Christmas starter recipes

Pile ’em high with this triumphant salmon blini stack; it makes for an impressive dinner...

For a beautifully colourful spread which is full of diverse, fresh and earthy flavours, this...

A make-ahead starter like no other, this chicken and pork terrine with whisky, cranberries and...

The perfect snack or mini starter before the main course, these harissa and pine nut palmiers...

For a speedy vegan starter with a difference, try this crisp and even avocado and...

A vegetarian twist on a classic, these mini mushroom and freekeh scotch eggs make a...

An updated version of a classic, this three-onion soup with stilton croutons makes both a...

Make our classic prawn cocktail when you want to whip up a starter in just...

These Vesper Martini-cured salmon and rye blinis are inspired by the Bond film, Casino Royale....

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

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

These cook-from-frozen stilton and walnut sausage rolls make entertaining a breeze. We love the combination...

Chef Henry Harris’ simple smoked duck starter is a great make-ahead recipe for Christmas Day....

Henry Harris’ duck terrine recipe is a great starter for Christmas or, indeed, a swish...

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

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

Gill Meller’s venison terrine, flavoured with orange zest and sweet prunes, makes a tasty starter...

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

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

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

A really easy winter salad with caramelised root vegetables – as well as crispy parma...

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

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

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