Smoked mackerel pâté with French bread & horseradish

This relaxed starter can be whizzed up in just 15 minutes – and it won’t break the bank either

Smoked trout pâté & pitta crisps

Cheaper than smoked salmon, this smoked trout dip makes a smart party nibble or simple starter

Smoked trout & horseradish pâté

Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill – great for a last minute party dish

Crispy duck & baked apples

This rich, fruity recipe has just two ingredients – don’t be put off by the cooking time, it’s mostly walk-away time

Smoked salmon terrine

A show-stopping layered fish centrepiece with cream cheese and lemon filling, flavoured with dill and chives

Smoked salmon & avocado terrines

A light, elegant make-ahead starter to ease you into the Christmas Day blow-out, or to kick off a dinner party menu

Smoked salmon, dill & lemon paté

Five minutes is all you need to whip up this creamy fish dish, great served as a dip or starter

Prosciutto-wrapped chicken & leek terrine

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Gordon’s make-ahead terrine is the perfect starter when you’re entertaining a crowd

Crunchy raspberry ripple terrine

A decadent dinner party pudding or family afternoon treat