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  • Baked camembert in a pot with toasted bread

    Baked camembert

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.28 ratings

    Oven-cook or air-fry your favourite soft cheese until gooey for this last-minute crowd-pleaser. An easy recipe for a dinner party or when entertaining at Christmas

  • Baked feta with sesame & honey served in a small terracotta dish

    Baked feta with sesame & honey

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.19 ratings

    Combine the flavours of salty cheese and sweet honey to create a dish that’s so much more than the sum of its parts. Rich and decadent, serve with warm pitta

  • Padron peppers served in a bowl

    Padron peppers

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.14 ratings

    Serve these padron peppers as a side dish or starter as part of a Spanish-inspired feast. They're simple to make, require little prep and take five minutes to cook

  • Mackerel paté on toast

    Mackerel paté

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Blend smoked mackerel with soft cheese, horseradish sauce and lemon juice to make this easy paté. Top with a sprinkling of cayenne and serve with toast

  • A selection of easy pork & chive dumplings

    Easy pork & chive dumplings

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Try these Chinese dumplings filled with juicy pork and fresh Chinese chives. They’re easier to make than you think and fun to assemble as a group activity

  • Baked feta with burst tomatoes and onions

    Baked feta with burst tomatoes & chilli honey

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.21 ratings

    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

  • A serving of chicken koftas with hummus & salad

    Chicken koftas with hummus & salad

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.5 ratings

    Enjoy chicken koftas with hummus and salad for a healthy lunch. The tahini in the hummus is made from sesame seeds, which are thought to have anti-inflammatory properties

  • A bowl of roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons

    Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

  • Halloumi, carrot & orange salad served on a plate

    Halloumi, carrot & orange salad

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.83 ratings

    Serve this halloumi, carrot, orange and watercress salad with a mustard and honey dressing for an easy lunch or starter. It takes just 20 minutes to make and delivers one of your 5-a-day

  • Seared venison slices with sprout & apple slaw on a plate

    Seared venison with sprout & apple slaw

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Christmas is the perfect excuse to cook venison. Serve with sprout and apple slaw as a dinner party starter or festive light lunch to treat your guests

  • Minted melon, tomato & prosciutto salad

    Minted melon, tomato & prosciutto salad

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.10 ratings

    Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party

  • Purple sprouting broccoli tempura with nuoc cham served on a wooden platter

    Purple sprouting broccoli tempura with nuoc cham

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Use a combination of cornflour and plain flour to make the crispiest tempura. It pairs wonderfully with nuoc cham, a sweet-sour Vietnamese dipping sauce

  • Three smoked mackerel toasted crumpets

    Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Try our easy starter – the filling can be made well in advance and chilled. Once your guests arrive, toast the crumpets and pile the filling on top

  • Two bowls of spinach & ricotta ravioli

    Spinach & ricotta ravioli

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Master the art of making pasta with our ravioli, filled with creamy ricotta, spinach and a runny egg yolk. For best results, use a pasta machine

  • Two dirty martini prawn cocktails

    Dirty martini prawn cocktail

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Give the classic prawn cocktail a makeover with a boozy twist – you then need to choose whether to shake or stir the martini dressing

  • Three bowls of slow-cooker pumpkin soup

    Slow-cooker pumpkin soup

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously

  • Baked red onions with ricotta in a ceramic dish

    Baked red onions with ricotta

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Gather your friends for a relaxed evening – these baked red onions are special but simple to prepare, so you won’t be stuck in the kitchen

  • One Moroccan-style vegetable platter

    Moroccan-style vegetable platter

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Serve up this moreish Moroccan-style vegan platter for supper. Did you know that nasunin, which is responsible for the purple colour in aubergine, helps protect brain cells?

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