Recipes for Starters
![White square platter showing Baby Spinach Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing](https://www.seasonedkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/baby-spinach-salad-recipe.jpg)
Spinach Salad Recipe with Lemon Dijon Dressing
seasonedkitchen.com
Craving a light, fresh salad? This Baby Spinach recipe with Lemon Dijon Dressing is vibrant and flavorful. Made with hard-boiled eggs and fresh herbs, it's a perfect starter or side dish.
submitted by seasonedkitchen
![Fish dip with crackers](https://cookinginthekeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/smoked-fish-dip-1.jpg)
Florida Smoked Fish Dip
cookinginthekeys.com
This Florida Smoked Fish Dip recipe is a creamy smoked fish appetizer that is popular in the Florida Keys. It's made with smoked fish, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Old Bay, and lemon.
submitted by keyscooking
![A super crispy, spicy & delicious fried prawns. Best served as a starter along with meals.](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/prawns_koliwada_1.jpg)
Prawns Koliwada | Spicy Crispy Prawns Fry (shrimps)
rustictadka.com
Prawns Koliwada is known for its crispy exterior, succulent prawns, and delicious blend of spices. This is a quick & easy delicious starter recipe often served along with non-vegetarian meals.
submitted by Rustic Tadka
![lentil soup with spoon on a creamy bowl](http://plantnspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/vegan-lentil-soup-featured.jpg)
One-pot Vegan Lentil Soup
plantnspice.com
This one-pot vegan lentil soup recipe is easy to make; all the veggies and lentils simmer together in just one pot. It’s packed with flavour and makes for the perfect cosy meal on chilly evenings.
submitted by plantnspice
![stuffed plantain cups (black bean & chorizo and ropa vieja)](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/Dise%C3%B1o_sin_t%C3%ADtulo%2823%29.png)
Stuffed Plantain Cups (black Bean and Chorizo Filling)
cubanscran.co.uk
Stuffed Plantain Cups are a perfect comfort food treat. In this easy recipe the green plantains are peeled, cut, fried, shaped into cups and fried again until crispy, to then add the delicious filling
submitted by CubanScran
![2 white bowls filled with carrot soup topped with yoghurt, chickpeas and microgreens. B](https://feedmekate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/roasted-carrot-soup-with-chickpeas-1-POST.jpg)
Roasted Carrot Soup with Chickpeas
feedmekate.com
This Roasted Carrot Soup with Chickpeas is hearty and full of incredulous roasted carrot flavour and heart warming spices. It is the perfect soup to serve in winter and spring.
submitted by feedmekate
![2 jars of sourdough starter](https://thefeatherednester.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sourdough-starter-10.jpg)
How To Make and Feed A Sourdough Starter
thefeatherednester.com
Making and feeding a sourdough starter is easy with our recipe and pro tips. After just 5-7 days, you can start using it!
submitted by thefeatherednester
![H'miss: Algerian roasted red pepper dip](https://o-yummy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/hmiss15-scaled.jpg)
H’miss: Algerian Roasted Red Pepper Dip
o-yummy.com
H’miss (hmiss, hmis) is an Algerian dish widely prepared in Algeria, with minor differences from one region to another. It’s a very simple, healthy, and above all tasty starter.
submitted by oyummy
![Golden & Red Beetroots with Walnuts and fresh Tarragon](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/beetroots_the_lion_chef_trivet.jpg)
Golden & Red Beetroots with Walnuts and Fresh Tarragon
thelionchef.com
Golden & Red Beetroots with Walnuts and Fresh Tarragon is a vibrant and flavorful dish combining the earthy sweetness of beetroots with the crunch of walnuts and the aromatic freshness of tarragon
submitted by The Lion Chef
![Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette](https://thymeforcookingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wh_asparagusfeat.jpg)
Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette · Thyme For Cooking
thymeforcookingblog.com
Violet asparagus (purple-tipped white) quickly simmered in a skillet, finished with a fresh Lemon Vinaigrette - Spring!
submitted by KateZeller
![Chinese Asparagus Salad](https://thymeforcookingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/asparagus_sesamefeat.jpg)
Chinese Asparagus Salad · Thyme For Cooking
thymeforcookingblog.com
Chinese Asparagus Salad on a bed of fresh spinach - the perfect spring salad for a starter / first course,
submitted by KateZeller
![a trio of poppadom dips placed in three separate white fluted bowls](https://www.jcookingodyssey.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/poppadom-dips-1.jpg)
Poppadom Dips Recipe (easy Indian Dips)
jcookingodyssey.com
Prepare these three easy Indian dipping sauces for poppadoms for your next curry night. They are Indian Mint Sauce, Indian Red Onion Chutney and Mango Chutney.
submitted by JCookingOdyssey
![onion bhajis and two dipping sauces placed in a metal tray](https://www.jcookingodyssey.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/onion-bhaji.jpg)
Onion Bhaji Recipe (easy and Crispy)
jcookingodyssey.com
This is the best Onion Bhaji recipe! This easy recipe is vegan, gluten-free and tastes like your local takeaway but better!
submitted by JCookingOdyssey
![Buffalo sauced brussel sprouts garnished with feta & herbs on a black plate.](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/Buffalo_B_Sprouts6.jpg)
Buffalo Brussel Sprouts
thehappyveg.ca
Spicy, buttery, tender, and flavourful AF.
submitted by the_happy_veg
![Egg Crepes with Leeks & Ham](https://thymeforcookingblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/egg_crepefeat.jpg)
Egg “crêpes” with Leeks & Ham
thymeforcookingblog.com
Fake Crepes, made with mostly eggs, just a spoonful of flour; filled with Leeks & Ham
submitted by KateZeller
![creamy soup in a white bowl with spoon, a yellow kitchen towel and pumpkin seeds in a ramekin](http://plantnspice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/featuredimage.jpg)
Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
plantnspice.com
This creamy butternut squash and carrot soup combined with ginger and sage is the perfect autumn recipe. Not only super easy to make but also delicious, nutritious, vegan and naturally gluten-free.
submitted by plantnspice
![Cherry Tomatoes Tart on parchment paper and a wooden board with a knife resting on top](https://pastafantasy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Roasted-Cherry-Tomatoes-Tart-1200.jpg)
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Tart with Cheese
pastafantasy.com
The Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Tart has a creamy cheese base in a puff pastry shell. It is so easy to prepare and a very tasty way to propose an appetizer that will captivate your guests.
submitted by pastafantasy