Dinner party starters

Try these bite-sized croquettes as a moreish starter or nibble to pass around alongside drinks. Make a big batch and keep them frozen for get-togethers

Get ahead on your party nibbles with these freezable Jamaican veggie patties. You can then simply pop them in the oven when the party is about to start

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

Entertain family and friends and serve these mussels in gorgeous sake, coriander and olive oil juices. They make an impressive starter or light lunch

Get the party started with these easy and light chicory cups with avocado and pink grapefruit salsa. They're easy yet impressive canapés

Enjoy our easy halloumi salad as a festive starter or light lunch – it takes just 15 minutes to make

Treat guests to grilled lobster tails served with a lemon, garlic and parsley butter. They take a little effort, but make an impressive dinner party dish

Feed your friends this simple freeze-ahead starter, topped with goat's cheese croutons for added crunch

These moreish arancini balls are made extra-special with the flavours of truffle and punchy cheese. They're perfect for a starter or as canapés at a party

Pair sticky, sweet, peppery radishes with a zesty radish leaf and broad bean spread for a light al fresco lunch. It's a great way to use up radishes

Enjoy lobster thermidor for a celebratory starter or luxurious main course. We’ve given the dish a makeover while retaining its original charm

Transform this seafood starter with the help of a sprinkle of smoked paprika at the end. It’s a great get-ahead dish that can be prepared the day before

Make lunch more exciting with this silky and deeply savoury miso and butternut soup. Delivering all of your five-a-day, it's also bursting with goodness

Take the stress out of entertaining by getting ahead on your party nibbles. The filling in these pork lettuce cups can be frozen for up to two months

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

Chop up tomatoes, toss with salt, top with creamy burrata and slather with a broad bean-flecked salsa verde to make this simple yet super-tasty salad

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

A light salmon starter with a crisp salad and honey and mustard dressing. No cooking required, just gravadlax or smoked salmon plus fresh seasonal produce

Make this moreish vegetarian dish as an easy starter for a dinner party. You can make it in 20 minutes and the sauce can be prepped ahead of time

Choose quality ingredients and finish with cold butter to create a memorable mushroom risotto. The silky rice is packed with umami flavour

Adapt these Korean-style rice rolls with almost anything you like – we've used seafood sticks and hot dogs, but spicy pork or tuna mayo work well too

Prep these sweetcorn fritters in advance of your party and defrost in the fridge overnight for speedy snacks. Top with creamy avocado and crispy chorizo

Serve these date, blue cheese and pancetta polenta stacks as canapés at a party. Try a veggie twist by using chopped toasted nuts instead of pancetta for crunch

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