A rich make-ahead pâté that's perfect party food or makes a great starter - delicious with pickled onions, toast and salad. Equipment: You will need a 1.5 litres/2½ pints terrine mould.

When it comes to planning your Christmas dinner, one of the most important (and often overlooked) components is your starter. Luckily, we've handpicked 10 delicious Christmas starter recipes to ...