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These Greek-inspired mini pies are a top veggie choice.

Try a variety of tomatoes to give colour and flavour to this fresh salad.

Jun Tanaka mixes crab with tarragon and lime cream for flavoursome finger food.

Ina dishes up a classic using only the finest ingredients.

Toss seasonal pears with crumbled blue cheese and a mustard dressing.

A light and refreshing starter or main course in under 20 minutes.

Broccoli is combined with Indian cheese Paneer in Bal Arneson's stunning dish.

Jun Tanaka offers up his speedy recipe for this stylish dinner.

Whip up this simple starter using some indulgent ingredients.

Visit cheese heaven with this pure, unadulterated soufflé.

Fiery soup with earthy cumin notes from Bal Arneson.

Chillies filled with spiced minced beef, can be deep-fried at the last minute.

Abby Moule's salt and pepper squid is served with zingy homemade tartar sauce.

These mini filled lentil pancakes are drizzled with spicy coconut chutney.

Tangy goat's cheese, pears and chicory combine in this divine dish.

Crispy little bites of pastry topped with juicy tomatoes and crunchy pine nuts.

Serve Lotte Duncan's pâté on heart-shaped toasts for a romantic touch.

Use dried porcini mushrooms to add an intense depth of flavour to this classic.

Sharp cheese accompanied by sweet jam makes a gorgeously melting moment.

Fluffy savoury doughnuts served with a sweet and spicy soup.

Toss seasonal pears with crumbled blue cheese and a mustard dressing.

A quick and healthy soup for those cosy nights in.

Use up leftover risotto in this moreish Italian starter.

Serve these spiced fish fritters with a fruity chutney made from tinned peaches.

A starter or side of bright and beautiful veg with savoury anchovies.

For vegetarians, omit the shrimp and use soy instead of fish sauce.

Serve this terrine with piccallili for a symphony of soft, sweet and sour.

A medley of herbs adds a touch of freshness to these bite-sized treats.

Coriander, ginger and dried shrimps compliment the delicate flavour of clams.

Sharp and creamy, Lotte's soup is perfect with crusty bread.

Throw together a sweet and tangy warm salad with the freshest produce.

Kids will loved these crispy baked chicken starters.

These aromatic prawns are also rubbed with mint and basil.

Delicious Indian dumplings with a sauce flavoured with cardamom and fenugreek.

A light and spicy tomato broth with fresh fish and mussels.

Chilled salmon with tomatoes and spring onions is the perfect summery starter.

As oysters are the food of love, melted cheese can only make them more gorgeous.

Soft-centred eggs encased in black pudding and breadcrumbs.

If you like spice you will love these refreshing hot and sour prawns.

These aromatic fishcakes are accompanied by a fruity apple and fig chutney.

An Italian-American classic with meatballs. Add pasta for a more filling meal.

Debi stuffs courgette flowers with ricotta and fries in beer batter until crisp.

Add a vibrant crunch to your meal with this nutty salad.

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