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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Hot-smoked trout on rye toasts

Hot-smoked trout on rye toasts

Gill Meller fires up the barbecue to create an outdoorsy festive treat: a nice big...

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Giant prawn cocktail

Giant prawn cocktail

Go large this Christmas with a giant prawn cocktail that feeds a crowd. Layer a...

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Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

After a classic smoked salmon starter? Make these easy to prepare individual smoked salmon terrines...

Freezable Gluten-free
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Pierre Koffmann’s scallops with squid ink sauce

Pierre Koffmann’s scallops with squid ink sauce

Legendary chef Pierre Koffmann shares his recipe for a starter of sustainable scallops. Serve with...

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Harissa and pine nut palmiers

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Harissa and pine nut palmiers

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

Vegetarian
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Smoky garlic prawn cocktail

Smoky garlic prawn cocktail

A classic gets a contemporary makeover with our easy smoky garlic prawn cocktail recipe. Serve...

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Citrus-cured fish with herbs and vinaigrette

Citrus-cured fish with herbs and vinaigrette

This ceviche-style starter of citrus-cured fish uses orange and lemon juice for a splash of...

Dairy-free
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Cornish gouda with sourdough and rocket

Cornish gouda with sourdough and rocket

A cheese course is a special treat at Christmas but if you fancy something different...

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Gravadlax with soda bread and horseradish cream

Gravadlax with soda bread and horseradish cream

Jack Stein’s version of this classic gravadlax with soda bread recipe from Scandinavia is a...

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Potted duck with pistachio

Potted duck with pistachio

This pimped potted duck starter is easy to make ahead of time and will lend...

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Beetroot-cured salmon with watercress

Beetroot-cured salmon with watercress

This colourful Christmas starter uses beetroot and colourful citrus zest to produce a beetroot-cured salmon...

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Baked camembert bread bowl

Baked camembert bread bowl

This camembert bread bowl works as a hearty starter, informal tear and share lunch, or...

Vegetarian
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Devilled eggs

Devilled eggs

The ultimate Christmas party food, devilled eggs are about as moreish as canapés get. Popular,...

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Salmon blini stack

Salmon blini stack

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

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Rainbow houmous platter

Rainbow houmous platter

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

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Chicken and pork terrine with whisky, cranberries and pistachios

Chicken and pork terrine with whisky, cranberries and...

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

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