Easy Christmas Starter Recipes

Gordon Ramsay's cream of cauliflower soup

Gordon Ramsay's cream of cauliflower soup is a creamy and comforting soup. As a starter to a three-course Christmas menu, you only need a small portion

Creamy carrot and parsnip soup

This delicious creamy carrot and parsnip soup recipe is easy to make, simple and healthy too - a delicious winter warmer!

Garlic and cheese stuffed mushrooms

This garlic and cheese stuffed mushrooms recipe is a great choice for parties and they also make great staters. Easy to make and delicious!

Tomato and cream cheese Santa hat

Gimmicky and great – these tomato and cream cheese Santa hat canapés bring that extra nod to Christmas to any drinks party!

Baked pear with stilton, ginger and walnut filling

This baked pear with stilton, ginger and walnut filling makes a delightfully fruity and flavour-filled starter that’s sophisticated and easy to make.

Triple cheese fondue with mini roast potatoes

Turkey soup

Turkey soup makes a delicious Boxing Day meal and will transform your cold cuts into a whole new meal. This recipe is really easy with just 10 minutes prep!

Goat's cheese and cranberry parcels

Soft cheese and fruity cranberries in a deliciously light filo pastry - perfect for a dinner party, lunch or a light supper

Cheese and spinach baked mushrooms

These delicious cheesy mushrooms are perfect for a light snack during the day or as a dinner party starter, they're easy to do and contain only 91 calories per portion.

Ultimate prawn cocktail

prawn cocktail is so easy to make yourself and despite its retro credentials it's absolutely delicious. This recipe is ready in just 15 minutes!

Video recipe! Smoked trout pate

goodtoknow has lots of easy Christmas recipes like Smoked Trout Mousse. Check out our easy step-by-step guide to making these Christmas starters with our new baking video below.

Curried parsnip and apple soup

Curried parsnip soup is a really quick and easy lunch or dinner recipe that will fill you up and keep you warm during the winter. Make is in half an hour!

Prawn and avocado salad

Looking for quick and easy recipes? Try this Prawn and avocado salad from Woman's Weekly. If you love salads, you can't get more traditional than this.

Chestnut and bacon soup

This delicious chestnut soup is the perfect post-Christmas winter warmer

Smoked salmon cheese wheels

These canapes look impressive but they couldn't be easier to make. Simply use squeezy cheese and smoked salmon to create these tasty little bites

Roasted squash with ricotta and lemon

Roasted squash with ricotta and lemon is the perfect vegetarian main or starter, especially at Christmas dinner or a special dinner party with friends

Smoked trout salad

This easy peasy smoked trout and quails' egg salad makes the perfect Christmas starter. So quick and simple to make, it leaves you time to share the day with your guests.

Parma-wrapped gorgonzola figs

This super-tasty dish makes a great dinner-party starter for four, or a light meal for two. For more recipes visit goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes

Seafood cocktail

Triple tested: It’s not embarrassing to serve these retro prawn cocktails anymore – it’s trendy. Brought to you by Essentials magazine

Easy salmon pate

Salmon pate is great for a starter or as a party snack - perfect for the festive season! This simple recipe is ready in just 10 min - which gives you more time to have fun!

Smoked salmon & asparagus tartlets

www.goodtoknow.co.uk has lots of quick and easy food recipes like these smoked salmon and asparagus tartlets. Find more recipes at www.goodtoknow.co.uk

Caramelised onion and goat's cheese tarts

Caramelised onion and goat's cheese tarts are a classic dinner party starter. Learn how to make them yourself with our easy yet impressive recipe.

Parma ham and mozzarella bites

Parma ham and mozzarella bites make delicious no cook party food that are so easy to make, you'll be done in 10 minutes flat