Add some colour to your day with this fresh fig, prosciutto and radicchio salad.

Young garlic, herbs and watercress bring the earthy taste of spring to these potatoes which are first boiled, then smashed and finally roasted until crisp. If you haven’t yet tried this technique, give it a go.

With a packet (or four) of peas in the freezer, an easy Italian dinner is only minutes away.

Create the perfect starter to an Italian feast with this platter of char-grilled ciabatta and radicchio, cured meat and olive oil. Bellissimo!

Start a long, lazy lunch with cured meats and cheeses, served with a mix of your favourite seasonal vegetables and crisp polenta wedges.

Charring the buffalo ricotta under the grill brings out the rich favour, texture and beautiful tang of the cheese.

This light Italian starter is exactly the kind of thing guests will love nibbling on over drinks.

Impress guests by making your own chutney for this flavoursome bite-sized starter.

Make this terrine like jelly to start your next dinner party - its a great one to make ahead so your guests will have something to nibble on straight away.

These dumpling in light mushroom broth are a low-fat starter for your Asian inspired feast.

Inspired by Latin flavours, these bite-sized snacks by Jamie Oliver are always a crowd favourite.

It's time the avocado came back into vogue as the perfect starter. Simply cut in half and top with a zippy tomato dressing - it's the complete package.