Christmas starter recipes (2024)

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  • App onlyBaked camembert with brioche bun wreath. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

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    Elevate the classic tear-and-share bread with molten cheese with Tom Kerridge's recipe. It's perfect for a special occasion when you need to feed a crowd

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    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

  • Baked red onions with ricotta

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    Gather your friends for a relaxed evening – these baked red onions are special but simple to prepare, so you won’t be stuck in the kitchen

  • Multi-seed cheese straws

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    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 co*cktails

  • Dirty martini prawn co*cktail

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    Give the classic prawn co*cktail a makeover with a boozy twist – you then need to choose whether to shake or stir the martini dressing

  • App onlyChristmas tree cheeseboard. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    Rustle up this sharing platter made with cheese, crackers, cucumber and grapes. Decorate with rosemary and pomegranate seeds to look like a festive tree

  • Veg peel fritters

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    Make veg peelings the star of the show with these easy fritters. They're perfect the day after a big family dinner, such as at Christmas time

  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.42 ratings

    A hit of vodka gives this classic a new edge. Serve with a shot of vodka for full effect

  • Sausage roll wreath

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Bring a festive theme to the buffet table with a sausage roll wreath. It's a great sharing dish at Christmas when you have a friends and family over

  • Baked ham hock pots

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    Save 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

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Enjoy our easy halloumi, pomegranate, fennel & walnut salad as a festive starter or light lunch – it takes just 15 minutes to make

  • Pull-apart garlic rolls with baked camembert

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Create a memorable sharing experience with our pull-apart garlic rolls – they're baked with a wheel of gooey baked camembert, making them ideal for big gatherings such as Boxing Day

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    Enjoy this vibrant orange, herb and burrata salad with black olive dressing for lunch or as a starter ahead of a main meal. Scatter with pistachios to serve

  • Nut roast rolls

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Bake these vegetarian nut roast rolls for a Boxing Day buffet or summer picnic. They're packed with mushrooms, lentils and nuts, and encased in puff pastry

  • Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets

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    Try our easy starter – the filling can be made well in advance and chilled. Once your guests arrive, toast the crumpets and pile the filling on top

  • Smoked salmon coddled eggs. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

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    Enjoy smoked salmon with coddled eggs, capers and gruyère cheese for a Christmas starter. It’s also great for breakfast or brunch over the festive holidays

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

    Serve up a feast on Christmas Day and add these buttery sprouts with crispy shallots and almonds to your festive dinner table

  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Serve 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.

  • Smoked salmon grazing wreath

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    Try a clever Christmas-themed update on the ‘butter board’ trend (that’s butter spread on a board with various toppings, ready to slather on bread)

  • Purée de châtaignes (chestnut purée)

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    Enjoy this rich and smooth chestnut purée alongside turkey or veal on Christmas Eve. In France, chestnuts are synonymous with the Christmas season

  • Rosemary polenta bites with peperonata

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Serve 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

  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings

    Choose starchy potatoes like Maris Piper or King Edward to ensure the parsnip rösti hold together. Enjoy with caramelised red onions, harissa and feta

  • Gluten-free sausage roll wreath

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    Create this gluten-free sausage roll wonder by arranging sausage and chutney pinwheels into a festive wreath shape. It's perfect for a Christmas buffet

  • Cheesy cayenne savoury biscuits

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    Rustle up these cheesy cayenne savoury biscuits for a Christmas party. They're a great make-ahead nibble to serve with drinks before the main event

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Christmas starter recipes (2024)

FAQs

Is it normal to have a starter at Christmas? ›

Christmas starters are a contentious debate, but in our opinion, if you're going to go all in at Christmas, a three-courser is a must. In our eyes, starters are just as important as the main meal.

What food can be prepared the day before Christmas? ›

Make-ahead Christmas recipes
  • Tuscan sausage, kale & ciabatta stuffing. A star rating of 4.5 out of 5. ...
  • Sunken chocolate, olive oil & hazelnut cake. ...
  • Pheasant casserole. ...
  • Roast garlic make-ahead gravy. ...
  • Air-fryer soy & cranberry chicken wings. ...
  • Croissant bread sauce. ...
  • App onlyQuick pickled red cabbage. ...
  • Mincemeat half-baked cookies.

