Best Ever Christmas Starters

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By MiNDFOOD | December 2, 2016

Best Ever Christmas Starters

Get your Christmas party started with these simple and delicious recipes

Best Ever Christmas Starters

These starters are the perfect entrees to your Christmas menu. They can also be served alone for a light lunch or supper, if you have unexpected guests.

Crostini Platter

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This platter are the perfect canapés to go with drinks with friends. The mixture of combinations is sure to delight!

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Roasted Lobster with Saffron Dill Butter

Take advantage of in-season seafood with this show-stopping lobster dish.

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Sweet & Savoury Vol-au-vents

Sweet or savoury, these simple but special morsels will keep your guests happy!

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Tomato and Goat’s Curd Tarts

This simple starter is a great vegetarian option and takes just minutes to put together.

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Smoked Salmon and Pikelets with Horseradish Aioli

Salmon starters are always a classic. Paired with fluffy pikelets and acidic aioli, this dish is sure to be a favourite.

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Spanish Platter

A great sharing plate, this dish can be prepared in advance.

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Crayfish tartlets

If you are short on time, you can make these pastry cases with partially thawed ready-rolled shortcrust pastry sheets.

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Haloumi with Caperberries

For a new take on bruschetta, dress thick slices of haloumi in a caperberry and parsley sauce, and serve with toasted Italian ciabatta bread.

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Salmon Gravlax

This Scandinavian dish of salmon cured with salt and dill needs to be prepared at least three days ahead and stored in the fridge

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Plantain Chips with Tuna Ceviche

This effortless recipe is so simple to create and looks amazing served on a large platter. Perfect for sharing!

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Salmon Rillettes with Wasabi Roe and Crostini

Want to wow guests at your next dinner party or high tea event? These salmon rillettes, topped with wasabi-infused roe and served with crostini, will do the trick.

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Seafood Fritto Di Mare