Make-ahead Christmas starter recipes
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Potted crab
Rustle up Tom Kerridge's crab starter with a hint of smoked paprika for your next dinner party. You can make it ahead, leaving you time to sit down and enjoy
Ham hock & pistachio roll
If you're looking for a Christmas classic with a twist, this French ham hock and pistachio terrine, transformed into a modern make-ahead starter is for you
Lobster & celeriac remoulade
This festive make-ahead starter is perfect for a Christmas meal for two. Serve with crunchy toast and a scattering of dill for an impressive seafood dish
Make-ahead mushroom soufflés
A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a 'wow' factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host
Chicken terrine with leeks & apricots
Whet the appetite for the main event by serving guests this special chicken terrine with leeks and apricots. It can be made up to three days ahead
App onlyMushroom pâté toasts with eggs & thyme salt. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Prep the pâté in this dish a few days ahead, if you like. It's easy and quick to make and the addition of a few extra toppings make it a special lunch
App onlyAir fryer pigs-in-blanket turnovers. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Wrap pigs-in-blankets in puff pastry to make a delicious festive snack. They're ideal for a Christmas party or buffet, served alongside chutney
Chilli & honey baked ricotta & grapes with prosciutto
Create a little make-your-own crostini station where guests are invited to spread baked ricotta onto warm toast and top with grapes and prosciutto
App onlyAir-fryer sesame prawn toast. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Make these prawns toasts as canapés at your next party. Arrange on a platter and scatter over extra spring onions and chopped chives to garnish
Pancetta, cheddar & cranberry croquettes
Take a little effort to make these delicious croquettes – they store well in the freezer and make a quick starter that takes just minutes to cook
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
Broccoli & stilton soup
A smooth, blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that's as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter
Roasted roots & sage soup
Take comfort on cold days with a warming bowl of soup. Ours is full of veg, making it tasty, healthy and low in calories and fat
Leek, butter bean & crispy chorizo soup
Blend leeks and butter beans to make this filling winter soup. Top with crispy chorizo and rosemary for a final flourish and serve with crusty bread
Goat's cheese, potato & onion tart
This tart is easy to make, looks stunning and tastes wonderful. Best of all, you can make it ahead and reheat from frozen
Mini smoked haddock scotch eggs with asparagus dippers & watercress mayonnaise
Roll quail's eggs up in creamy smoked fish and potato for an impressive make-ahead weekend canapé or starter
Mini salmon & dill puffs
Ideal for a crowd and perfect for preparing ahead, these little pastry bites make a stylish canapé
Savoury parmesan tartlets
These perfect party tartlets are a great make-ahead starter for a fancy Sunday lunch
