Smoked salmon starters

James Martin's stunning seafood starter is guaranteed to impress at any dinner party - layer with beetroot, orange and tangy horseradish cream

This stunning starter can be assembled ahead, then topped with dressed leaves just before serving.

A hit of vodka gives this classic a new edge. Serve with a shot of vodka for full effect

This delicious salad is thrown together in minutes to make a fresh, seasonal dish that’s stylish enough for entertaining

Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter

These classy canapes look sophisticated yet are so simple to make - a great way to impress your guests at a party

Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter

These non-scary, freezer-friendly soufflés can be baked ahead, then reheated in the oven before serving

Irish potato cakes, or farls, make a delicious base for these smoked salmon, cream cheese and caperberry canapés - simply slice into squares and serve

A mix of chilli, lime, sesame and soy turns a traditional smoked salmon starter into a spicy taste sensation

Serve this smoked salmon dish as a starter on a special occasion such as at Christmas. With beetroot, rocket and walnuts, it‘s full of colour and texture.

Grow primroses from January to April and use the flowers to make a delicious topping for these sourdough tartines. They make a lovely light lunch, starter or canapé

This speedy salad can be whipped up as an impressive starter - the fish is completely lifted by contrasting flavours

Impress guests with this deceptively simple starter that's packed with the lovely flavours of salmon, shrimp, asparagus and apple. Make it in just 20 minutes

A simple starter, fresh and rich, that makes a bit more of a pack of smoked salmon - serve instead of pâté on rye or piled into chicory leaves

Try a Scandinavian approach to your smoked fish by adding dill, horseradish, lemon and red onion - great as part of a sharing platter

Get all the elements of this beautiful lunch dish prepared in advance, then just assemble when you're ready to serve

A chunky fish terrine that's easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels

A crowd-pleasing, help-yourself starter. Take the bread out of the oven an hour before lunch and it'll still be warm when it hits the table

This Greek dip is an original way to use up leftover smoked salmon and works well on a sharing mezze platter

A simply stylish salad that will make an impressive dinner party starter this Christmas

This great help-yourself starter is guaranteed to get your dinner party off to a flying start - you can make it in advance too

Rustle up this smart, yet simple, starter in just 5 minutes