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Artichokes with Butter and Garlic

Recipe by: Shai

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Simple and delicious steamed artichokes. Serve these with melted butter for dipping. You will need a pot with a steamer insert.

Asparagus and Parma ham bruschetta

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Why are the simplest dishes often the best? Here, a few fine ingredients lift this sandwich from the 'something on toast' category to a special treat. It makes a delightful, balanced light lunch when fresh asparagus is in season.

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Baked Lobster Pots

Recipe by: Gina Owens-Stanley

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Individual ramekins of lobster baked with a breadcrumb topping make for an impressive dinner party starter.

Beetroot Risotto

Recipe by: krone9

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Beetroot risotto topped with halloumi cheese and boiled eggs. I was inspired to cook this after being served beetroot risotto in a very expensive restaurant and being terribly disappointed. So I made it how it should have been made! Preparation time is only 5 minutes as you do most of it whilst you're cooking the rice!

Brie and Mushroom Filo Parcels

Recipe by: ASHLEYG

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Warm melted brie and sauteed mushrooms are wrapped in a filo triangle. Great for parties! These are time consuming to make, but extremely elegant.

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Caribbean Crab Soufflé

Recipe by: Esmee

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A spicy crab soufflé - it's equally delicious made with lobster. My dad always made this for us on Christmas Eve.

Chanterelle and Pancetta Tartlets

Recipe by: GOODHOOD

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Chanterelle mushrooms, pancetta and garlic make up the filling for these mini puff pastry tarts. Elegant canapés for parties.

Cheese souffle

Recipe by: amanda

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This soufflé is really straightforward. The key is in getting a good thick cheese sauce to start. Make sure everyone is ready to eat as soon as this comes out of the oven cos, as Paul Keating once said, "a soufflé doesn't rise twice":-)

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Chilled Tomato Soup with Parmesan Ice Cream

Recipe by: VICENÇ

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An impressive summertime dinner party starter. Use very ripe tomatoes, good quality olive oil and Parmesan for best flavour.

Courgette cakes with minted yoghurt sauce

Recipe by: Brenda Houghton

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Chargrilled courgette cakes, served with a cool sauce, make a refreshing dish.

Courgette soufflé

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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Soufflés are quick, easy and economical to make. Here, courgette adds a subtle and sophisticated twist.

Crab and Linguine Cakes with Coriander-Lime Mayonnaise

Recipe by: JUNEBUFF

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Divine crab cakes that are so easy to prepare! Perfect recipe if you are looking for something simple that is just a little different.

Crab mini filo tarts

Recipe by: dobby

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These tasty cheese and crab tarts are my favourite starter to impress guests! Great for Christmas or another special occasion, but you may want to double or triple the recipe.

Crostini alla Fiorentina

Recipe by: nostatic

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This is a traditional Italian starter that is, essentially, liver pate served on toasted rustic bread. This is a nice recipe for parties and wine tastings. For vegetarians in attendance, you can also prepare a version with finely chopped (and drained) herbed tomatoes as it is equally delicious. You can serve the dish hot or cold on toasted baguette or ciabatta.

Cucumber and Avocado Sushi

Recipe by: Lexi S.

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These vegetarian maki rolls are easy to make, and you can add either crabmeat or smoked salmon if you prefer. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi!

Delicious Chicken Liver Pâté

Recipe by: MISS AMY

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This pâté makes a delicious and elegant starter. Serve with thin slices of toasted baguette.

Duck salad with mushrooms and oranges

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell

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In this attractive salad, full-flavoured shiitake and chestnut mushrooms are combined with slices of tender griddled duck, juicy orange segments, crunchy water chestnuts and rice, with a fresh ginger and honey dressing. Duck meat is in fact very lean, once the thick layer of fat and skin has been removed.

Fabada

Recipe by: Mary Beth

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A traditional Spanish bean and ham dish, from the Asturias region.

Fennel, Watercress and Tomato Salad

Recipe by: Barrett

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Fresh fennel mixed with tomatoes and watercress in this refreshing and unique salad. Perfect for a summer dinner party.

Green Risotto with Broad Beans

Recipe by: DJFoodie

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I can't stress enough how much better this is if it is stirred constantly. If one arm gets tired, switch arms. Taste the rice for doneness before serving. Nothing worse than a plate of crunchy risotto. Try it, and you will find it is well worth it!

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