Christmas starter recipes
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Vegetarian starter recipes
Mini mushroom and freekeh scotch eggs
A vegetarian twist on a classic, these mini mushroom and freekeh scotch eggs make a fun festive starter and will...
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Three-onion soup with stilton croutons
An updated version of a classic, this three-onion soup with stilton croutons makes both a decadent and crowd-pleasing starter. Or...
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Christmas starter recipes
Classic prawn cocktail
Make our classic prawn cocktail when you want to whip up a starter in just 15 minutes. The prawns and marie-rose...
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Christmas starter recipes
Vesper martini-cured salmon with rye blinis
These Vesper Martini-cured salmon and rye blinis are inspired by the Bond film, Casino Royale. Put them together and you...
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Alpine recipes
The ultimate Swiss cheese fondue
We challenged cookery assistant (and seasoned skier) Olivia to perfect her recipe for the ultimate fondue. Take it from us:...
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Christmas starter recipes
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 pudding. The white pudding is...
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Sausage roll recipes
Blue cheese, date and walnut sausage rolls
These cook-from-frozen blue cheese and walnut sausage rolls make entertaining a breeze. We love the combination of salty sausagemeat and...
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Duck recipes
Smoked duck breast with celeriac remoulade
Chef Henry Harris’ simple smoked duck starter is a great make-ahead recipe for Christmas Day. All you need to do...
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Duck recipes
Duck, pork belly and green olive terrine
Henry Harris’ duck terrine recipe is a great starter for Christmas or, indeed, a swish dinner party. The leftovers can...
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Christmas starter recipes
Ham hock terrine with cider
This stunning terrine is a great way to use up leftover Boxing Day ham, as either a starter or light...
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Vegan dinner recipes
Vegan caramelised onion tart
A vegan and gluten-free tart recipe made with a cashew cream, sweet caramelised onions, spinach and a rich almond pastry...
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Soufflé recipes
Classic cheese soufflé
Famed for their trickiness, classic soufflés can be a daunting dish to attempt. Use our recipe and serve perfect cheese...
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Burns Night recipes
Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme
Gill Meller’s venison terrine, flavoured with orange zest and sweet prunes, makes a tasty starter served with tangy chutney and...
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Christmas canapés
Anchovy rarebit
Lucas Hollweg recommends eating this rarebit just as it is or posh it up on delicate slivers of toast with...
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Smoked salmon recipes
Easy smoked salmon and leek strudel
This quick and easy strudel is the perfect way to make the most of any leftover smoked salmon, and uses...
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Showstopping salmon recipes
Cheesy choux wreath with hot smoked salmon and horseradish dip
This impressive tear-and-share cheesy profiterole wreath is served with a fiery smoked salmon, horseradish and cream cheese dip. A fabulous...
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