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.

Showing 17-32 of 69 recipes

Filter This Page
Clear All
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Rainbow houmous platter

Rainbow houmous platter

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

Vegan
  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
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...

  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Avocado and squash tempura with ponzu dipping sauce

Avocado and squash tempura with ponzu dipping sauce

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

Vegan
  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Mini mushroom and freekeh scotch eggs

Mini mushroom and freekeh scotch eggs

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

Vegetarian
  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Three-onion soup with stilton croutons

Three-onion soup with stilton croutons

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

Vegetarian
  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Classic prawn cocktail

Classic prawn cocktail

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

  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Vesper martini-cured salmon with rye blinis

Vesper martini-cured salmon with rye blinis

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

  • Effort icon Medium
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
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...

Vegetarian
  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
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...

Gluten-free
  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Stilton, date and walnut sausage rolls

Stilton, date and walnut sausage rolls

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

  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Smoked duck breast with celeriac remoulade

Smoked duck breast with celeriac remoulade

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

  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Duck, pork belly and green olive terrine

Duck, pork belly and green olive terrine

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

Make-ahead
  • Effort icon Challenge
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Ham hock terrine

Ham hock terrine

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

Make-ahead
  • Effort icon Easy
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Vegan caramelised onion tart

Vegan caramelised onion tart

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

Gluten-free Vegan
  • Effort icon Medium
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Classic cheese soufflé

Classic cheese soufflé

Famed for their trickiness, classic soufflés can be a daunting dish to attempt. Use our...

Vegetarian
  • Effort icon Medium
Save recipe icon Save recipe icon Save recipe
Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme

Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme

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

Dairy-free
  • Effort icon Medium
Save icon Save this collection

Subscribe to our magazine

Subscribe to delicious. magazine for HALF PRICE

Subscribe

Join our newsletter

Packed with menu ideas, recipes, latest competitions and more...

We treat your data with care. See our privacy policy. By signing up, you are agreeing to delicious.’ terms and conditions. Unsubscribe at any time.