Need an excuse to have friends over? Here are 20. These dinner party recipes will take some of the stress out of hosting; finding the perfect meals to serve to help make sure your dinner party runs smoothly.

delicious. editor Karen Barnes’s late mum used to make this decadent starter on special occasions, and now Karen makes them regularly. Why? “Because they taste wonderful, they take about 20 minutes to prep and (best of all) you can make the whole thing ahead, then leave the little dishes in the fridge ready to flash through the oven just before everyone sits at the table. That’s my kind of cooking,” she says. Try our baked ricotta pots too for another simple and speedy starter.

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This whipped feta dip with roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic can be served with crispbreads, crackers, sourdough bread, or whatever low-carb or gluten-free alternative you have. It's an amazing appetizer full of flavours that will have everyone talking! Great for the holidays, as part of a mezze platter or as a dinner party starter.

These sweet and sticky hoisin meatballs make a great appetizer or easy main with rice or noodles. The sweet, tangy combo is loved by all!

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.

[portfolio_slideshow navpos=top]Add a touch of elegance to any party with these easy appetizers! Want a quick way to turn a casual get-together into an all-out dinner party? Starting the meal with …

Gambas Pil Pil is a Spanish tapas dish. King prawns cooked in olive oil, featuring paprika, garlic, and chilli. The prawns are juicy, with a spicy flavour from the chilli and garlic oil. Easy and quick to cook, in a frying pan, then transferred into a hot earthenware tapas dish.These garlic and chilli prawns also make a fantastic starter. Serve with fresh bread to dip into the spicy oil.

Running out of ideas for a one-bite finger food appetizer? Browse this list, and you'll find easy finger foods and individual appetizers, all with one thing

Hosting an elegant Christmas dinner party doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are a few jolly ideas that will impress any Christmas dinner guest.