Christmas starter recipes

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...

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

These vegetarian pumpkin wedges have a decadent manchego crust. They’re perfect as a dinner party...

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

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

This smoked salmon and dill dip is the perfect accompaniment for breadsticks, crunchy crudités or...

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

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

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

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

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

Make chef Tom Kitchin’s scallops in their shells – served with a creamy, French-style sauce...

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

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

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

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

This autumnal soup recipe uses seasonal ingredients such as celeriac, apple and mushrooms to make...

This quick and easy smoked salmon pâté recipe is served with a homemade caraway soda...

This deep-filled tart recipe makes for an indulgent vegetarian dinner party main course.