Christmas starter recipes

Looking for special Christmas starters? From classic smoked salmon to an epic caramelised onion tart – there’s a starter recipe for everyone.

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The ultimate swiss cheese fondue

The ultimate swiss cheese fondue

This month we challenged cookery assistant (and seasoned skier) Olivia to perfect her recipe for...

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Fried hog’s pudding with apple sauce and kohlrabi slaw

Fried hog’s pudding with apple sauce and kohlrabi slaw

This British recipe is made using delicious. Produce Awards 2017 winner, Primrose Herd’s, Cornish hog’s...

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Stilton, date and walnut sausage rolls

Stilton, date and walnut sausage rolls

These cook-from-frozen sausage rolls make entertaining a breeze. We love the combination of salty sausagemeat...

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Ham hock terrine

Ham hock terrine

This stunning terrine is a great way to use up leftover Boxing Day ham, as...

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Caramelised onion tart

Caramelised onion tart

A vegetarian and gluten-free tart recipe made with a cashew cream, sweet onions, spinach and...

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Anchovy rarebit

Anchovy rarebit

Lucas Hollweg recommends eating this rarebit just as it is or posh it up on...

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Easy smoked salmon and leek strudel

Easy smoked salmon and leek strudel

This quick and easy strudel is the perfect way to make the most of any...

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Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and horseradish dip

Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and...

An impressive tear-and-share cheesy profiterole wreath served with a fiery smoked salmon, horseradish and cream...

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Warm root vegetable and parma ham salad with yogurt dressing

Warm root vegetable and parma ham salad with...

A really easy supper that combines caramelised root veg, crispy parma ham, croutons and a...

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Beetroot and red cabbage soup

Beetroot and red cabbage soup

This vibrant bowlful is special enough to ring the changes and serve to friends, with...

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Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

Smoked salmon, fennel and clementine salad

The refreshing flavours of clementine and fennel cut through the salty richness of the smoked...

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Trout terrine with capers, chopped egg, dill and chives

Trout terrine with capers, chopped egg, dill and...

Served with fresh crusty bread and sharp pickled cucumbers, Gill Meller’s trout terrine is studded...

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Salmon tartare blinis

Salmon tartare blinis

It wouldn’t be a party without canapés – Raymond Blanc puts his twist on a...

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Potted hot-smoked salmon with onion and apple pickle

Potted hot-smoked salmon with onion and apple pickle

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a salmon starter. This potted hot-smoked salmon dish is simple,...

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Donal Skehan’s ham hock terrine

Donal Skehan’s ham hock terrine

Donal Skehan’s ham hock terrine is easy to prepare in advance and makes an impressive...

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Herbed crab, saffron and chilli mayonnaise with toasted baguette

Herbed crab, saffron and chilli mayonnaise with toasted...

An aromatic and light crab starter, packed with flavour from herbs and saffron- a must...

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Salmon terrine

Salmon terrine

A recipe that everyone should have in their repertoire, this salmon terrine comes with a...

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Spiced potted shrimps with quick-pickled cucumber

Spiced potted shrimps with quick-pickled cucumber

Festively spiced buttery shrimps pair perfectly with sweet and sharp cucumber in this recipe fit...

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Heritage beetroot and candied walnut salad

Heritage beetroot and candied walnut salad

A feast for the eyes as well as the palate. This heritage beetroot and candied...

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Clodagh Mckenna’s smoked mackerel and dill pâté with fennel crispbreads

Clodagh Mckenna’s smoked mackerel and dill pâté with...

Clodagh Mckenna’s easy smoked mackerel and dill pâté recipe makes an elegant starter for a...

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Smoked salmon with beetroot parsnip rösti

Smoked salmon with beetroot parsnip rösti

Breakfast, lunch or dinner – this quick recipe is delicious at any time of the...

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Beetroot and shallot tarte tatin with walnut, orange and dill dressing

Beetroot and shallot tarte tatin with walnut, orange...

This beetroot and shallot tarte tatin makes a great sharing starter and adds a pop...

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Wild mushroom and bulgur wheat cakes

Wild mushroom and bulgur wheat cakes

This vegetarian starter is a celebration of mushrooms, using porcini, chanterelle and chestnut.

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Roast pumpkin with toasted hazelnuts, blue cheese and thyme

Roast pumpkin with toasted hazelnuts, blue cheese and...

This roast pumpkin recipe with toasted hazelnuts, blue cheese, fresh thyme and red chilli, makes...

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