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!
This beautiful summer vegetable salad is made with crunchy green beans and delicious chargrilled aubergines. Tangy feta and juicy pomegranate seeds should be sprinkled over the top just before this side dish or starter for two is served.
A fabulous starter for special occasions, this terrine is a real show-stopper that will keep your guests coming back for more
Make this rice salad laden with fresh fruit and veg, for a delicious light meal that can be eaten for lunch or dinner
This rustic and refined French pâté is a rich liver paste that's ideal for a dinner party to impress your guests
Looking for a decadent seafood starter? Try this recipe for potted crab with chives and fresh coriander. Warmly spiced with cayenne pepper, curry powder and mustard seeds, it works just as well with fresh or tinned crab.
This delicious, vibrant dish makes a perfect starter for Christmas day, the smokiness of the salmon, the fresh fennel and the acidity of the grapefruit all combining to deliver a zing to your tastebuds.
This warming winter salad makes a delicious Christmas starter and is perfect for catering to guests who follow vegetarian or gluten-free diets
Party prep doesn't have to be stressful – these tasty salads can be tossed together in a matter of minutes and are the perfect party bowl food
Sweet, syrupy figs pair wonderfully with crumbly blue cheese in this sophisticated no-cook Christmas starter
Make the most of autumn's flavours with this indulgent version of cheese on toast
These star fishcakes are a wonderfully creative way to use up leftover mash and salmon.