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Old 07-12-2010, 22:46
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Usually do a biannual rotation of either Prawn Salad (boring I know) or smoked salmon et al.

Anyone got a tried and tested, quick and fairly easy starter to ring the changes? Not soup though.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 07-12-2010, 22:58
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Do people have Christmas starters?
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:00
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How many people, any veggies, any special likes/dislikes, ages, any info might help?

In the meantime, any pate is easy to make. Chicken liver pate is a doddle.
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:02
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Do people have Christmas starters?
No - I've invented a new trend
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:04
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How many people, any veggies, any special likes/dislikes, ages, any info might help?

In the meantime, any pate is easy to make. Chicken liver pate is a doddle.
Thanks for reply. Done pate too.

No dislikes / age no prob / 6 people. Just looking for something light and new.
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:05
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Mushroom canapes. Mush some mushrooms and some cream cheese and slip into vol aux vents. Sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the top.

This works with most things. Try some snails. Delicious!
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:11
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No - I've invented a new trend
I like the idea ...how about an amuse-bouche so it does not fill them up for the large main meal that follows.

How about a cracker biscuit with popping candy as an amusing take on the Christmas cracker.
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:14
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I've learn't one thing tonight - avoid Paul Smith if you come across him
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:22
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I've learn't one thing tonight - avoid Paul Smith if you come across him
Thanks...but if Heston Blumenthal has suggested that or you are it at the Fat duck you would think it was genius. Anyway I will do my own unique Christmas starter which I will serve inside a Christmas cracker that guests have to pull to start their starter and that will start the meal with a bang.
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:28
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Thanks...but if Heston Blumenthal has suggested that or you are it at the Fat duck you would think it was genius. Anyway I will do my own unique Christmas starter which I will serve inside a Christmas cracker that guests have to pull to start their starter and that will start the meal with a bang.
Heston Blumenthal !!! He'd have us ingesting Hydrogen Sulphide floating on a jous of mercury.

And yes it WOULD smell of farts
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:37
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[quote=stud u like;46351719]Mushroom canapes. Mush some mushrooms and some cream cheese and slip into vol aux vents. Sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the top.

This works with most things. Try some snails. Delicious![/QUOTE]

I tried snails a couple of weeks ago in a French place. All I could taste was butter, garlic and rubber....
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:43
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[quote=indianwells;46352671]
Mushroom canapes. Mush some mushrooms and some cream cheese and slip into vol aux vents. Sprinkle some cayenne pepper on the top.

This works with most things. Try some snails. Delicious![/QUOTE]

I tried snails a couple of weeks ago in a French place. All I could taste was butter, garlic and rubber....
Obviously needed more cayenne pepper
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:48
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I know you said you'd done pate but a home made mackerel pate always goes down well.
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Old 07-12-2010, 23:57
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Braised red cabbage served in a ramakin with fruity things chucked in. cranberries, raisons etc
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Old 08-12-2010, 00:01
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Here, knock yourself out...http://uktv.co.uk/food/homepage/sid/5924
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Old 08-12-2010, 00:19
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A medley of wild mushrooms (you can buy a nice mix in most supermarkets) sauteed in butter, a little crushed garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice, served on slices of toasted brioche and sprinkled with chopped parsley.

This is dead simple, quick and tasty and looks classy.
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Old 08-12-2010, 00:43
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We usually have assorted hot nibbly bits before the main meal. Shop bought admittedly but spring rolls, pigs in blankets plus brie and cranberry parcels usually go down rather nicely.

These usually get passed around before everyone takes their places at the table for the main event so wether you class them as a starter or not is entirely up to you.
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Old 08-12-2010, 03:55
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a stiff gin.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:46
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I usually have something simple and light to leave room for the main event. The last couple of years it has been melon slices with a drizzle of port or raspberry coulis.
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:50
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Good answer!

Feta and tomato bites?
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2...ta-pesto-bites (I once made the mix and put it into cherry tomatoes. Lovely and fairly light.

Perhaps with peppadews stuffed with green olive tapenade and mozzarella
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/8...apenade-and-mo

Or Filo triangles with artichokes and feta
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4...-feta-and-mint
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Old 08-12-2010, 12:15
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A medley of wild mushrooms (you can buy a nice mix in most supermarkets) sauteed in butter, a little crushed garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice, served on slices of toasted brioche and sprinkled with chopped parsley.

This is dead simple, quick and tasty and looks classy.

That sounds absolutely gorgeous lol we just have boring old prawn cocktail.
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Old 08-12-2010, 12:50
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not too hard

one of delias best recipes in her Christmas book, is Arbroath Smokie creams.

i don't have the exact recipe to hand, but basically its a ramekin, lined with smoked salmon, and filled with a mixture of shredded smokies (kippers will do), eggs, cream, salt and pepper and cooked in a bain marie.

you can prepare beforehand, and either serve cold, with salad, or warm up again.

she recommends hollandaise sauce, but we never bother.

light, and delicious.
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Old 08-12-2010, 13:46
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I know that you said no soup but French onion soup is a doodle and delicious!

Also try a pastry tart, get a puff pastry round , sprinkle with sliced onions and diced goats cheese, stick in the oven for 5 mins and then drizzle with balsamic vinegar, simple and beautiful.
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Old 08-12-2010, 16:44
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I'm thinking about doing a starter this year, we usually don't bother. Baked camembert with crusty bread and veggies is at the top of my list, we can all dip in together and have a laugh
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Old 08-12-2010, 16:45
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not too hard

one of delias best recipes in her Christmas book, is Arbroath Smokie creams.

i don't have the exact recipe to hand, but basically its a ramekin, lined with smoked salmon, and filled with a mixture of shredded smokies (kippers will do), eggs, cream, salt and pepper and cooked in a bain marie.

you can prepare beforehand, and either serve cold, with salad, or warm up again.

she recommends hollandaise sauce, but we never bother.

light, and delicious.
this sounds gorgeous but i'm on the only one out of 5 that would go anywhere near it
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