Joe Wicks' halloumi fries
Joe Wicks' halloumi fries are the perfect compromise between healthy and indulgent - so moreish that they'll disappear in seconds!
Starter Recipes
Starters recipes are an essential part of any dinner party. If you’re looking for quick and easy starters you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got lots of impressive starter recipes for you to whip up at home – our collection of showstopping starters for dinner parties are sure to impress your guests!
Browse our: Best Starter Recipes | Easy Starter Recipes | Healthy Starter Recipes | Quick Starter Recipes
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Mini quiches
Learn how to make bite-sized mini quiches with this easy recipe. Our quiches come with a bacon and cheese filling but you can experiment with flavours
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Salt and pepper spare ribs
These salt and pepper spare ribs are great as a starter for any Chinese cuisine. They would also be perfect grilled on the BBQ in the summer.
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Creamy cauliflower soup
Our creamy cauliflower soup recipe is thick, easy and only 160 calories per portion. It's the ultimate comforting batch cook recipe.
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Easy smoked mackerel pate
This easy smoked mackerel pate only uses three ingredients and takes 10 mins to make. Serve on crackers or granary bread for a healthy lunch
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Garlic and cheese stuffed mushrooms
This garlic and cheese stuffed mushrooms recipe is a great choice for parties and they also make great staters. Easy to make and delicious!
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Crispy duck pancakes
Our simple recipe for crispy duck pancakes is the perfect Chinese starter that only takes 20 mins to cook
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Peshwari naan
This Peshwari naan recipe is simple and makes a great Indian cuisine side dish. They only take 8 mins to cook and complete any classic Indian dish
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Onion bhaji
This delicious onion bhaji recipe is a classic that is full of flavour, plenty of spices, and so simple and quick to make too!
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Chicken and sriracha spring rolls
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Chicken gyoza with spring onion and sprouts
These chicken gyoza take a little preparation and patience but the results are so worth it!
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Chestnut soup
This smooth, rich-tasting chestnut soup makes a great winter night treat. Serve in hot bowls, zigzag some cream over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley and pepper.
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Garlic bread
This garlic bread recipe is such a simple starter or side to make. All you need is a soft French baguette, garlic, butter and parsley and it’s ready to be enjoyed
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Baked pear with stilton, ginger and walnut filling
This baked pear with stilton, ginger and walnut filling makes a delightfully fruity and flavour-filled starter that’s sophisticated and easy to make.
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Tom Kerridge's barbecued lobster thermidor
A decadent restaurant classic gets a BBQ makeover!
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Mushroom soup
Learn how to make classic mushroom soup with our easy recipe...
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Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a Greek dish made from cucumber, mint and Greek yogurt. So quick and simple to make - serve with toasted pitta bread or poppadoms for dipping.
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Slimming World spiced red lentil soup
A recipe for spiced red lentil soup from Slimming World is just what we all need right now - wholesome and comforting.
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Homemade spring vegetable soup
This delicious homemade veg soup recipe is so easy. Capture the freshness and flavour of spring vegetables in this delicious soup you can whip it up in no time!
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Aubergine sliders
These aubergine sliders are so simple to make and are tasty too. They’ll make the perfect side dish for a BBQ or special dinner with chicken
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Celery soup
Looking for a celery soup recipe? This simple soup recipe is perfect and is packed full of flavour. It makes a slim line lunch or tasty, light starter
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Gordon Ramsay's cream of cauliflower soup
Gordon Ramsay's cream of cauliflower soup is a creamy and comforting soup. As a starter to a three-course Christmas menu, you only need a small portion
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Slimming World's green pea and mint soup
Slimming World's green pea and mint soup is delicious, simple to make and packed full of veggies, including peas, potatoes and onion...
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Sesame prawn toast
Our sesame prawn toast is so easy to make and makes the perfect snack or starter for a Chinese themed meal. Serve on Chinese New Year and enjoy!
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Prawn cocktail and salmon parcels
These prawn cocktail with salmon parcels are the perfect starter for any special occasion.
