Pâté recipes

NOT just for Christmas, although they’re a sure-fire easy winner for that season too. This collection of our best pâté recipes contains ideas for everything from chicken liver pâté to savoury parfaits and terrines. One of the major bonuses is that you can make almost all of these well ahead. As for how to serve, keep it simple with toast and a crisp salad, or maybe a quick pickle or gherkin.

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Mushroom and tarragon pâté with roasted grapes and chestnuts

Pâté recipes

Mushroom and tarragon pâté with roasted grapes and chestnuts

This easy pâté makes a pretty vegetarian starter, Roasted grapes bring bursts of sweetness while earthy chestnuts add festiveness.

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Vegan broccoli, leek and lemon pâté

Easy vegan recipes

Vegan broccoli, leek and lemon pâté

This versatile vegan pâté can be used as a dip, spread on toast or stirred through pasta. The crunchy almonds pair beautifully with broccoli.

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Pork rillettes

Easy starter recipes

Pork rillettes

Pork rillettes, a French classic, is perfect served with a crusty baguette and pickles. Learn the art of meat potting with our easy recipe.

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Chicken liver pâté with beetroot, orange and sage

December seasonal recipes

Chicken liver pâté with beetroot, orange and sage

Orange zest and liqueur give this pâté a festive flavour, with beetroot and crispy sage leaves adding colour and interest.

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Beetroot and goat’s cheese terrine

March seasonal recipes

Beetroot and goat’s cheese terrine

Make a colourful beetroot and goat's cheese terrine with this easy recipe. Layer herby goat's cheese with beetroot and hazelnuts.

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Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

Make-ahead Christmas starters

Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

Looking for a salmon starter? Make this easy to prepare smoked salmon terrine recipe as a starter to serve at a dinner party, or Christmas lunch...

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Speedy mackerel pâté

Make-ahead Christmas starters

Speedy mackerel pâté

Serve up this elegant yet speedy starter of mackerel pâté at your next dinner party. It's so tasty that no one will guess it takes just 15 minutes to make!

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Chicken and pork terrine with whisky, cranberries and pistachios

Christmas starter recipes

Chicken and pork terrine with whisky, cranberries and pistachios

This chicken and pork terrine with whisky, cranberries and pistachios offer layers of festive flavour and will leave you and your guests wanting another.

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Duck, pork belly and green olive terrine

Duck recipes

Duck, pork belly and green olive terrine

Henry Harris' duck terrine recipe is a great starter for Christmas or dinner parties. The leftovers can be enjoyed for lunch the next day.

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Ham hock terrine with cider

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 lunch. Serve with bread and a green salad

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Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme

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 a crusty loaf.

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Ham hock terrine

Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes

Ham hock terrine

This stunning terrine is a great way to use up leftover Boxing Day ham, as a starter or light lunch. Serve with bread and simple green salad.

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Trout terrine with capers, chopped egg, dill and chives

Trout recipes

Trout terrine with capers, chopped egg, dill and chives

Served with fresh crusty bread and sharp pickled cucumbers, Gill Meller's trout terrine is studded with chopped egg and capers.

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Donal Skehan’s ham hock terrine

Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes

Donal Skehan’s ham hock terrine

Donal Skehan's ham hock terrine is easy to make-ahead and makes an impressive starter or lunch centrepiece.

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Clodagh Mckenna’s smoked mackerel and dill pâté with fennel crispbreads

Make-ahead Christmas dinner recipes

Clodagh Mckenna’s smoked mackerel and dill pâté with fennel crispbreads

Clodagh Mckenna's easy smoked mackerel and dill pâté recipe makes an elegant starter for a dinner party at home.

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