First course ideas

These elegant tartlets are great for plating up as a starter. A savoury filling of creamy goat's cheese and tender charred leeks is encased in a floral-shaped crisp filo pastry cup for a simple yet stunning veggie dish. | Tesco

Choosing a Theme for Your Dinner Party When hosting a dinner party the first thing most people think of is the food they will serve. That is fair enough

Grilled salmon skewers with lemongrass and lime, served with a fresh cucumber and herb salsa.

In this recipe for Creamy Miso White Bean Soup, miso blends into the silky base, drawing out the fresh rosemary leaves, heightening the richness of butter, and adding savory depth to the cannellini beans.

Caprese Stuffed Avocado is a refreshing caprese salad recipe tossed with pesto, piled into avocados and topped with fresh basil and a balsamic glaze!

Whether its for a summer barbecue, a tasty lunch, or an easy first course, this tomato, avocado, and burrata salad is an ideal choice.

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A classic Arancini recipe for an Italian favorite. It makes for a great starter for dinner or appetizer at a party. Vegetarian risotto balls filled with mozzarella, breaded and fried. Served with warmed marinara.

Seared scallops over parsnip puree - start your festive dinner with this elegant first course of juicy, seared scallops, served atop a luscious, sweet parsnip puree, accented with warm spice, and toasted pine nuts.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Risotto. Have you ever wondered how to make risotto at home? This creamy rice dish looks like a fancy restaurant-quality meal yet is super easy to make! Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto is classic Italian comfort food that will be a perfect first course, main course, or side dish to any meal!