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Prawn & chorizo skewers with gremolata

Entice your guests to the buffet table with the flavourful combination of prawn and chorizo

Author: Good Food team

Fried Herbed Almonds

These crunchy thyme-flecked nuts are delicious served with sherry and slices of manchego cheese.

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

Deep fried quail

Recipe Starter Deep fried quail - Recipe Petitchef

Author: mullally51

Chicken liver parfait

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Author: Tom Kerridge

Spicy Indian Lamb Chops

Are you craving those spicy Indian lamb chops you get in Indian restaurants and from takeaways? If so, this easy recipe for a delicious lamb chop marinade...

Author: Corina Blum

Repe lojano {Green banana/green plantain soup}

Repe lojano is a creamy soup made with green bananas or green plantains, onions, garlic, milk, cheese and cilantro.

Author: Layla Pujol

Baked ham with brown sugar & mustard glaze

Served hot or cold, this delicious cut of pork with a sugar glaze is best sliced into thick pieces

Author: Good Food team

Puff pastry pizza pinwheels

Easy pizza puff pinwheels with tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and oregano.

Author: Eva | Electric Blue Food

Cheese Garlic Fingers

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,...

Author: Julia Pinney

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...

Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Prawn Cocktail

This Prawn Cocktail from Simon Hopkinson Cooks is a wonderfully retro dish has got to be one of the most-loved dinner party starters of all time.

Author: Simon Hopkinson

Baked ricotta with lemon & herbs

Transform subtle creamy ricotta into a herby, citrus delight with a colourful tangy topping.

Garlic eyeballs with creamy chive dip

These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party

Author: Lesley Waters

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...

Author: Byron

Avocado & banana salad

Recipe Starter Avocado & banana salad - Recipe Petitchef

Author: fussfreecooking

Asparagus Wrapped in Parma Ham

Author: Michelle Minnaar

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...

Author: Alexandra

Chicken and potato croquettes

Chicken and potato croquettes

Shrimp Skagen (Skagenröra)

This simple prawn starter is courtesy of executive chef Henrik Ritzén at Nordic restaurant Aquavit, London. If you can't get fresh horseradish, use 1...

Author: Henrik Ritzén​

Lardo & apple bruschetta

This melt-in-the-mouth pork fat with herbs and spices goes well with the sweetness of a Granny Smith and makes a delectable starter

Author: Chelsie Collins

Comté cheese soufflé

Raymond Blanc's recipe for this sumptuous dinner party starter, with a luxurious cheesy sauce, is guaranteed to impress - use gruyère or emmenthal cheese,...

Author: Raymond Blanc

The BEST Miso Soup Recipe (JUST 24 CALORIES)

This 5 minute Japanese miso soup recipe is easy and delicious, and best of all... low calorie!I made a similar homemade miso soup recipe in my best selling...

Author: Lose Weight By Eating

Parma Ham, Mango and Mozzarella Bites

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Author: Michelle Minnaar

King Prawn Butterfly

This King Prawn Butterfly is the perfect starter/canapé to any meal. Make this classic Indian starter recipe at home today!

Author: Michelle Minnaar

Jamie Oliver's Grilled Squid Salad: Island salsa of capers, pistachios, chilli, mint and lemon

The magic in Jamie Oliver's squid salad, as seen on his Channel 4 series, Jamie Cooks Italy, is a flavour-packed salsa. Ready in just 30 minutes, this...

Author: Jamie Oliver

Chicken terrine with leeks & apricots

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

Spiced crab cakes with lemon & lime aïoli

Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and vibrant spices - coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise

Author: Good Food team

Potato Bhajis

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Author: Michelle Minnaar

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...

Author: Barney Desmazery

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...

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

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

Cold Cantaloupe Soup with Cucumber Recipe

A sweet and savory chilled soup made with late summer and fall produce. It does need to be chilled overnight before serving OR if all of the ingredients...

Author: MJ of MJ's Kitchen

Asparagus and parma ham

Tender asparagus wrapped in salty ham & drizzled with creamy hollandaise sauce. This asparagus and Parma ham is perfect for a dinner party or date night....

Author: caroline

Cold smoked salmon

Recipe for salting and cold smoking salmonCold-smoked salmon is great for a good starter, as a luxurious main course, or as part of a tapas or brunch table....

Author: Rasmus Møller

Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad

This 10 minutes cherry tomato pasta salad is refreshing, has layers of flavor, delicious loaded with juicy tomatoes makes a fabulous brunch or dinner.

Author: Nithya Narasimhan

Ricotta, fig & prosciutto crostini

Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham - a killer combination to be served as a nibble

Author: Barney Desmazery

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...

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

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...

Author: Ramona Sebastian

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...

Author: Jo Allison

Rabbit terrine with pickled walnuts

Rabbit is a great budget choice and slow cooked with pork belly and herbs makes a lovely terrine. Serve this as a starter for a family Sunday lunch or...

Author: Charlotte Morgan

Pineapple cream cheese danish

Recipe Starter Pineapple cream cheese danish - Recipe Petitchef

Author: Atty

Jamie Oliver's Smoked Salmon Oat Blinis with Beetroot and Celeriac Remoulade

Start your Christmas party off right with these smoked salmon blinis, best enjoyed with a glass of bubbly.

Author: Jamie Oliver

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...

Author: Belazu

Onion Bhajis

Author: Kenny McGovern

Rocket, spinach, pear and parmesan salad

Recipe Starter Rocket, spinach, pear and parmesan salad - Recipe Petitchef

Author: The Culinary Chase

Pesto Stuffed Bread

Author: Michelle Minnaar