Christmas starter recipes
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Classic prawn cocktail
This classic retro starter packed with juicy prawns will never go out of fashion
Smoked salmon with beetroot & vodka crème fraîche
A hit of vodka gives this classic a new edge. Serve with a shot of vodka for full effect
Baked ham hock pots
Save time and energy at Christmas with these easy, no-fuss baked ham hock pots as a starter. They’re great to begin a Christmas menu and set the festive mood
Mushroom & tarragon pâté
This low-fat, easy pâté is a perfect vegetarian starter
Smoked salmon & avocado terrines
A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu
Sausage roll wreath
Bring a festive theme to the buffet table with a sausage roll wreath. It's a great sharing dish at Christmas when you have a friends and family over
Baked camembert with bacon-wrapped breadsticks
Gooey, melted cheese and crispy, golden bread make a stunning centrepiece to share with friends over drinks or as a dinner party starter – make ahead for fuss-free entertaining
Goat’s cheese, pear & walnut tartines
Top toasted sourdough with goat's cheese, honey-roasted pears and walnuts to make these tasty tartines. They take just two minutes to prep and deliver one of your 5-a-day
Charred brussels sprouts with Marmite butter
Marmite and brussels sprouts may sound like an unusual combination, but trust us: it works. Try this recipe for your next Christmas feast or as a winter side dish
Nut roast rolls
Bake these vegetarian nut roast rolls for a Boxing Day buffet or summer picnic. They're packed with mushrooms, lentils and nuts, and encased in puff pastry
Grilled goat's cheese with cranberry dressing
A smart veggie starter that will impress even the biggest foodie at your dinner table
Halloumi, pomegranate & walnut salad
Enjoy our easy halloumi, pomegranate, fennel & walnut salad as a festive starter or light lunch – it takes just 15 minutes to make
Creamy smoked salmon, leek & potato soup
Creamy and low-fat aren't words you often hear together, but that's exactly what you get with this freeze-ahead starter
Multi-seed cheese straws
Make cheese straws with the added flavours of sesame and poppy seeds, dried onion flakes and sea salt. They're perfect snacks to serve with cocktails
Pull-apart garlic rolls with baked camembert
Create a memorable sharing experience with our pull-apart garlic rolls – they're baked with a wheel of gooey baked camembert, making them ideal for big gatherings such as Boxing Day
App onlyChristmas tree cheeseboard. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Rustle up this sharing platter made with cheese, crackers, cucumber and grapes. Decorate with rosemary and pomegranate seeds to look like a festive tree
Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets
Try our easy starter – the filling can be made well in advance and chilled. Once your guests arrive, toast the crumpets and pile the filling on top
Smoked salmon coddled eggs. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Enjoy smoked salmon with coddled eggs, capers and gruyère cheese for a Christmas starter. It’s also great for breakfast or brunch over the festive holidays
Butter-fried sprouts with crispy shallots & almonds. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Serve up a feast on Christmas Day and add these buttery sprouts with crispy shallots and almonds to your festive dinner table
Hot smoked salmon & beetroot platter
Serve this smoked salmon dish as a starter on a special occasion such as at Christmas. With beetroot, rocket and walnuts, it‘s full of colour and texture.
App onlyBaked camembert with brioche bun wreath. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Elevate the classic tear-and-share bread with molten cheese with Tom Kerridge's recipe. It's perfect for a special occasion when you need to feed a crowd
Purée de châtaignes (chestnut purée)
Enjoy this rich and smooth chestnut purée alongside turkey or veal on Christmas Eve. In France, chestnuts are synonymous with the Christmas season
Rosemary polenta bites with peperonata
Serve our rosemary polenta bites with peperonata as canapés or a starter ahead of a celebration. They're ideal for a special occasion such as Christmas
Parsnip rösti with harissa, feta & caramelised red onions
Choose starchy potatoes like Maris Piper or King Edward to ensure the parsnip rösti hold together. Enjoy with caramelised red onions, harissa and feta