Entertaining 30 Sophisticated Starters By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on October 10, 2012 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Frederic Lagrange Start with the very best ingredients, add a polished presentation, and you've got a pre-dinner spread with serious sophistication. 01 of 26 Martha's Birthday Hors d'Oeuvres Frederic Lagrange Luxe ingredients, such as quail eggs with caviar, gravlax, and Gruyere, set a posh tone from the start. View Recipe 02 of 26 Blini with Caviar Why mess with a classic? Pair these Russian pancakes with creme fraiche and caviar. View Recipe 03 of 26 Oysters with Serrano Chile, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes Get the highest-quality ingredients possible to make a major impact. View Recipe 04 of 26 Baked Brie with Pecans David Loftus Complement the cheese's gooey center with a sweet drizzle of maple syrup. View Recipe 05 of 26 Shrimp Cocktail Fresh shrimp will really make this classic sing, but flash-frozen can work in a pinch. View Recipe 06 of 26 Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese and Pecans Wrapped snugly in salty, meaty blankets, these stuffed figs are always irresistible. View Recipe 07 of 26 Salmon Mousse Send a celebratory signal by serving up this lemon and sour-cream-infused mousse. View Recipe 08 of 26 Gruyere-and-Parmesan Beignets Delicate puffs of cheese-infused batter are perfect party bites. View Recipe 09 of 26 Pears and Camembert Anna Williams Layers of cheese and nutty pear filling are as delicious as they are pretty. View Recipe 10 of 26 Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread Cream cheese creates luscious texture while letting the pungent cheese shine. View Recipe 11 of 26 Lentil Pate Kalyn Sims A meatless alternative with the texture and richness of traditional pate. View Recipe 12 of 26 Smoked Trout and Garlic Cream on Rye Toasts These toasts look ultra fancy but come together in a flash. View Recipe 13 of 26 Upside-Down Mushroom Tartlets Set a thoughtful tone by greeting guests with individual tarts made in a muffin pan. View Recipe 14 of 26 Mini Chicken B'Steeyas Usually made as one large pie, mini versions of the Moroccan specialty are finger-food friendly and can be made ahead. View Recipe 15 of 26 Pear Pecan Toasts Thinly sliced Bartlett pears are a sweet foil to tangy Roquefort. View Recipe 16 of 26 Cantaloupe and Mozzarella with Prosciutto and Basil Pink, white, and orange paint a pretty picture on this antipasti platter. View Recipe 17 of 26 Three-Cheese Gougeres Johnny Miller Expect three times the flavor in these savory puffs. View Recipe 18 of 26 Daikon Radish Boxes with Crab Salad Like mini gift boxes, these pristine cubes of radish hold delicious crab salad. View Recipe 19 of 26 Cucumber Cups with Vichyssoise Craig Cutler Hollowed-out cucumbers become impressive vessels for creamy soup. View Recipe 20 of 26 Fresh Radishes with Flavored Salts and Butter Calm the veggie's bite with a bit of butter and a touch of salt. View Recipe 21 of 26 Fried Olives The crispy exterior yields to a warm, salty, addictive interior. View Recipe 22 of 26 Stravecchio Frico These frilly webs of cheese require only two ingredients. View Recipe 23 of 26 Beet Chips Extra-thin beet slices become ruby-red rounds of flavor. View Recipe 24 of 26 Endive Spears with Lobster, Avocado, and Grapefruit Endives become mini boats to transport utterly upscale ingredients. View Recipe 25 of 26 Spicy Tuna Tartare Ken Kochey The surprise? Sriracha gives this tartare its spicy edge. View Recipe 26 of 26 Edible Serving Vessels Nestle a blue cheese and walnut filling in grape cups, herbed goat cheese in cherry tomato cups, or gazpacho in cucumber cups for easy appetizer eating without messy fingers. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit