These good-looking starters make a splendid opener to any meal. There's nothing complicated about them, but follow our inspirational presentation suggestions - panko-crumbed mushrooms in a newspaper cone with wasabi mayonnaise on the side, a smoked chicken and Waldorf salad featuring a whole sliced apple as its centrepiece, or individual soufflés in charming retro tins - and you'll quickly raise your game to a whole new level.