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For a fruity vegan Christmas starter that everyone will love, look no further than these stuffed pears
Set the scene for your Christmas lunch with this vibrant salad. Sweet red cabbage tastes heavenly matched with tangy blue cheese and roasted pecans in this festive starter.
These delicious prosciutto parcels are stuffed with the tasty festive flavours of tangy blue cheese and sweet, sticky dates, making it the perfect starter for Christmas Day
If you're rustling up a platter of party food, then you'll want to include these crispy-coated tender chicken pieces.
Get your Christmas feast started right with this simple, flavoursome, veggie starter ready in just 25 minutes
This vibrant, textured salad is the perfect starter to kick off your Christmas dinner. Sweet, earthy beetroot in a fragrant herb crust paired with the crunchy walnuts and creamy goat's cheese – a classic Christmas starter that's sure to get good results
Try a cheesy festive twist on meaty stuffed mushrooms for a great vegetarian Christmas Day starter that's ready in under 30 minutes and totally gluten-free
Halloumi, Serrano ham and figs come together beautifully in this wintery starter complemented by a dressing that combines fiery chilli and sweet honey. This fuss-free Christmas starter can be ready in just 20 minutes, leaving you more time to relax
Create a taste sensation with this fabulous salad, the pomegranate salsa infused with garlic and chilli perfectly complements the mild saltiness of the halloumi.
These flavour-packed plant-based bites are perfect for everyone to tuck into
This meaty platter with cheesy fondue takes minutes to prepare
An elegant starter that's colourful, light and quick to prepare, this smoked salmon recipe is just the ticket to kick off the proceedings on Christmas Day
This stunning starter dish is the perfect appetiser this Christmas. Combining the fruity tastes of pomegranate and creamy ricotta and goat's cheese, friends and family will fall in love with this impressive, yet quick to make mousse recipe.
This rich vegan and gluten-free pâté derives its powerful flavour from a mix of dried porcini and fresh chestnut and wild mushrooms.
When in season, the humble asparagus is one of our favourite vegetables. Boiled spears of the spring veg are draped in serrano ham and a generous scattering of buttery manchego cheese in this easy recipe. An excellent starter for a dinner party or family get-together.
Combine classic seasonal flavours in this easy cornbread recipe, with sage and gloriously sharp cheddar
A decadent version of the classic Christmas side, these prosciutto stuffing parcels are packed full of apple, cranberry, fresh parsley and moist sausagemeat
Take the stress out of festive prep with this delicious smoked salmon terrine that you can make well ahead of time
For an easy vegan starter that's ideal for Christmas, Derek Sarno has just the recipe.
Nothing says Christmas like smoked salmon. Combining zesty rounds of clementines with long, luxurious strips of subtly smoked salmon, this crowd-pleasing salad is a perfect chance for you to add something different to your Christmas Day spread.
If you're planning a party, snacks are as important as ice on the priority list. These cheese straws are made with filo pastry and baked with parmesan and paprika for lightly spicy, crunchy and devlishly moreish results.
Seasonal clementines are sweet, juicy and packed with fresh flavour. Pair with sharp grapefruit and pomegranate jewels and finish with ginger-spiced honey and fresh mint for a vibrant citrus salad that makes the perfect winter starter, breakfast or dessert
A spicy take on everyone's favourite starter, this Mexican-inspired prawn cocktail salad gets its south of the border flavours from a fresh and zingy mixture of lime, chillies and coriander. Sometimes the classics can be beat.
With their sweet and sour flavour, cranberries work well in savoury dishes
A vegetarian pâté is surely the perfect starter for a hearty autumn feast. Made with real chestnuts, you'll first need to score a cross in each of them and roast in the oven until they are sweet and soft. Mushrooms, garlic, sherry, thyme and cream complete this recipe, packed with flavour.
This vibrant purple soup has a rich and earthy flavour thanks to fresh beetroot and fiery horseradish
Working as a quick and easy lunch or a light supper, this recipe for smoked haddock rarebit with grilled tomatoes is a British classic. The combination of smoked haddock, strong grainy mustard and mature cheddar cheese isn't exactly subtle. But it is delicious.
Caramelised onion chutney taste great. Gruyère cheese tastes great. Crème fraîche tastes great. Combine those ingredients inside of a flaky pastry tart and you've got the makings of something that's triply great: our sticky onion tarts.
These cheese gougères are the perfect party canapé but are so easy and delicious, you may just want to make a batch for yourself.
These aren’t Christmas crackers in the traditional sense, but any child expecting a party hat and a joke won’t be disappointed by the gorgeous chicken, mushroom and broccoli filling!