Dinner starters

Gambas Pil Pil is a Spanish tapas dish. King prawns cooked in olive oil, featuring paprika, garlic, and chilli. The prawns are juicy, with a spicy flavour from the chilli and garlic oil. Easy and quick to cook, in a frying pan, then transferred into a hot earthenware tapas dish.These garlic and chilli prawns also make a fantastic starter. Serve with fresh bread to dip into the spicy oil.

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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.

Silky smooth hummus loaded with a Greekstyle summer salad

These Fondant Potatoes (aka melting potatoes) are absolutely out of this world delicious! They’re definitely a special occasion type of recipe, but 100% worth the effort. They're seared and then baked until perfectly golden and tender.

These Spicy Chili Garlic Deviled Eggs bring the heat! Creamy, bold, and bursting with flavor, they’re the perfect balance of indulgence and spice. Whether you’re hosting a party, bringing an appetizer to a holiday gathering, or simply treating yourself, these deviled eggs are guaranteed to steal the show. Why You’ll Love These Deviled Eggs 1....

Chef Paul Welburn gives the classic Caesar salad a twist by turning it into a delicious golden croquettes recipe.

15 minutes. Whipped feta dip with spicy honey. Cheesy dip, super easy, quick appetizer to serve with a drink or a starter

What happens when luscious burrata is coated and fried until golden-brown and crisp? Pure melty, oozy goodness! Marinate some cherry tomatoes and serve with the fried cheese for the perfect appetizer.

Mushroom bruschetta with thyme is a delicious vegan appetizer that will please ALL of your guests no matter what their dietary restrictions!

These shrimp fritters, bursting with flavour, are a great starter or party bite for the holidays.

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

Dumpster fire nachos are a great way to celebrate all trash fires in life: with chips, seasoned beef, cheese, and more. Topping it all off is a green fire sauce to burn your tongue about as bad as the year has burned you.

Try your hand at these easy lobster tapas recipes. These bite-sized appetizers are flavorful, festive, and perfect for any party!

Rich and tomatoey arancini with a gooey cheese filling, using Mutti Passata for a sweet flavour and velvety texture - and a luxurious touch.

Burrata bruschetta is a perfect and delicious appetizer for your summer garden party, picnic or weeknight meal. It comes together quickly (in under 15 minutes) and combines creamy burrata cheese, fresh tomatoes and basil. What's not to love?!

Buttery spinach puffs are cheesy and savory with pops of bacon. As you can imagine, they are a hit at parties! #spinachpuffs #cheesyspinachpuffs #spinach #appetizers #puffpastry

These fancy and frugal recipes cost $25 or less to make, and sometimes much less, and are perfect for elegant entertaining on a tight budget.