Dinner party starter ideas

Need an excuse to have friends over? Here are 20. These dinner party recipes will take some of the stress out of hosting; finding the perfect meals to serve to help make sure your dinner party runs smoothly.

delicious. editor Karen Barnes’s late mum used to make this decadent starter on special occasions, and now Karen makes them regularly. Why? “Because they taste wonderful, they take about 20 minutes to prep and (best of all) you can make the whole thing ahead, then leave the little dishes in the fridge ready to flash through the oven just before everyone sits at the table. That’s my kind of cooking,” she says. Try our baked ricotta pots too for another simple and speedy starter.

Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a great snack, there are plenty of easy appetizer recipes that you can make at home.

99+ best top easy bite sized NYE appetizer Ideas perfect as starter for a larger dinner. Or, as a finger food tapas style dinner party.

Ranging from elegant seafood nibbles to hearty picks like meatballs, hot dips, and deviled eggs, these Christmas appetizer recipes were chosen for this season's most festive gatherings. Find finger buffet ideas for easygoing holiday nibbles and Christmas appetizer ideas to kick off a grand holiday feast.

Hosting an elegant Christmas dinner party doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are a few jolly ideas that will impress any Christmas dinner guest.

It can be intimidating to throw a dinner party, which is why having an arsenal of go-to recipes is a must. These easy dinner party recipes strike the right balance between impressive and doable. From wow-worthy main dishes like our Porchetta With Lemony Herb Sauce (which looks much harder to make than it actually is) to tried-and-true side dishes like our Easiest Mashed Potatoes, you'll be able to build the entertaining menu of your dreams. #dinnerparty #fancydinner #dinnerrecipes #company…

This collection of easy French Appetizers will add a touch of class and sophistication to your starter spread.

Scallop and mango tartare recipe: A refreshing and vibrant starter with spicy microgreens and wonton chips. From Napa Home Chef.

Remarkable frozen ready meals, prepared by our own chefs and delivered to your door via our nationwide delivery service. Or discover your local COOK shop!