Carpaccio is a traditional Italian dish comprising of very finely sliced raw meat or fish served as an appetiser, though this has evolved to include fruit and vegetables too.

Our complete collection of fresh tasting carpaccio recipes includes dishes that are easy to cook and look impressive. Pascal Aussignac's duck carpaccio recipe adds bite and flavour with a few simple additions and can be prepared in under an hour. Another quick recipe comes from Robert Thompson, who pairs a delicate sea bass carpaccio with punchy chilli for a real kick.

For a sweet modern twist, try a mango carpaccio recipe from Richard Corrigan. He serves this dessert dish with an exotic passion fruit parfait for a sweet ending to a meal.