James Martin's luxuriously rich dinner party starter can be made up to two days in advance for fuss-free entertaining - serve with toasted brioche, cornichons...
Author: James Martin
Served hot or cold, this delicious cut of pork with a sugar glaze is best sliced into thick pieces
Author: Good Food team
The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer's day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small...
Author: Samuel Goldsmith
Transport yourself to a seaside taverna with Mediterranean-inspired deep-fried squid rings and garlicky aïoli. Cooking this is easier than you think
Author: Esther Clark
Scallops love a bit of lemon and chilli plus, they are ready in a flash. The perfect way to impress last-minute guests
Author: Jane Hornby
Enjoy baked feta with roasted cherry tomatoes and honey. It's an ideal starter for a dinner party - serve with a green salad and crusty bread
Author: Good Food team
Crisp, spicy coating and hot, tender squid make an irresistible combination
Author: Barney Desmazery
An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli
Author: Good Food team
Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and Asian spices - coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise
Author: Good Food team
A French dish of potted meat with garlic, juniper and brandy. Slow-cook pork until tender then set into individual ramekins for a sensational starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
Raid your local fishmongers for a selection to suit your budget and you have an instant impressive starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
A sophisticated starter that takes just minutes to put together
Author: Orlando Murrin
Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham - a killer combination to be served as a nibble
Author: Barney Desmazery
Try this dazzling take on the classic chilled Spanish soup - this version is made with green veg, herbs and yogurt. Add edible flower ice cubes for extra...
Author: Cassie Best
Serve a platter of warm dough balls with plenty of garlic butter. This easy recipe makes a great sharing-style starter for family and friends
Author: Lulu Grimes
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
A quick and easy party dip which is superhealthy, freezable and counts towards your five-a-day - what more could you want?
Author: Good Food team
Cured slow-cooked pork is a great foundation for a coarse pâté style starter and can be made in advance
Author: Good Food team
James Martin's sensational starter is sure to impress dinner party guests - marinate the squid overnight, then sear just before serving over avocado and...
Author: James Martin
Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter, made with pears, goat's cheese, watercress and hazelnuts. It's ready in just 15 minutes, and perfect...
Author: Barney Desmazery
Rustle up Tom Kerridge's crab starter with a hint of smoked paprika for your next dinner party. You can make it ahead, leaving you time to sit down and...
Author: Tom Kerridge
Gravadlax makes a stunning prepare-ahead starter or centrepiece for your New Year festivities
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Get your wok hot and your tastebuds jumping with these classic Thai snacks
Author: John Torode
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....
Author: Luke and Kay - Flawless Food
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...
Author: Nagi
A simple starter, fresh and rich, that makes a bit more of a pack of smoked salmon - serve instead of pâté on rye or piled into chicory leaves
Author: Diana Henry
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
A smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy to boot
Author: Orlando Murrin
Impress dinner guests with homemade port and chicken liver pâté, which takes just 30 minutes to make. Enjoy as a starter with our rosemary crackers
Author: Emma Freud
Whizz up sustainable smoked fish with horseradish, lemon and cream cheese, plus a little spinach for colour, then serve with toast as a light starter
Author: Good Food team
Recipe video above. Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls are incredibly fresh and healthy. The Vietnamese peanut dipping sauce that accompanies this is sensational...
Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Pack salty Greek cheese into jars with olive oil, thyme, tomatoes, artichokes and olives - mop up the goodness with bread
Author: Sara Buenfeld
If you're looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can't go far wrong with this easy classic
Author: Good Food team
Melted cheese pairs beautifully with baked figs and walnut in this easy baked dish. It's great as a cheese course or sharing starter
Author: Sarah Cook
Use a packet bread mix to roll up individual pizza buns filled with tomato, basil, mozzarella and pepperoni
Author: Sara Buenfeld
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...
Author: Layla Pujol
This sophisticated recipe puts a new spin on party food, great for a family celebration
Author: John Torode
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
This elegant seafood starter is sure to impress - buy freshly picked crab meat or see our step-by-step guide to preparing a whole crab
Author: Monica Galetti
Recipe video above. Vegetable fritters can be so bland and uninspiring ... but not in the hands of Indian cooks! Pakoras are a traditional Indian street...
Author: Nagi
Take two classic ingredients and whip up a light, fresh vegetarian soup to feed a crowd in style
Author: James Martin
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
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
Serve up a restaurant-style starter at home - much of it can be made ahead so you can relax with a glass of wine on the night
Author: Gordon Ramsay
Whet the appetite for the main event by serving guests this special chicken terrine with leeks and apricots. It can be made up to three days ahead
Author: Jane Hornby