipe takes around 5 minutes to prepare and once chilled in the fridge...

Author: Byron

Tilapia Ceviche

An easy-to-make version of the iconic fish ceviche recipe. Talapia is a delicious freshwater fish with delicate flavors that work well with this Peruvian classic.

Author: Eat Peru

Quick lemon gravadlax

This speedy, zesty version of the Swedish classic cuts the curing time to 30 minutes and makes a special starter for two

Author: Steffi Knowles-Dellner

Mini prawn & sweetcorn cakes

These fritters are lightly spiced with cumin. Serve as a starter or nibble

Author: Cassie Best

The Best Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

This Shrimp Cocktail recipe is so easy to make, full of flavor & results in juicy, tender, perfectly plump shrimp every single time! Serve them in martini glasses or as a shrimp platter with a creamy remoulade...

Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Sesame and Panko Crusted Shrimp

I could have easily eaten every single one of these Sesame and Panko Crusted Fried Shrimp! Delicious & crispy bites of tender shrimp! A great appetizer, starter or even a lunch. Serve them with your favourite...

Author: Julia Pinney

Vegan Avgolemono Soup

This vegan avgolemono soup is a plant-based version of traditional Greek Easter soup. It's made with lots of lemon, rice or orzo, and dill. It's bright and hearty, and it tastes even better after...

Author: Gena Hamshaw

Roast beef platter with chilli, pine nut & parsley dressing

Roast a joint of sirloin until rare, serve sliced with a light vinaigrette and tell everyone to get stuck in

Author: Mary Cadogan

The Best Cauliflower Soup Recipe (LOW CALORIE)

This healthy cauliflower soup is just 66 calories and comes with a topping guide.You can make this quick cauliflower soup recipe gluten-free and vegan, or not. Options for all diets have been noted, so...

Author: Lose Weight By Eating

Scallops Piccata

In case you're unfamiliar with Piccata Sauce, let me break it down for you. After you panfry a yummy, lean protein in butter you deglaze the pan with stock (I go with chicken stock) and fresh lemon juice...

Author: Lisa G Cooks

Autumn Chutney

So, I thought I would bring you all an early Christmas present, in the form of this lovely Autumn Chutney. Autumn is the time to make this chutney as it allows the flavours to develop in time for December...

Author: Becky

Giant smoked salmon & beetroot blini

These super-sized buckwheat pancakes make a great dinner party or festive starter for sharing

Author: Cassie Best

Easy Salmon Fishcakes

Possibly the easiest recipe for fishcakes you will ever find, these Easy Salmon Fishcakes take just 30 minutes to make, and only 15 minutes if you use leftovers! With no breadcrumbing and messy bowls of...

Author: Eb Gargano

Broad Bean Bruschetta

Crushed broad bean bruschetta is so simple to make yet super satisfying. Double podded broad beans subtly flavoured with some lemon, olive oil & mint on top of garlicky sourdough toast. Heaven!

Author: Jo Allison

Roasted Red Peppers (Roasted Capsicums)

Roasted Red Peppers (Roasted Capsicums) are so simple to prepare, but bursting with a delicious, rich, slightly sweet and smoky flavour.

Author: Alexandra

Boiled Beets

A simple and delicious way to enjoy beets, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar!

Author: Nicole Shroff

Aubergine & pomegranate flatbreads

Clever nibbles that are ideal for sharing. Top Middle Eastern flatbreads with aubergines, herbs and tahini

Author: Cassie Best

Celery root soup {Sopa de apio nabo}

Easy and quick recipe for celery root soup or cream of celeriac soup, made with potatoes, vegetable broth, garlic, onions, cumin and dill. Served with trio of toppings including crispy pancetta, smoked...

Author: Layla Pujol

Smoked mackerel & horseradish cups

Quick and impressive, John Torode's no-cook, mackerel pâté starter won't keep you in the kitchen for long

Author: John Torode

Pasta Fagioli Soup

This Borlotti Bean & Pasta Soup is thick, creamy, full of flavour, and makes a delicious quick and easy anytime meal.

