Christmas Dinner Starter Ideas (not fish or seafood or pate)

[mskitty]

And so other than boring soup I'm a bit stuck!

Any other ideas dibbers?

If we have dinner at home I do Yorkshire puds with gorgeous onion gravy as a starter but we're eating at mums this year where each of us is bringing a course each and so I don't feel like I can take over her kitchen to make enough yorkies for 10 of us!

I was hoping M&S may inspire me but it's all fish, seafood and pate!

[Dr.JumbaJookiba]

What about doing something like a charcuterie plate? or were you thinking something hot?

[mskitty]

Originally Posted by Dr.JumbaJookiba

What about doing something like a charcuterie plate? or were you thinking something hot?

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Not necessarily and that would be easy for me to prepare in advance too. Thank you

[Dr.JumbaJookiba]

No problem, as you say it might take a bit of pressure of the kitchen

[Borderbairn]

Haggis bon bons and peppercorn sauce

[Clamshell]

Why not do a non-boring soup? Try sweet potato, chilli and coconut milk, with a few toasted pumpkin seeds sprinkled on top.

Can be made in 20 mins the day before and tastes amazing

[skalexander]

What about some fruit? Sounds boring I know, but it’s refreshing and not too heavy. I did a platter thing a couple of years ago:-

We’re at my uncles this year and he said we’re not having a starter. I was disappointed but actually I think it’s a good idea, as we always end up too full by the time pudding comes around!

[Tigger71]

A sallad with grilled goats cheese - for example like this one ” Goat’s cheese, pear & candied pecan salad”: bbcgoodfood/recipes/...ed-pecan-salad

Or if you dont like goats cheese I I know there are plenty of recipes of other salads with a fruit/ cheese combo - feta cheese mozarella or blue cheese for example. Figs, peaches or strawberry.

[dreamadream]

Asparagus wrapped in Parma ham or salmon with a Hollandaise sauce (which can be made the day or morning before)

The easier yummy starter is portabello mushroom filled with Boursin and topped with herby breadcrumbs

[greekgranny]

Garlic mushrooms and Mozzarella sticks with a variety of dipping sauces including a decent mayonnaise