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Savoury custard with mackerel and pickled rhubarb (chawanmushi)

Rhubarb

Savoury custard with mackerel and pickled rhubarb (chawanmushi)

This savoury custard recipe is a spin on Japanese dish chawanmushi. The custard showcases the flavour combo of smoked mackerel and rhubarb.

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Parmesan and paprika custards with quince toast

Christmas starters

Parmesan and paprika custards with quince toast

With parmesan, smoky paprika and fruity quince paste soldiers for dipping, these savoury set custards provide a simple make-ahead starter.

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Air fryer chicken wings with pomegranate glaze

Chicken wings

Air fryer chicken wings with pomegranate glaze

Sticky and sweet pomegranate molasses coats crispy, air fryer chicken wings, bolstered with the crunch and spice of dukkah. It’s a great recipe.

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Crab pots with parmesan crisps

Crab

Crab pots with parmesan crisps

Effortless but packed with flavour, this easy crab starter with fancy parmesan crisps can be made entirely in advance in just 15 minutes.

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Miso devilled eggs

Miso

Miso devilled eggs

Who doesn’t love a devilled egg? This Japanese-inspired version of the retro classic vastly improves the original by amping up the umami with a spoonful of miso. They’re the best devilled eggs you’ll ever eat.

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Mozzarella, plum and burnt leek salad

September seasonal

Mozzarella, plum and burnt leek salad

A colourful mozzarella salad perfect for welcoming autumn. The combo of creamy cheese, smoky leeks, watercress and plums is a crowdpleaser.

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Raymond Blanc’s poached artichoke with mustard vinaigrette

Summer

Raymond Blanc’s poached artichoke with mustard vinaigrette

Raymond Blanc's poached artichoke with mustard vinaigrette is an elegant but simple starter that will transport you to southern France.

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Asparagus fritters and aioli

Asparagus

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 evenings.

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White bean crostini with anchovy and lemon salsa

Crostini

White bean crostini with anchovy and lemon salsa

This flavour-packed canapé recipe for anchovy and canellini bean crostini by Lupins restaurant makes for an easy summer starter.

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Harissa and pine nut palmiers

Vegetarian Christmas starters

Harissa and pine nut palmiers

The perfect snack or starter before the main course, these savoury harissa and pine nut palmiers are moreish and will go down a treat

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Smoky garlic prawn cocktail

Christmas starters

Smoky garlic prawn cocktail

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

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Feta parcels with grilled courgettes and peaches

Favourite vegetarian

Feta parcels with grilled courgettes and peaches

Wrap feta in courgette ribbons and grill or barbecue to make this delicious vegetarian starter or main. Serve with juicy grilled peaches.

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Potted duck with pistachio

Make-ahead Christmas starters

Potted duck with pistachio

This pimped potted duck starter is easy to make ahead of time and will lend a French bistro vibe to your next dinner party.

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Beetroot-cured salmon with watercress

Christmas starters

Beetroot-cured salmon with watercress

This colourful Christmas starter uses beetroot and colourful citrus zest to produce a beetroot-cured salmon that looks as good as it tastes.

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Baked camembert bread bowl

Recipes using sourdough bread

Baked camembert bread bowl

This camembert bread bowl works as a hearty starter, informal tear and share lunch, or perhaps as part of a vegetarian Christmas buffet.

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Devilled eggs

Canapés

Devilled eggs

The ultimate Christmas party food, devilled eggs are about as moreish as canapés get and a must for the Christmas table.

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