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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Raid your local fishmongers for a selection to suit your budget and you have an instant impressive starter
Author: Barney Desmazery
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This fresh and zingy salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures. It's ideal for entertaining
Author: James Martin
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
If you're looking for a quick dinner party canapé you can't go far wrong with this easy classic
Author: Good Food team
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
Create crispy fried patties using spiced pulses, then fill with prawns, chilli, coriander and tomato, Brazilian-style
Author: Jennifer Joyce
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
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
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
An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli
Author: Good Food team
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
A simply stylish salad that will make an impressive dinner party starter this Christmas
Author: Mary Cadogan
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
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
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
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
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
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 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