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Baked ham hock pots
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratingsSave 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
Hot smoked salmon & beetroot platter
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratingsServe 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.
Potted cheddar with ale & mustard
A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratingsMake this potted cheddar as a Christmas gift, or serve with drinks, crackers and crusty bread after dinner. Ideal for using up cheeseboard leftovers
Cucumber prawn cocktail cups
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratingsRustle up these cucumber prawn cocktail cups for a speedy starter. Ideal at Christmas time, they‘re served on lettuce leaves and topped with crispy shallots.
Baked feta with sumac & grapes
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.13 ratingsA modern dinner party starter that’s great for a budget – salty feta, sweet grapes, tangy sumac and aniseed dill create contrasting yet complementary flavours
Mushroom soup
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.227 ratingsMake the most of mushrooms with this comforting mushroom soup recipe made with cream, onions and garlic. Serve for lunch or as a starter with crusty bread
Chargrilled mackerel with sweet & sour beetroot
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.8 ratingsFresh mackerel is always a winner and grilling gives a deliciously charred quality. Pickled beetroot wedges add an extra tang in this party-perfect, budget-savvy starter
Broccoli & stilton soup
A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.404 ratingsA smooth, blended vegetable soup with blue cheese that’s as good for a comforting meal as it is for a dinner party starter
Charred leeks with anchovy dressing
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratingsWe’ve made leeks the star of our elegant, simple starter. Hazelnuts add crucial crunch and the anchovy dressing gives the dish an umami depth of flavour
Halloumi, carrot & orange salad
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.69 ratingsServe this halloumi, carrot, orange and watercress salad with a mustard and honey dressing for an easy lunch or starter. It takes just 20 minutes to make and delivers one of your 5-a-day
Lightly spiced carrot soup
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.50 ratingsA satisfying soup which is delicately spiced and works well as a rustic starter
Creamy cauliflower soup
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratingsIf you like, use the cauliflower stalks and leaves to make this creamy cauliflower soup and reduce your food waste – the leaves will make the soup a light green colour.
Rosemary polenta bites with peperonata
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratingsServe 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
Slow cooker pea & ham soup
A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratingsMake the most of leftover Christmas ham with this simple pea and ham soup made in the slow cooker that uses just six ingredients. Enjoy with crusty bread
Celeriac soup
A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 ratingLet this hearty celeriac soup warm you up on cold days. Top with our hazelnut crumble for added crunch and serve for lunch or as a starter to a winter menu
Smashed cannellini bean crostini
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratingsAdd a little more oil to this smashed cannellini bean dip, if you prefer – the more you add, the silkier it becomes
Pork & chilli lettuce cups
A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.2 ratingsTake the stress out of entertaining by getting ahead on your party nibbles. The filling in these pork lettuce cups can be frozen for up to two months
Chestnut hummus
A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratingsMake some festive hummus, using chestnuts in place of the usual chickpeas. Serve with crudités for an easy Christmas starter, snack or buffet addition
Chicken livers on toast
A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratingsNot just for stuffings and pâtés, pan-fried chicken livers make a good-value starter or light lunch
Melty onion toasts
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.8 ratingsMake the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead
Potted ham
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratingsThis simple starter is a great way to use up leftover ham and you can freeze it ahead
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