Ideal for a summery starter or light lunch
Try this elaborate looking cocktail which will add a touch of class to your dinner party
Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd
Make these starters up to two hours ahead and serve in glasses to show off the layers of colour
James Martin's seafood starter has a delicate balance of salty, sharp, rich and smoky flavours - a mouthwatering start to a Bonfire Night menu
Use rye flour to make an easy sourdough starter with a deep molasses flavour. Once active, you can use it to make any type of sourdough bread
This is a twist on remoulade - served with flaked smoked fish and dressed leaves, it makes an easy starter
The restaurant trick of giving the same ingredient a couple of treatments turns a simple dish into an impressive starter
Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter, made with pears, goat's cheese, watercress and hazelnuts. It's ready in just 15 minutes, and perfect at Christmas
Chef Stephen Terry showcases the best Welsh ingredients in this prepare-ahead dinner party starter
Make-ahead lunch or a light starter - relaxed cooking for a laid-back weekend at home
Its appearance may be gnarly, but the soft white flesh of turnip-like celeriac is versatile, and perfect paired with salty pancetta
Not just for stuffings and pâtés, pan-fried chicken livers make a good-value starter or light lunch
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
Add some British ingredients to a classic French dish and voila, you have a whole new experience
Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter
A light, aromatic salad where crisp asparagus meets tender crab meat and fresh arugula. Perfect starter for a summer dinner or festive table – ready in 30 minutes with a taste of the sea in every bite.
This elegant seafood starter is sure to impress - buy freshly picked crab meat or see our step-by-step guide to preparing a whole crab
An entertaining favourite with light and fresh flavours - make it a feature of a retro dinner
A light and colourful starter using Scottish salmon with an aromatic heather honey dressing