Christmas Day starter ideas

[Solitaire]

Every Christmas we always have pâté for starters, this Christmas I can't have it, so was wondering what all you ladies are having for starters on Christmas Day?

 

[Eleanor ace]

Um, probably half a tin of Quality Streets

 

[Eleanor ace]

But everyone else will most likely have soup.

 

[Lovely35]

I'm going to my boyfriends parents and whilst they all have prawn cocktail I am having melon

 

[Annie77]

my husband always makes lentil soup as a starter so we will have that. My mum & dad make turkey and stuffing, brother does the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, sister does the puddings. This year i will just be steaming the brussel sprouts & that's my contribution (i usually make mulled wine so may llok up a non-alcoholic version!)

 

[IrelandsOwn]

Probably wild mushroom soup with a big dollop of creme fraiche. Yahmmy

 

[RKW]

Prawns are fine, especially if previously frozen. It's only raw seafood which should be avoided

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/foods-to-avoid-pregnant.aspx#close

We are having smoked salmon and prawn salad. I can't wait!!

 

[gemsar]

My midwife said prawn cocktails fine. If the prawns have been frozen and defrosted anything in them gets killed during the freezing stage. Just Dont buy them fresh. X

 

[2ndtimeluckyX]

Honey roast parsnip soup! Yum
Devastated I'm not having pâté tho

 

[CLH_X3]

The starters in our house are usually a choice of prawn cocktail, soup or breaded garlic mushrooms.

 

[ttcnewb]

my husband always makes lentil soup as a starter so we will have that. My mum & dad make turkey and stuffing, brother does the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, sister does the puddings. This year i will just be steaming the brussel sprouts & that's my contribution (i usually make mulled wine so may llok up a non-alcoholic version!)

I had lentil and vege soup yesterday for lunch it was so yummy but it gave me the most stinky gas! I smelt the house out that night, very embarrassing!!!

 

[Mummy May]

I will be having pate xx

 

[missmayhem]

my husband always makes lentil soup as a starter so we will have that. My mum & dad make turkey and stuffing, brother does the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, sister does the puddings. This year i will just be steaming the brussel sprouts & that's my contribution (i usually make mulled wine so may llok up a non-alcoholic version!)

mulled apple juice is to die for and easy to make as well

 

[CupcakeBaby]

We eat so much roast that we just jump right into mains.

Lol.

I don't want starters taking up room that could be filled with parsnips and stuffing! Yum!

 

[Sweetbabybear]

Were going out for dinner, il probably be having soup xx

 

[MrsGards]

Um, probably half a tin of Quality Streets

haha this made me laugh!! i might just join you

 

[julesjules100]

Fresh prawns are fine as long as they are cooked and piping hot. The frozen fish thing in the UK is if it's sushi and to ensure any worms/parasites are killed before eating it raw. Prawn cocktail would be fine as long as the mayo in the sauce is made with pasteurised eggs.

We're having a lobster, mango and avocado salad (delish!) to start but a great place to look for recipes is the bbcgoodfood website as loads of ideas on there for starters. Personally I'd do something cold as the starter and that a lot of prep can be done for the day before so its just assembly on the day. There's enough cooking going on with the main course! x

 

[julesjules100]

Smoked salmon is always easy too; have a look at all of these https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/christmas/christmas-smoked-salmon/ x