What is a good Christmas day menu? ›

Easy Christmas Dinner
  • 1 / 12. Instant Pot Roast Beef. ...
  • 2 / 12. Instant Pot Brisket. ...
  • 3 / 12. Juicy & Tender Roasted Pork Loin. ...
  • 4 / 12. Honey-Glazed Ham in the Slow Cooker. ...
  • 5 / 12. Slow Cooker Smoky BBQ Turkey. ...
  • 6 / 12. Sweet & Tangy Slow Cooker Brisket. ...
  • 7 / 12. Salt-Roasted Beef Tenderloin. ...
  • 8 / 12. Tender and Juicy Instant Pot Pork Chops.

What is the best Christmas party food? ›

Christmas Appetizers: Finger Foods Edition
  • Bacon-Wrapped Scallops. Bacon-wrapped scallops are right up there with shrimp co*cktail as an ultimate holiday party throwback! ...
  • Deviled Eggs. ...
  • Jalapeño Poppers. ...
  • Pecan-Stuffed Mushrooms.

What should a good starter look like? ›

In terms of ripeness, in a liquid starter, you'll see lots of bubbles and aeration, and the mixture will be loose, and if you gently pull back the top layer or stir it, you'll feel how the mixture has broken down.

Is it OK to eat a lot at Christmas? ›

For some of us, the holiday indulgence begins in early December, or even late November. This increases the likelihood you'll gain weight over the holidays. But let's say you're only going to be indulging on Christmas day. It's unlikely you can eat so much in a single day as to lead to significant weight gain.

Is it OK not to go to Christmas party? ›

The host probably won't mind, study shows. If you'd rather spend an evening in your pyjamas than go to the office Christmas party, you can breath a sigh of relief: researchers say hosts tend to be more understanding about rejections than anticipated.

What meat to cook on Christmas Day? ›

The 5 Meats of Christmas
  • 1) Beef Tenderloin. If you love filet mignon, this is the holiday roast for you. ...
  • 2) Crown Roast of Pork. A crown roast is created by taking a bone-in pork loin and assembling it into a circle with the ribs pointed upward. ...
  • 3) Prime Rib. ...
  • 4) Spiral Ham. ...
  • Holiday Short-Cut Rump Roast.

How do you serve a hot Christmas dinner? ›

How to Keep Hot Food Warm Before Serving
  1. Your Oven. Some ovens actually will have a "warm" setting, which is usually 170 to 200 F, or a warming drawer, which is meant to keep foods at a level, warm temperature. ...
  2. Rice Cooker and Other Steam-Based Cookers. ...
  3. Cooler or Insulated Bag. ...
  4. Warm Plates for Serving.

What is the starter menu? ›

Nowadays, the starter is often the first course of a meal, served directly before the main course. Starters come in a wide variety and may be served hot (vol-au-vents, soufflés) or cold (cold cuts, pâtés). However, as part of a formal dinner, they may be served after the soup or the hors d'oeuvres.

Is an appetizer and a starter the same thing? ›

Appetizers and starters essentially mean the same thing. These are small amounts of food that are generally light and savory and are enjoyed as a light first course. They are meant to stimulate an appetite and get you ready for a meal.

What is the most common Christmas Day dinner? ›

Traditional Christmas dinner features turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegetables. Other types of poultry, roast beef, or ham, are also used. Pumpkin or apple pie, raisin pudding, Christmas pudding, or fruitcake are staples for dessert.

What is the best Christmas dinner to make? ›

  • Lasagna. Regina Schrambling. ...
  • Easy. Prime Rib Roast. ...
  • Pepperpot. Millie Peartree. ...
  • Jansson's Temptation (Creamy Potato Casserole) Eric Kim, Jens Linder, Johanna Westman. ...
  • Christmas Glazed Ham. Yotam Ottolenghi. ...
  • Vegan Jackfruit Pernil. Christina Morales, Lyana Blount. ...
  • Easy. Cola-Braised Beef With Chile-Lime Onions. ...
  • Easy.

What is the most popular Christmas dinner item? ›

Overall the traditional Christmas dinner classic, the turkey, is far and away the winner for most popular festive food.

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