Simple Starters

Whether you are looking for an elegant first course for a dinner party or a quick ideato liven up any meal, this selection of delicious yet simple recipes will provide all theinspiration you need. Small Bites make an informal shared starter to serve with drinks. Try Pea and Parma Ham Crostini; Grilled Lamb Skewers with Garlic and Saffron Custardfor dipping; or Vermouth Scallops with Green Olive Tapenade. Soups are the classic wayto begin a meal. Choose from a chilled Gazpacho with Smoked Salted Cro?tons; Peaand Smoked Ham Soup with Mint; or an elegant Crab Bisque. Salads are always lightand refreshing - try Apple, Beetroot and Fennel Salad with Roquefort; classic CaesarSalad; or Heirloom Tomatoes with Burato Cheese and Fresh Basil. Meat & Poultryoptions include Chicken Liver P?t? with Blueberry and Balsamic Glaze; Carpaccio of Beefwith Salsa Verde on Bruschetta; and Pork, Fennel and Spinach Terrine with Drunken Figs. Lighter Fish & Seafood ideas include Salt-crusted Citrus Prawns with Chilli DippingSauce; Smoked Mackerel and Preserved Lemon P?t?; and Pickled Salmon with Fenneland Cucumber. Vegetarian options include Smoked Mushroom P?t?; individual Cheeseand Basil Souffles and Fresh Asparagus with a Home-made Hollandaise Sauce.