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.
This sophisticated dish makes an elegant dinner party starter, balancing the sweetness of the apple and malt loaf with a tangy vinaigrette
Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter
Cured slow-cooked pork is a great foundation for a coarse pâté style starter and can be made in advance
John Torode shows how to prepare classic coarse set terrine with duck and mixed game of your choice
Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd
A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu
These individual portions of butter-topped paté can be frozen ahead for a dinner party with friends
A rustic terrine with French toasts makes an excellent starter for a special meal and it costs very little to make
A little parfait makes Christmas complete, try making your own with Barney's festive recipe
Set aside a couple of hours and enjoy every minute of making this impressive terrine
An impressive starter from Gordon Ramsay, that's surprisingly simple to put together. Make it a few days ahead to allow the flavours to develop
This relaxed starter can be whizzed up in just 15 minutes - and it won't break the bank either
If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result
Whether served as a starter or part of a buffet, Barney's smart make-ahead terrine will be sure to impress
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
If you're not a confident pastry-maker, you can use shop-bought pastry - you'll find it easier to handle and the result will still be delicious
Cheaper than smoked salmon, this smoked trout dip makes a smart party nibble or simple starter
Making your own paté is an extra-special touch- this version is flavoured with wine, cream, garlic and sage
A rich, sweet pâté recipe using pineau - a sherry-like aperitif - great as a dinner party starter.
This rich, fruity recipe has just two ingredients - don't be put off by the cooking time, it's mostly walk-away time
This posh pud is much easier to prepare than it looks and can be made ahead of time
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
