A Closer Look at Starter Recipes

Dairy Free Cantaloupe and Prawn Starter

Let’s take a closer look at simple starter recipes and find out what they are, when to serve them and how to present them. Starter recipes is the British term for appetizers, and these little treats can be easy to make and very tasty. Smaller dishes can be served before a main course or when […]

The Most Famous British Starters

Chicken and Walnut Paté Recipe

Let’s look at the most famous British starters (known in some places as appetizers). British food is considered by some non-Brits to be boring or stodgy. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Great British starter recipes include such delights as prawn cocktail, brown Windsor soup, cheese and tomato tartlets, homemade pate and more. Learn […]

The Evolution of Starter Recipes

It’s interesting to learn about the evolution of starter recipes. Starters, or appetizers as they are also known, are served in most cuisines and cultures. These snacks were served in ancient Persia thousands of years ago and ancient Roman aristocracy used to enjoy eggs, fruit and similar treats before eating their main course. Appetizers have […]

Japanese Teriyaki Beef Sticks Recipe

Japanese Beef Teriyaki Recipe

This Japanese teriyaki beef sticks recipe is so delicious. It looks good, smells wonderful and tastes even better. Beef teriyaki is a very popular Japanese dish and can be served as a starter or as part of a main course. Serve this before your chicken or fish main course perhaps, and you can even continue […]

Aromatic Crab Cakes Recipe

Aromatic Crab Cakes Recipe

This lovely crab cakes recipe makes a great starter or lunch and you can imagine how beautiful they smell while they are cooking. Everyone wants to know how to make the best crab cakes and this recipe will show you how easy it is to make this popular dish. Exciting Ingredients The crab cakes recipe […]

Smoked Salmon Mousse Recipe

Fish Mousse Starter Recipe

This delightful smoked salmon mousse recipe, or fish mousse appetizer, is simple to make and guaranteed to start your dinner off in style. A starter recipe, in case you’re across The Pond, is the same thing as an appetizer! So if you want to learn how to make fish mousse, this is a great recipe […]

Tasty Tuna Fishcake Recipe

Tasty Tuna Fishcake Recipe

If you are looking for an easy tuna fishcake recipe, this one is simple to make and very tasty. The sweet potatoes add a Caribbean flavor and the canned tuna works very well in this fishcake recipe. For fish cakes tuna is always a good choice because it is tasty. Canned tuna is better than […]

Basic Prawn Cocktail Recipe

Basic Prawn Cocktail Recipe

A classic starter recipe or appetizer, prawn cocktail is delicious and often features as a starter on Christmas day or another special occasion. This salad uses Salad Cream (a British condiment) but you can use mayonnaise in this basic prawn cocktail recipe if you prefer. Prawn Cocktail Recipe: Optional Tweaks There are lots of different […]

Oysters in Chive Sauce Recipe

Oysters in Chive Sauce Recipe

Oysters are not the cheapest type of seafood but they are special and you do not have to serve a lot to each diner. Make this oysters in chive sauce recipe and you won’t regret it. Oysters are great served either cold or warm like in this delicious seafood starter recipe. You can serve this […]

Aberdeen Sausage Starter Recipe

Aberdeen Sausage Starter Recipe

This Aberdeen sausage starter recipe is a very delicious dish that carnivores will love. Beef and bacon are combined with the delicious flavors of Worcestershire sauce, parsley, oats, onion and more to give a delicious starter recipe which can be sliced up and served piping hot or warm from the oven, as you wish. Easy […]