This festive make-ahead starter is perfect for a Christmas meal for two. Serve with crunchy toast and a scattering of dill for an impressive seafood dish
Author: Barney Desmazery
This sumptuous salad is perfect for a group starter and can be whipped up the night before
Author: Good Food team
Make this classic starter from Mexico's Pacific coast. Prawns and scallops are used here, but any seafood or fish will work well
Author: Edson Diaz-Fuentes
This fresh, seasonal dish with cured salmon and citrus fruit is as delicious as it is pretty on the plate. Delicately When it comes to Christmas starters, think pink!
Author: jospizarro
Make this broccoli caesar salad for an easy, sophisticated starter. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's ideal for a dinner party or Christmas lunch
Author: Barney Desmazery
Serve these quick, zingy vegetarian nibbles at your next party
Author: Good Food team
Merguez sausages add some mild spice to this baked basmati rice dish with nuts and mint, but leave them off if you want to make it vegetarian
Author: Jane Hornby
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
What's more of a pub classic than prawn cocktail? Make Tom Kerridge's modern version with grilled prawns and the flavours of a bloody mary cocktail
Author: Tom Kerridge
Use a packet bread mix to roll up individual pizza buns filled with tomato, basil, mozzarella and pepperoni
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Try a new way to use chorizo, with these fabulous croquetas served with garlic mayonnaise. They require a little effort, but make a great starter or party snack
Author: Diana Henry
Spruce up crumpets with a creamy crab, cucumber and dill topping. It's ready in 15 minutes, making it ideal for a Christmas starter or light lunch
Author: Barney Desmazery
A vegetarian dip with a fresh zesty flavour, your party guests will hover around this one
Author: Good Food team
We've made leeks the star of our elegant, simple starter. Hazelnuts add crucial crunch and the anchovy dressing gives the dish an umami depth of flavour
Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
This decadent bake from Paul Hollywood combines slightly sweet French bread with a creamy ham and cheese filling
Author: Paul Hollywood
For a simple, smart starter, just mix mayo with garlic, herbs and a squeeze of lime and serve with seafood and brown bread
Author: Good Food team
Forget food waste and use up bits of limp veg to make these sensational pakoras. Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, courgettes and cabbage also work well
Author: Tom Kerridge
This indulgent sharing platter makes an impressive dinner party starter with trout pâté, crisp coated mackerel fillets and smoked salmon
Author: James Martin
Enjoy our easy halloumi, pomegranate, fennel & walnut salad as a festive starter or light lunch - it takes just 15 minutes to make
Author: Anna Glover
This oregano seasoning is based on a Brazilian recipe using 'queijo de coalho' and works really well with halloumi. Serve with a selection of dipping sauces
Author: Jennifer Joyce
Fresh sardines are plentiful and thrifty- this sunshine recipe teams them with fennel, parsley, mint, sultanas, pine nuts and more
Author: Barney Desmazery
A modern dinner party starter that's great for a budget - salty feta, sweet grapes, tangy sumac and aniseed dill create contrasting yet complementary flavours
Author: Cassie Best
Try this easy asparagus dish with potted shrimp-inspired topping in pools of mace-spiked butter. It makes a memorable starter for a dinner party or smart lunch
Author: Rosie Birkett
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
Great British Bake Off's Kimberley Wilson has created this stunning celebration bread with individually filled buns and a melting cheese middle - made for sharing
Author: Kimberley Wilson
Spend less time cooking on Christmas Day with this simple yet luxurious starter. It requires almost no hands-on time and uses shop-bought elements for ease
Author: Esther Clark
Bring the heat with our simple oyster starter. Top your seafood with fresh ginger, chilli and a squeeze of lime for a fiery pre-dinner treat
Author: Miriam Nice
Impress guests with this starter, or fish course, that's perfect for a dinner party. Scallops and radishes are served in a delicate Vietnamese sauce
Author: Jeff Tan
Push the bar up with your starter this Christmas with this super-light and fresh salmon tartare with apple, dill & gherkins. It has bags of flavour
Author: Brett Redman
Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter that's packed with the lovely flavours of salmon, shrimp, asparagus and apple. Make it in just 20 minutes
Author: Tom Kerridge
These dough balls are easy-peasy, so get the kids to help you make them for your Halloween party
Author: Lesley Waters
Classic British Coronation chicken gets a makeover, served in Little Gem lettuce leaves with peanut and coconut sauce
Author: Sarah Cook
Cured slow-cooked pork is a great foundation for a coarse pâté style starter and can be made in advance
Author: Good Food team
These fritters are lightly spiced with cumin. Serve as a starter or nibble
Author: Cassie Best
Scatter classic antipasti over flatbreads for a simple and delicious starter that's great for sharing. Using quality ham makes all the difference
Author: Tom Kerridge
Fat, juicy scallops are always a treat- the secret is not to overcook them and to team with contrasting sweet flavours
Author: James Martin
Deep-fried Brussels are a taste revelation, they're dangerously addictive with our mustardy vinaigrette. Serve as a speedy yet elegant starter
Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Roast a joint of sirloin until rare, serve sliced with a light vinaigrette and tell everyone to get stuck in
Author: Mary Cadogan
This sophisticated dish makes an elegant dinner party starter, balancing the sweetness of the apple and malt loaf with a tangy vinaigrette
Author: James Martin
For an light Asian inspired starter, try these cooked prawns and crunchy radishes dipped in garlic and chilli mayonnaise
Author: Jennifer Joyce
Add a bit of seasonal spirit to your chickpea bites with fruit and nuts. Serve with a creamy yogurt dip and fresh coriander
Author: Jane Hornby
Impress guests with this vibrant vegan starter. Plant-based soft cheese, herbs and beetroot combine to make the terrine, topped with a walnut brittle for texture
Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
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 cooking
Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Raymond Blanc's recipe for this sumptuous dinner party starter, with a luxurious cheesy sauce, is guaranteed to impress - use gruyère or emmenthal cheese, if you prefer
Author: Raymond Blanc
These tasty spiced skewers work just as well with lamb or chicken. For a vegetarian alternative, use chunky pieces of halloumi cheese
Author: Cassie Best
Try a spicy twist on a bloody mary with za'atar and chilli. With the classic tomato juice, vodka and lemon juice flavours, serve as a starter or cocktail
Author: Miriam Nice
If you're looking for a Christmas classic with a twist, this French ham hock and pistachio terrine, transformed into a modern make-ahead starter is for you
Author: Barney Desmazery
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
Quick and impressive, John Torode's no-cook, mackerel pâté starter won't keep you in the kitchen for long
Author: John Torode
Combine creamy goat's cheese, crisp apple and earthy beetroot for a simple salad that's bursting with flavour and colour - and it looks impressive plated up
Author: Tom Kerridge