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Spicy pumpkin soup

Make the most of seasonal squash in the early autumn and try a spicy pumpkin soup. You can toast the seeds, too, and add as a topping

Author: Anna Glover

Classic minestrone soup

Whip up this classic Italian vegetable soup with a rich tomato base and pasta. It's low in calories and packed with fibre and vitamin C

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...

Author: Tom Kerridge

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

Mussels with leeks & saffron

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Author: Diana Henry

Spice cured tuna tacos

Use the freshest fish possible in these tacos. Instead of tuna, you could use fresh or smoked salmon, sliced scallops, picked white crabmeat, or chopped...

Author: Tom Kerridge

Lightly spiced carrot soup

A satisfying soup which is delicately spiced and works well as a rustic starter

Author: Emma Lewis

Tom yum (hot & sour) soup with prawns

An authentic and deliciously nourishing clear Thai broth with seafood and big bold flavours by John Torode

Author: John Torode

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

Celery soup recipe

Looking for a celery soup recipe? This simple soup recipe is perfect and is packed full of flavour. It makes a slim line lunch or tasty, light starter

Author: Nichola Palmer

Mary Berry's Crab and Herb Blinis with Pickled Fennel Herb Salad

As seen on her BBC2 series, Simple Comforts, Mary Berry's crab blinis with a pickled fennel side salad are perfect as a dinner party starter or an extra...

Author: Mary Berry

Healthy tomato soup

Enjoy this vegetable-packed tomato soup for a lovely light family meal, with leftovers for the next day. Serve with bread or our Cheese, Marmite & spinach...

Author: Cassie Best

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...

Author: Barney Desmazery

Beetroot & mint dip

A healthy and vibrant dip, flavoured with nigella seeds and cumin to serve with crudites or flatbreads - it works well in lunchboxes too

Author: Emily Kydd

One pan carrot & cumin soup

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Author: Good Food team

Mexican street corn soup

Serve up a bowl of this spicy Mexican soup for lunch or supper. Made with lime, green chilli and smoked paprika, it's full of interesting flavours

Author: Nadine Brown

Pea, mint & spring onion soup with parmesan biscuits

The parmesan 'tuiles' make this soup stylish enough for entertaining - but they take just a few minutes to make

Author: Good Food team

Halloumi, carrot & orange salad

Serve this halloumi, carrot, orange and watercress salad with a mustard and honey dressing for an easy lunch or starter. It takes just 20 minutes to make...

Author: Good Food team

Salpicón de marisco

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Author: Milli Taylor

Grilled mackerel fillets

Enjoy grilled mackerel fillets in a punchy soy, honey, ginger and sake marinade. The spicy leaves in the salad pair beautifully with the oily fish

Author: Clare Hargreaves

Pea, mint & chilli dip

A speedy guacamole-style purée that's ready in minutes and perfect for snacking or lunchboxes

Author: Good Food team

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

Golden noodle soup with soft boiled eggs

Kids can learn how to cook noodles and boil an egg with this simple noodle soup recipe. If they like spice, they can add chilli too

Author: Cassie Best

Stilton & fig salad with honey thyme drizzle

Honey, fruit and strong cheese is a match made in heaven - serve as a simple starter with crusty bread

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

Watermelon, prawn & avocado salad

Too hot to cook? This superhealthy salad makes a refreshing light lunch or starter

Author: Good Food team

Ham shank broth

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Author: Kathleen Campbell

Fig, burrata & prosciutto tartine

Use larger slices of sourdough for our fig, burrata and prosciutto tartines for an impressive-looking lunch or starter that's deceptively easy.

Author: Esther Clark

Black bean soup with chunky raita

Rustle up this spice-rich soup and hearty raita for a tasty and speedy lunch. It's also healthy, delivering four of your 5-a-day

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Carrot & tahini soup

Ideal for a light lunch or starter, this healthy, colourful soup is a tasty blend of chickpeas, carrots and tahini. Top with a scattering of fried chickpeas...

Author: Liberty Mendez

Honey roast parsnip soup

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Author: Esther Clark

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

Pickled pears & cheese platter

This stunning prepare-ahead starter can be served on individual plates, or just gather everyone around for drinks in the kitchen

Author: Good Food team

Beet, spinach & goat's cheese couscous

Perfect for packed lunches, this colourful, filling salad transports really well

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Salade aux lardons

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

Author: Marie Pierre Moine

Chilled pea soup with frozen mint & malt vinegar

Serve this silky smooth soup with flavoured ice cubes to keep it chilled - garnish with fresh peas and crispy bacon for a dinner party

Author: Tom Kerridge

Creamy cucumber with gravadlax

This light and refreshing cucumber salad also goes well with smoked salmon or pickled herrings

Author: Barney Desmazery

Spicy bean & corn dip

Turn the storecupboard staples of tinned sweetcorn, kidney beans and mixed beans into something special

Author: Good Food team

Smoky tomato gazpacho

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Author: Liberty Mendez

Smoked salmon flatbreads

Use a pizza base to create these little canapé-style nibbles with mascarpone, fish, red onion, dill and capers

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Crab croquettes with sriracha mayo dip

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Author: Samuel Goldsmith

Pork terrine

Need an easy starter for your Christmas Day guests? This is an excellent recipe as you can make it up to 2 days ahead

Author: olivemagazine

Beetroot fritters with soured cream & salmon tartare

Warm and crispy beetroot fritters pair perfectly with cold cream and delicate, raw salmon. A tasty starter or a light lunch that's rich in omega-3

Author: Diana Henry