Terrine recipes

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

Set aside a couple of hours and enjoy every minute of making this impressive terrine

A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu

John Torode shows how to prepare classic coarse set terrine with duck and mixed game of your choice

A decadent dinner party pudding or family afternoon treat

Cured slow-cooked pork is a great foundation for a coarse pâté style starter and can be made in advance

Five ingredients are all you need for this thrifty dish that makes the most of mince and has a great sage and onion flavour

This posh pud is much easier to prepare than it looks and can be made ahead of time

Try this twist on a favourite childhood ice-cream dessert with coffee and chocolate layers. Made with just five ingredients, it's a great make-ahead pud

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

This rich terrine, with thyme, allspice and brandy, can be pressed and mature overnight for a perfect make-ahead starter or light lunch

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

Gordon's make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you're entertaining a crowd

Everyone's favourite layered dessert gets a smart makeover - custard, raspberry, jelly and cream in a neat terrine

A show-stopping layered fish centrepiece with cream cheese and lemon filling, flavoured with dill and chives

A rustic terrine with French toasts makes an excellent starter for a special meal and it costs very little to make

A refreshing and colourful dinner party desert

A chunky fish terrine that's easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels

Whether served as a starter or part of a buffet, Barney's smart make-ahead terrine will be sure to impress

Cherry chocolate terrine, perfect for a wedding

A little like a salmon terrine, this dish is terrific with homemade bread, served as a starter

This striking dessert is based on a classic tiramisu, but uses chocolate mini rolls as sponges, and is set in an ice cream loaf to be served in slices

This sophisticated dish makes an elegant dinner party starter, balancing the sweetness of the apple and malt loaf with a tangy vinaigrette

James's take on a classic chocolate marquise has a silky-smooth layer of white chocolate sandwiched in the middle