Dinner party starters

Curing your own salmon is well worth it for taste and wow-factor. Serve this beetroot and berries version as a starter or on crackers as a canapé

Make this classic French fish soup at a dinner party for friends and family. It's a challenge, but will make an impressive starter or main course

Runner beans work really well with spices and these curried filo triangles are the perfect showcase - a great starter or nibble for 6 people

Serve this easy vegetarian pâté as a starter at a dinner party. It's a great partner to toast, mini crispbreads and cornichons

Try a veggie twist on bang bang chicken, and replace the meat with cauliflower florets. With a crispy coating and a spicy sauce, it makes a great starter or side

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

Elegant yet full-flavoured, guests will love putting together these bites - make the beef and crème fraîche topping in advance to get ahead

This versatile recipe can be altered to transform your leftover cheese into a help-yourself starter – perfect served with crusty bread

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

A rich, sweet pâté recipe using pineau - a sherry-like aperitif - great as a dinner party starter.

Scallops love a bit of lemon and chilli plus, they are ready in a flash. The perfect way to impress last-minute guests

Growing runner beans in the garden? Enjoy them at their very best in the late summer in this stunning light lunch or starter with chorizo, eggs and almonds

Unlock the flavours of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper

A quick, impressive dish that's easy to prepare and cook, creating stacks of flavour within minutes

Full of wonderful flavours and textures, these vegetarian stuffed peppers make a great supper or dinner party starter

Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

Expand your seafood horizons - this recipe for mussels is not as difficult as you might think

Serve these easy stuffed mushrooms with melted cheese, bacon lardons and breadcrumbs alongside a simple salad and crusty bread for a quick, fuss-free dinner

Mussels are much easier dish to serve up than people realise. Try this easy dish, read the tips, and impress your friends

Make the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead

This melt-in-the-mouth pork fat with herbs and spices goes well with the sweetness of a Granny Smith and makes a delectable starter

The rich basil sauce helps balance the tangy ricotta and earthy mushroom flavours of this easy vegetarian starter

These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving

A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a 'wow' factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host