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Crispy tofu

Fry tofu in a coating of smoked paprika, garlic and seasoning to make these crispy tofu bites. Eat as a snack or as a starter or side dish in a veggie feast

Author: Anna Glover

Pakora

This pakora recipe from Jaswinder Gill produces perfectly spiced and crispy Indian snacks. Ideal for a family feast, serve with your favourite chutney

Author: Good Food team

Pitta bread

Rustle up homemade pitta bread to serve with dips or as a side dish to mop up juices. You can easily make them ahead and freeze them for a fail-safe snack

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Crusty garlic bread

Get the kids in the kitchen to make this simple side dish - pop any extra garlic butter into the fridge or freezer for a busy weeknight

Author: Angela Boggiano

Ham croquetas

A typically Spanish snack that makes great party food. Well worth the effort, these crisp, golden brown bites have a creamy Ibérico ham and leek filling

Author: jospizarro

No knead grape & rosemary focaccia

With this easy bread, there's no need to knead. The slow rise allows the gluten to develop naturally and the sticky, wet dough helps produce focaccia's characteristic air bubbles - great served warm with...

Author: Cassie Best

Cheese stuffed garlic dough balls with a tomato sauce dip

Impress family and friends with the ultimate sharing starter: cheesy, moreish garlic dough balls. With a tomato-based dipping sauce, they make an ideal addition to any Italian-inspired menu

Author: Liberty Mendez

Pickled onion rings

Forget soggy onions rings! Lightly pickling the onion before frying gives Tom Kerridge's beer-battered onion rings the edge

Author: Tom Kerridge

Aloo tikki

Enjoy these Indian potato patties, filled with peas spiced with fruity mango powder, with tamarind sauce and fresh coriander relish

Author: Roopa Gulati

Lemon potted crab

A delicious seafood dish, ready in 10 minutes

Author: Emma Lewis

Chargrilled artichokes with lemon

Try this tangy artichoke recipe - the oil will keep them for a week in the fridge

Author: Jane Hornby

Spinach & sweet potato samosas

These vegetarian samosas are a great way to get 3 of the 5-day into your family. They're also rich in fibre, folate, vitamin C, calcium and iron

Author: Cassie Best

Pumpkin hummus

Throw a Halloween party and use a carved out pumpkin to make this creamy hummus. At other times of the year use butternut squash or a blue-skinned pumpkin

Author: Lulu Grimes

Burmese tofu fritters (tohu jaw)

Serve these Burmese-inspired fritters with a garlic dipping sauce as a starter, canapé or simple snack. They're crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside

Author: Mimi Aye

Aubergine polpettine

Little Sicilian savoury-sweet morsels, a bit like meatballs, but made with flavoursome aubergine flesh. Serve plain or with a fresh tomato sauce for dipping

Author: Diana Henry

Chorizo & red pepper hummus

Liven up shop-bought hummus with a flavour-rich chorizo, red pepper and almond topping. Serve as a snack or an easy starter with pitta bread or crudités

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Cheat's duck, hoisin and cucumber lettuce cups

A quick and easy, low-fat alternative to duck pancakes. Spiralized cucumber, sesame seeds and hoisin sauce make these a simple and delicious party snack

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer