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Starter recipes and ideas for the first course of your menu. These spectacular recipes will get your dinner party off to a flying start, the only problem is choosing which one to make...
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Leek, potato and cider soup with Welsh rarebit croutes
Leek, potato and cider soup with Welsh rarebit croutes
A generous splash of cider elevates this humble favourite into something really special. Paired with cheesy croutes, it’s the perfect lunch to serve on a wet and windy day

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

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Serves: 6
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Cockle croquettes
Cockle croquettes
Inspired by the British seaside, these cockle croquettes are a wonderful summer snack

Recipe by Abigail Spooner

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Makes: 10
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'Pint of prawns' with pale ale mayo
'Pint of prawns' with pale ale mayo
The classic pub starter of simply cooked prawns, served with a homemade mayo made with pale ale, and wafer-thin sourdough toasts

Recipe by Sarah Akhurst

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Serves: 4 as a starter
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Ultimate crab sandwich
Ultimate crab sandwich
The delicious crab sandwich is a Cornish classic.

Recipe by Trevennon Dakota

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Makes: 2
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Courgette and tahini dip
Courgette and tahini dip
Enjoy this delicious dip served with warm pitta as part of a Middle Eastern feast

Recipe by Tony Kitous

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Serves: 6
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Bruschetta skewers with fresh pesto
Bruschetta skewers with fresh pesto
A neater, easier and far more fun way to serve up this Italian-style appetiser with drinks. This recipe makes a generous amount of pesto (about 200g). Leftovers can be tossed through pasta or stirred into yogurt and mayo to dress a potato salad

Recipe by Nadine Brown

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Makes: 18 skewers
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Cheese soufflés
Cheese soufflés
'Soufflés always impress but start from quite basic cooking skills,' says chef Rosalind. 'This recipe begins with my easy all-in-one white sauce, using rapeseed oil rather than butter. You can also bake this as a larger sharing soufflé; simply cook for 35-45 minutes.’

Recipe by Rosalind Rathouse

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Serves: 6, as a starter
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No-knead halloumi focaccia
No-knead halloumi focaccia
This extra-easy focaccia is a real crowd pleaser

Recipe by Tamsin Burnett-Hall

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Makes: 16-20 fingers
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Honey-roasted grape and goats’ cheese toasts
Honey-roasted grape and goats’ cheese toasts
The combination of tangy cheese with the sweet fruit and honey makes this a gorgeous light lunch or starter during the summer

Recipe by Nadine Brown

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Serves: 2-4
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