Starters

Ever so tasty, this is one of the easiest starters to make. You can mix up the flavour of the tortelloni or the meats and cheese to suit what you have.

This bountiful sharing board has plenty to graze on for all tastes. You just need to figure out what to dip with first...

A perfect sharing dish – rather like a fondue, but easier – this cheesy offering makes a generous starter to linger over

This makes the easiest and tastiest of starters for a gathering. Cream cheese is a quick and easy option as a base for the plums, but some melted mature cheddar or a sharp blue cheese also works well

Good for a grab-and-go breakfast or an after-school snack. Switch in whatever ingredients you have to hand, such as ham, mushrooms or peppers

Sweet aniseed notes from the dill and fennel seeds complement the delicate crab in this homemade filled pasta, which is dressed in a simple buttery sauce

A glass of fizz and a slightly salty canapé stimulates the appetite. Think of these little mouthfuls as a cross between a miniature Yorkshire pud and a savoury choux puff. Serve with sparkling wine to kick start your dinner party

For a sharing dish, simply spread the cheese over a pretty plate using the back of a spoon. Top with the sultanas and parsley and serve the pitta on the side for everyone to scoop

Crisp lettuce leaves hold this seafood starter that has never truly gone out of fashion. Fruity rosé pairs well with Marie Rose sauce