Starters

[hardy49]

Please could I have some suggestions for a quick and easy starter (and I mean easy !!)
Many thanks in advance

[ummmm]

Scallops with black pudding and a puree (pea or cauli)

[jd_1984]

Bruschetta is simple and ususally goes down well with our guests.
Soup is simple enough, bit of prep obviously.
A mixed salad is easy enough, add some grilled chicken, seafood perhaps
Buy some nice Pate, serve with warm rolls and a chutney

[maggiebee]

Couple of gins would go down well with me!!!

[JoolsTwo]

Rocket, with figs (cut across the top but not right through) Palma Ham. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar then sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese flakes. Very tasty, light and easy.

[JoolsTwo]

That should be Parma Ham.

[Tilly2]

I agree with pâté. There are some really nice Christmassy ones around at the moment if you don't want to make your own.

[ummmm]

I like Jool's suggestion. I bake the figs though.

[JoolsTwo]

Haven't tried baking the figs. Think I'll try that - Do you serve them hot or let them go cold first?

[ummmm]

I serve them warm. I drizzle them with a small bit of honey that goes really well with the balsamic.

[anneasquith]

pate/oatcakes,,,,,,,easy peasy .

[tonyav]

Soup is quick and easy.

[humbersloop]

what are you serving for mains and pudding?

[hardy49]

Roast chicken, apple crumble/trifle, cheese and biscuits

[EcclesCake]

That is quite a hearty meal so I would suggest something light.

The fig suggestion is lovely especially when served warm.

A salad of pears, blue cheese and walnuts with mixed leaves and a lemony dressing.

Leek vinaigrette served on a bed of leaves with a caper and sherry vinegar dressing.

Griddled fennel, orange and watercress salad.

[Canary42]

Toast sandwich

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15752918

[humbersloop]

a vegetable soup or smoked mackerel pate

[chris1957au]

smoked salmon, onion capers and some nice bread

[LyndaB]

The easiest starter on God's green earth is tomato and mozzarella salad. Slice ripe tomatoes, add pieces of mozzarella cheese, sprinkle with fresh basil and drizzle a little olive oil over the top. Done in seconds and everyone seems to like it!

[alBarlow]

Baked Camembert? Stick it in the oven for a bit until the cheese is hot and melted then pull the lid open and get some nice bread or dough balls to dip in. A gorgeous social starter.