Christmas pate and terrine recipes
Lay out the crackers and spoon up your chutney- it's time to cut a thick wedge of coarse terrine or a smooth blended pate.
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Ham hock & mustard terrine
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- Ready in 4 hrs
Cured slow-cooked pork is a great foundation for a coarse pâté style starter and can be made in advance
4
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Moderately Easy
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Game terrine
- Ready in 2 hrs
John Torode shows how to prepare classic coarse set terrine with duck and mixed game of your choice
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Moderately Easy
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Smoked salmon, dill & lemon paté
- Ready in 5 mins
Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter
9
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Easy
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Prosciutto-wrapped chicken & leek terrine
- Ready in 2 hrs
Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd
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For The Keen Cook
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Smoked salmon & avocado terrines
- Ready in 20 mins
A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu
30
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Easy
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Duck liver & gin parfait
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- Ready in 30 mins
These individual portions of butter-topped paté can be frozen ahead for a dinner party with friends
3
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Easy
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Country terrine with black pepper & thyme
- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
A rustic terrine with French toasts makes an excellent starter for a special meal and it costs very little to make
8
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Moderately Easy
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Velvety duck liver parfait
- Ready in 45 mins
A little parfait makes Christmas complete, try making your own with Barney's festive recipe
6
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Easy
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Duck & pork terrine with cranberries & pistachios
- Ready in 3 hrs
Set aside a couple of hours and enjoy every minute of making this impressive terrine
14
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Moderately Easy
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Gordon's rustic pâté
- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
An impressive starter from Gordon Ramsay, that's surprisingly simple to put together. Make it a few days ahead to allow the flavours to develop
17
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Moderately Easy
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Smoked mackerel pâté with French bread & horseradish
- Ready in 15 mins
This relaxed starter can be whizzed up in just 15 minutes - and it won't break the bank either
11
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Easy
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Chicken liver parfait with apple & saffron chutney
- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
If you love liver parfait, try Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step recipe to get a rich, silky smooth result
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For The Keen Cook
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Country terrine
- Ready in 12 hrs
Whether served as a starter or part of a buffet, Barney's smart make-ahead terrine will be sure to impress
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Moderately Easy
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Chicken liver & raisin pâté
- Ready in 24 hrs
This delicious, unashamedly rich starter is the sort of dish that makes entertaining stress-free, as it can be made up to three days ahead
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Moderately Easy
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Silky chicken liver parfait tart
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
If you're not a confident pastry-maker, you can use shop-bought pastry - you'll find it easier to handle and the result will still be delicious
3
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For The Keen Cook
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Smoked trout pâté & pitta crisps
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- Ready in 25 mins
Cheaper than smoked salmon, this smoked trout dip makes a smart party nibble or simple starter
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Easy
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Chicken liver parfait with sultanas & raisins
- Ready in 30 mins
Making your own paté is an extra-special touch- this version is flavoured with wine, cream, garlic and sage
7
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Easy
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Chicken liver & pineau pâté
- Ready in 20 mins
A rich, sweet pâté recipe using pineau - a sherry-like aperitif - great as a dinner party starter.
20
ratings
Easy
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Crispy duck & baked apples
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- Ready in 4 hrs 10 mins
This rich, fruity recipe has just two ingredients - don't be put off by the cooking time, it's mostly walk-away time
18
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Easy
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Crunchy raspberry ripple terrine
- Ready in 25 mins
A decadent dinner party pudding or family afternoon treat
31
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Moderately Easy
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Iced nougat & raspberry terrine
- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
This posh pud is much easier to prepare than it looks and can be made ahead of time
15
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Easy
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