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 and chutney.
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
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
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
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
Crisp, spicy coating and hot, tender squid make an irresistible combination
Author: Barney Desmazery
Who doesn't love hot wings? They're the perfect help-yourself starter. These are roasted to give them that distinctive crunch and glazed with soy and Sriracha
Author: Tom Kerridge
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
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
Get your dinner party off to a great start with a silky-smooth chicken liver parfait. Serve with toasted brioche and a sweet chutney for an indulgent starter
Author: Tom Kerridge
Raid your local fishmongers for a selection to suit your budget and you have an instant impressive starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
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
This extra-special vegetarian starter is bursting with contrasting flavours and textures, such as spiralized pear, crunchy roasted nuts and creamy cheese
Author: James Martin
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
Gravadlax makes a stunning prepare-ahead starter or centrepiece for your New Year festivities
Author: Gordon Ramsay
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 special presentation
Author: Cassie Best
Make one of the most popular types of dim sum, siu mai. They're traditionally topped with fish roe, but we've opted for goji berries for a pop of colour
Author: Katie Hiscock
A sophisticated starter that takes just minutes to put together
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
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 enjoy
Author: Tom Kerridge
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
Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham - a killer combination to be served as a nibble
Author: Barney Desmazery
Make this cured salmon and prawn dish as a classy starter for a dinner party. It takes a few days of prep, but it's well worth it for the flavour that you get
Author: Jane Hornby
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
Get your wok hot and your tastebuds jumping with these classic Thai snacks
Author: John Torode
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
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
A smart and stylish springtime starter that is super healthy to boot
Author: Orlando Murrin
This easy Spring starter is perfect for the beginnings of an Easter feast. Thick slices of sourdough, crab and crunchy radishes make a fresh, zesty starter
Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
This fresh and zingy salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures. It's ideal for entertaining
Author: James Martin
If you're looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can't go far wrong with this easy classic
Author: Good Food team
Take two classic ingredients and whip up a light, fresh vegetarian soup to feed a crowd in style
Author: James Martin
Learn a basic method for 'picking' crabmeat, then serve the brown and white meat back in its shell with a few extra ingredients
Author: Good Food team
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
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
Serve this spiced chicken in an aromatic masala for a starter at a family feast. Packed with flavour, it's a popular Bengali dish - one you're sure to cook time and time again
Author: Afia Begom - Afelia's Kitchen
Pack salty Greek cheese into jars with olive oil, thyme, tomatoes, artichokes and olives - mop up the goodness with bread
Author: Sara Buenfeld
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
These simple and speedy antipasti-friendly toasts are perfect for when you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more with your guest
Author: Bill Granger
Blend spinach, rocket and potato to make this vibrant soup. The chorizo and red chilli garnish is really special, providing a fantastic flavour contrast
Author: Diana Henry
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
This sophisticated recipe puts a new spin on party food, great for a family celebration
Author: John Torode
Miriam's easy, chilled almond soup makes a refreshing starter and only has 4 ingredients for an authentic Spanish taste
Author: miriamgonzlezdurntez
Create crispy fried patties using spiced pulses, then fill with prawns, chilli, coriander and tomato, Brazilian-style
Author: Jennifer Joyce
A simply stylish salad that will make an impressive dinner party starter this Christmas
Author: Mary Cadogan
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
A crowd-pleasing, help-yourself starter. Take the bread out of the oven an hour before lunch and it'll still be warm when it hits the table
Author: John Torode
Try our take on veggie gyoza. These dumplings can be cooked from frozen and easily adapted with your own fillings. You can also use shop-bought gyoza skins
Author: Barney Desmazery
This sumptuous salad is perfect for a group starter and can be whipped up the night before
Author: Good Food team
Give the classic prawn cocktail a twist by pairing crayfish tails with tangy horseradish and creamy avocado in this delicious dinner party starter
Author: James Martin