Dinner party starter recipes
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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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Vegan Christmas recipes
Avocado and squash tempura with ponzu dipping sauce
For an impressive vegan starter with a difference, try this crisp and even avocado and squash tempura, served with a delicious homemade ponzu dipping sauce.
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Christmas starter recipes
Three-onion soup with stilton croutons
An updated version of a classic recipe, this three-onion soup with rich stilton croutons makes both a decadent and crowd-pleasing starter.
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Italian starter recipes
Vitello Tonnato (sliced veal antipasto)
Vitello tonnato - a dish of cold, sliced veal - makes an impressive main course of an Italian meal or a smashing antipasto for a special occasion.
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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. They make an impressive dinner party starter.
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Fennel recipes
Kohlrabi and fennel salad
The beauty of this kohlrabi and fennel salad is you can keep it in the fridge until needed. Just drain and toss with the dressing at the last minute.
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Alternative barbecue recipes
Scallops with garlic, chilli and anchovy butter
Find out how to cook scallops on the barbecue this summer, then drizzle with lashings of the garlic, chilli and anchovy butter.
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Crostini recipes
Pea and crab crostini
A super-easy crab crositini recipe with toasted baguette and a crab, pea, tarragon and crème fraîche topping. Perfect as a starter or a fancy lunch.
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Duck recipes
Smoked duck breast with celeriac remoulade
Chef Henry Harris' simple smoked duck starter recipe, with celeriac remoulade, is a great make-ahead recipe for Christmas Day.
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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 dinner parties. The leftovers can be enjoyed for lunch the next day.
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Vegetarian starter recipes
Tomato and burrata salad with basil oil
The beauty of Italian cooking lies in its simplicity and use of quality ingredients. This burrata and tomato salad proves that point perfectly.
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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 case.
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Soufflé recipes
Classic cheese soufflé
Classic soufflés can be a daunting dish to attempt. Use our step-by-step cheese soufflé recipe and serve as a dinner party starter.
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Vegan dinner recipes
Cashew and smoked tofu potsticker gyoza
Gyoza are one of the most popular starters at Mildreds, London. These vegetarian dumplings are made using cashews, spice and smoky tofu.
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Showstopping salmon recipes
Home-smoked salmon with green herb lettuce salad
Thomasina Miers' home-smoked salmon salad is light and bursting with Asian flavours. It makes a wonderful, fresh starter. .
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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 a crusty loaf.
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