Author: Nicole Shroff

Tuscan Tuna & Cannellini Salad

This easy tuna and bean salad from Tuscany, is a healthy and delicious light meal.

Author: Nicole Shroff

Groucho Club crab cakes

Barney Desmazery takes these simple crab cakes, seasoned with Thai spices and served with sweet chilli sauce, from the Soho club and into your dinner-party repertoire - best of all, they won't take long...

Author: Barney Desmazery

Veal steamed dumplings (dim sum)

This recipe of dim sum or dumpling it's delicious and they are filled with ground veal, shiitake mushrooms, spices and steamed, but they could also be fried or dropped into a delicious broth.

Author: Ramona Sebastian

Sopa de Quinoa Peruvian Quinoa Soup Recipe

A gluten-free, nutritious, and tasty soup recipe that's easy to make (taking less than 1 hour) and a definite crowd pleaser. Learn how to make this starter or light lunch dish today

Author: Eat Peru

BBQ Style Baby Back Pork Ribs with Tomato Ketchup}

Whilst the long marinating and cooking time for these pork ribs is unavoidable, the preparation is minimal as it makes the most of all the ingredients in our Tomato Ketchup, including Balsamic Vinegar...

Author: Belazu

Patatas Bravas Recipe

Crispy potatoes, smokey tomato sauce and healthy garlic aioli combine to make this delicious Spanish tapas dish

Author: Robyn

Mini sage & onion scones

These mini savoury scones are quick to make and are cute canapés for your Christmas party

Author: Good Food team

30 Tea Party Recipes ( Downton Abbey Style Egg Salad Sandwiches)

These recipes are sure to please. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy. Let us know your thoughts!

Author: Cassie Marshall

Avocado & banana salad

Recipe Starter Avocado & banana salad - Recipe Petitchef

Author: fussfreecooking

Tropical Shrimp Salad

Turn off of oven and make a quick but delicious salad for dinner. This salad is one to try with lime and honey shrimp served over fresh mango and avocado. Perfect for spring or summer days.

Author: Julia Pinney

Marinated Parmesan

Marinated Parmesan is a simple to prepare appetiser that is packed full of delicious flavours. Garlic, oregano and a little chilli combine with the Parmesan and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which works perfectly...

Author: Alexandra

Black Bean Salsa Soup

Author: Cheryl Strachan

Chilli & lime squid salad

James Martin's sensational starter is sure to impress dinner party guests - marinate the squid overnight, then sear just before serving over avocado and rocket

Author: James Martin

Chicken liver & raisin pâté

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

Parma Ham, Mango and Mozzarella Bites

Looking for Parma ham canapés? These Parma ham and mozzarella bites are divine and super simple to make. The mango can easily be substituted with melon.

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Oyster pomelo with crème fraîche

Milder and sweeter than grapefuit, pomelo is a citrus fruit that pairs beautifully with rock oysters in this stylish dinner party starter or canapé

Author: The Mash Inn

Manitaria Stifado Mushroom and Onion Stew

Greece is mushroom heaven, and one of the places especially known for the variety of wild mushrooms as well as the wealth of cultivated ones is Evia. We visited this wondrous island just an hour from Athens...

Author: Diane Kochilas

Bloody mary pepper prawns

Take the ingredients of the classic cocktail - Tabasco, pepper, tomato and vodka - and use to flavour sizzling shellfish

Author: Cassie Best

Beetroot and Cumin Fritters with Horseradish and Dill Yoghurt

Beetroot and Cumin Fritters with Horseradish and Dill Yoghurt from Lee Watson's vegan cookbook Peace and Parsnips. These little fritters are perfect served as a starter or with a selection of mezze.

Author: Lee Watson

Mushroom Paté Recipe

Mushroom paté is a rich and indulgent veggie starter. We've used three different mushrooms in our mushroom paté, which gives it great depth of flavour.

Author: Jane Curran

Yotam Ottolenghi's Butterbean Mash with Muhammara

Add a new dip to your repertoire with Yotam Ottolenghi's make-ahead recipe for creamy butterbean mash topped with a sweet and nutty red pepper and walnut muhammara.

Author: Yotam Ottolenghi