What are starters on a menu?
Nowadays, the starter is often the first course of a meal, served directly before the main course. Starters come in a wide variety and may be served hot (vol-au-vents, soufflés) or cold (cold cuts, pâtés). However, as part of a formal dinner, they may be served after the soup or the hors d'oeuvres.
Who owns Starter's Bar and Grill?
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What is starter bar in construction?
Starter bars are rebars cast into the concrete to give a lapped connection to provide continuity of reinforcement across a cold joint or construction joint.
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You won’t be short of ideas for how to kick off your next dinner party. We’ve scoured hundreds of recipes to find the ultimate starters. From seafood classics, to cheesy bites of deliciousness, we’ll leave the rest for you to decide.
Beef Pops with Pineapple and Parsley Sauce
For the parsley sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, blend together the parsley, garlic, vinegar, chilli flakes, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until incorpo
Crispy Chicken Wings with Citrus Five Spice Salt
1. In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients for the citrus five spice and put to one side until needed. In another small bowl whisk together the ginger, garlic, rice wine, soy sauce, honey, yellow bean paste and 1 tablespoon of the citrus five
Scallop and Dried Shrimp Fried Rice with Crab
1. Steam a whole large crab leave to cool then pick out the meat, keeping the white meat and brown meat separate. 2. Dice the scallops. Briefly sear the scallops in a hot pan and add the rice wine vinegar and soy sauce, and then set aside and leav
Parmigiano Reggiano, Pumpkin and Porcini Risotto
Use dried porcini mushrooms to add an intense depth of flavour to this classic.
Chinese chicken salad
For the chicken salad: 1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4. Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with some of the olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. 2) Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just
Crispy Turnip Cake with Chives and Hot Sriracha Chilli Sauce
1. Heat a wok over a medium heat and add a tablespoon of peanut oil. Add the dried shrimps and Chinese shallot and stir-fry until the shallots start to soften. Add the minced pork and stir-fry for about 1 minute, or until the mince starts to brown. S
Seafood starters
Kick-start your dinner party with a crowd-pleasing plate of salt and pepper squid – the mix of sichuan and black peppercorns gives a tingly spiciness and kick of heat. This recipe is from the co-owners of seafood restaurant Prawn on the Lawn.
Vegetarian starters
Kick off a classic Italian meal with these gorgeous grilled veggies. Serve with fresh focaccia, olives and cured meats for an impressive spread.
Soup starters
Get your festive feast off to a vibrant start with our creamy beetroot soup topped with crunchy, cheesy mini sourdough toasts.
Starters from around the world
Check out this chicory salad with lentils, borlotti beans and crunchy panko breadcrumbs. This easy recipe comes from Italian restaurant Bancone in Covent Garden.
Meat starters
Juicy peaches give a sweet contrast to creamy burrata and salty serrano ham in this showstopping summer salad to share as a starter.
1. Kakori Kebabs
The ultimate king of kebabs, kakori kebabs are said to be originated in the land of nawabs, Lucknow. Juicy and succulent, kakori kebabs are best paired with the refreshing mint chutney. Spruce up these mutton kebabs with onion rings, lemon juice, chaat masala and some coriander leaves on the side.
2. Microwave Paneer Tikka
Who said you need a tandoor to relish flavourful paneer tikkas? All you need is paneer, a few spices and a microwave to prepare this stellar dish of microwave paneer tikka. Ginger-garlic paste, chaat masala, chilli powder, black pepper powder and vinegar mixed with yogurt, laced on to paneer cubes, marinated to perfection and cooked in a microwave.
3. Baked Chicken Seekh
Can you imagine eating chicken seekh kebabs, which aren't grilled with oodles of oil on top? Yes, with this easy baked chicken seekh recipe, you can relish on kebabs completely guilt-free! Chicken minced is mixed and marinated with egg and a host of spices, baked to perfection. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
4. Samosa
One of the most loved snacks of the nation, samosas need no introduction to be fair and certainly not an occasion to be savoured. Be it rainy day or tea break, samosa seems like a perfect snack of all time. With a generous filling of potato, peas and flavourful spices, deep-fried samosa is an ideal starter for a delightful party.
5. Dahi Kebabs
These dahi kebabs are the perfect starter to prepare at home. Melt-in-mouth, these heavenly kebabs are made with hung curd and cheese along with the crunchiness of onion and flavourful spices. Soft from the inside and crispy from the outside, they pair perfectly along with some mint chutney.
6. Cheese Chicken Kebabs
The real crowd pleaser! These chicken kebabs with a twist of cheese are sure to tantalise your taste buds. This interesting kebab recipe comes with a mix of western flavours. Chicken pieces are coated with a mix of cheese, yogurt spices and chillies, marinated well and grilled to perfection in a tandoor.
7. Khandvi
Gujarat's much loved street snack, khandvi is here to steal the show! Made with besan, sour curd and haldi along with a host of other spices, khandvi is a finger food, which can be eaten along with a cup of hot tea.
