Dinner party starter recipes
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July seasonal recipes
Stuffed courgettes with feta
Stuffed round courgettes filled with a punchy, creamy mixture of feta, anchovies, chilli and breadcrumbs make an ideal summer starter....
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Tomato recipes
José Pizarro’s carajamandanga (chilled tomato soup)
Chef José Pizarro shares his recipe for carajamandanga, a chilled tomato, pepper and courgette soup which is similar to gazpacho....
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Asparagus recipes
Asparagus fritters and aioli
Joe Woodhouse’s crisp asparagus fritters with seriously garlicky aioli make a perfect starter or nibble with drinks for late spring...
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Healthy salad recipes
Orange, fennel and pea shoot salad with walnuts
This zesty orange, fennel and pea shoot salad makes a vibrant spring side dish. Add grilled prawns or halloumi to...
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March seasonal recipes
Beetroot and goat’s cheese terrine
Make a colourful beetroot and goat’s cheese terrine inspired by the classic gastropub starter. Layer herby goat’s cheese with beetroot...
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Prawn recipes
Giant prawn cocktail
Go large this Christmas with a giant prawn cocktail that feeds a crowd. Layer a serving bowl with peppery leaves,...
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Scallop recipes
Pierre Koffmann’s scallops with squid ink sauce
Legendary chef Pierre Koffmann shares his recipe for a starter of sustainable scallops. Serve with squid ink sauce and creamy...
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Crostini recipes
White bean crostini with anchovy and lemon salsa
London’s vibrant Flat Iron Square in SE1 is home to a clutch of independent restaurants, food trucks, artisan bakers and...
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Italian starter recipes
Griddled octopus with potatoes and olives
Serve up Angela Hartnett’s octopus and potato starter as part of a big summer spread. It would work really well...
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Christmas starter recipes
Chicken and pork terrine with whisky, cranberries and pistachios
A make-ahead starter like no other, this chicken and pork terrine with whisky, cranberries and pistachios offer layers of festive...
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Vegan Christmas recipes
Avocado and squash tempura with ponzu dipping sauce
For a speedy vegan starter with a difference, try this crisp and even avocado and squash tempura, served with a...
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Christmas starter recipes
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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Italian starter recipes
Vitello Tonnato (sliced veal antipasto)
Vitello tonnato – a dish of cold, sliced veal originating from Piedmont – makes an impressive main course of an...
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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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Fennel recipes
Kohlrabi and fennel salad
The beauty of this fennel salad is you can keep it in the fridge until needed. Just drain and toss...
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Alternative barbecue recipes
Scallops with garlic, chilli and anchovy butter
Serving scallops in their shells always makes a pretty and impressive starter. Find out how to cook them on the...
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