Dinner party starters

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.

This pan-seared scallops recipe is a speedy dinner party starter, with lemon and chilli butter spooned over scallops on a bed of steamed leeks

Supercharge every element of this Gallic classic soup. From jammy caramelised onions to golden cheesy croûtes, this recipe takes the dish to new heights

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

Try a twist on a classic Christmas party starter by adding pickled walnuts and pears to baked camembert. They add welcome sweetness and texture

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 with this French-inspired recipe for mussels in a curry powder-spiced cream sauce. It's 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

Put kale stalks to good use by finely chopping and mixing them into a pakora batter. Served with a herby chutney, this makes an excellent starter

Elevate a classic Christmas party starter by adding the flavours of garlic and thyme to baked camembert. Serve with crusty bread for scooping

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

Make the French classic of moules marinière for supper. A very simple dish made with just five ingredients, it’s a good crowd-pleaser when entertaining

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

Top baked camembert with spiced honeyed nuts to add crunchy texture and aromatic sweetness to a classic Christmas starter. Enjoy with crusty bread