Spring onion & halloumi bruschetta with carrot & saffron salsa

An interesting new starter idea of fried cheese from Cyprus, crispy toasted sourdough bread and a carrot topping

Mushroom & tarragon pâté

This low-fat, easy pâté is a perfect vegetarian starter

Roast pumpkin with cream, thyme & Parmesan

This impressive-looking dish makes a wonderful starter for a dinner party

Winter crunch salad

A crispy, fresh vegetarian salad to use up those winter vegetables

Moroccan spiced cauliflower & almond soup

Satisfying and comforting soup is the ultimate meal in a bowl, like this smooth and spicy North African blend

Roasted squash salad with creamy homemade labneh

Labneh is a mascarpone-like strained yogurt – serve with sweet roasted pumpkin, pomegranate and leaf salad

Three-cheese soufflés

With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich

Make-ahead mushroom soufflés

A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a ‘wow’ factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host

Parmesan-baked ricotta with tomato, olive & basil salad

This impressive starter is perfect for entertaining guests and can be made ahead for extra ease

Peppered potato soup

This thrifty dinner party leek and potato soup recipe has an attractive pale colour from using the bottom end of the allium and a bouquet garni