Blue Cheese and Caramelised Onion Tarts
This is a wonderful starter which can prepare in advance. Use your favourite creamy blue cheese to create this delicious dish.
Spiced Potted Beef
This is a great starter that can be made ahead as it will keep in the fridge for up to three days. Delicious served spread onto fresh, crusty bread or hot toast.
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Vegetarian Haggis
A delicious vegetarian starter which is full of flavour! It is easy to prepare and can be made ahead.
Curried Scotch Eggs
The spiced sausage meat is a welcome addition to this classic snack! They taste absolutely delicious – maybe the best I’ve ever tasted!
Ham & Lentil Soup
The perfect soup for a chilly day, make the day before as it tastes even better the next day!
Chicken Liver Pate with Red Wine & Onion Marmalade
This is an inexpensive, delicious, easy to make but very elegant starter to impress your guests!
Thai Fishcakes with Cucumber Dipping Sauce
Hot, spicy and wonderfully moreish – these delicious fish cakes make a fabulous first course, especially if the rest of the meal has a spicy theme.
Moules au Cidre (Mussels in Cider)
An absolutely gorgeous starter – steamed mussels and cider are a perfect flavour combination!
Shallot & Lemon Crab Cakes with Aioli
Fresh lemons, shallots and lemon juice bring out all the great flavours in these crispy crab cakes. Be careful not to overcook or they’ll be dry, instead of moist and delicate.
Lentil & Chestnut Soup with Bacon & Thyme Croutons
The roast chestnut flavour will have you filled with that festive feeling. This is a delicious soup which is rich and tastes luxurious – perfect for Christmas day!
Leek & Potato Soup topped with Bacon & Croutons
A smooth, velvety and rich vegetable soup that is full of flavour – the ultimate comforting winter soup!
Crab, Leek & Gruyere Cheese Tart
This absolutely delicious tart can be served as a main or as a brilliant starter. This is perfect for entertaining and can be made in advance!