

These puff pastry tarts can be a first course of a light lunch along with soup or salad.

Little cups are formed by scooping the seeds out of thick slices, but leaving a base to hold the stuffing.

Butternut Squash Slices, Creamy Goat Cheese on Savory Polenta Rounds, a fun and easy first course

Spinach and Goat Cheese Flan, simple, for a first course or side dish

White Asparagus Salad with Avocado, Cherry Tomato, a light first course salad

Zucchini Noodles with Ham, Feta, Tomatoes and Lemon Basil, easy for a first course or savory side.

Asparagus, and Spinach Salad with Ham and Goat Cheese, easy first course or light lunch with our spring favorites

These Spinach Timbales are an easy first course for a cozy dinner for two or make ahead for a larger dinner party - assemble early, bake just before serving

Purchased phyllo dough makes these simple Avocado rolls a snap, great for party nibbles or a an easy first course

Zucchini, Tomato and Mozzarella Layers, an easy first course using fresh veggies from the garden

This Asparagus-Pea Soup with Parmesan Cheese is an elegant and flavorful soup that makes a great first course to your special dinners.

Filled with cheeses, cured meats, olives, bread and fruits, this Antipasto Charcuterie Board is the perfect way to start your meals in Italian style, with a proper first course dish.
Asparagus Soup served as a first course with Spicy Saltines .

Chilled gazpacho seemed like a great first course soup, but I also needed a low centerpiece for a small dinner party.

Recipe Oyster on a bed of leeks with white sauce instant pot - Oyster makes a pretty popular first course.

Recipe Large fresh prawns instant pot - Large prawns are delicious and make a really nice first course.

Recipe Vegetables Makis (sushi) instant pot - Sushis have become quite popular in recent years.