Steak tartar is the perfect mix of sophistication and simplicity which is a restaurant-worthy starter you can easily prepare ahead. Fresh, flavourful, and effortlessly elegant, this dish always impresses guests.

Warm, golden, and a little fiery, this pan bread is everything I love about cooking: simple, satisfying, and made to share. The crispy chili oil gives it a gentle heat, the cheese melts through in rich pockets, and the whole loaf is meant to be torn apart at the table. A recipe that proves good food doesn’t need to be perfect just shared.

This pumpkin soup captures everything we crave in autumn: warmth, depth, and gentle spice. The roasted seed and oat crumble adds texture and nuttiness, while a touch of soy, honey, and cream gives balance between sweet, savoury, and smooth. Comforting yet bright, it’s a bowl that feels both nourishing and refined.

A fresh and elegant starter made with smoked mackerel and trout blended into a creamy pâté with capers, dill, and lemon. Served with marinated fennel salad and crisp focaccia, this smoked fish recipe is light, flavourful, and perfect to begin a dinner party menu.

A creative amuse-bouche of roasted mushrooms filled with a creamy chorizo filling. This savoury mushroom macaron is a surprising bite-sized starter that combines earthy flavours with smoky spice. Perfect to impress guests at a dinner party.