theboy Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 What is your favourite traditional British starter, (ideas needed please).regards, the boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Prawn Cocktail.Kedgeree.Smoked salmon.These are my favourite british ones depending on mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Cromer Crab,Smoked salmon and cream cheese roularde,Stilton and walnut tart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cluzo Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 something fishysomething cold smoked salmondressed crab prawncocktail (with not too much pink sauce) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fi Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I did a very mini roast dinner as a starter once (but it was a bit of a faff!) - as a 'rosbif' I felt duty-bound to live up to expectations! It did go down well though.Mini yorkshire pudding (made in miniature muffin moulds)couple of small slices roast beef (rare though, I couldn't bring myself to incinerate it) + small blob horseradish + pan juices2 or 3 minute roast spuds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 And a 'starter' for us is Yorkshire Pud with beef gravy, before the main meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 watercress soup ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Sliced TomatosSliced MozzarellaTorn MintSmother with Balsamic VinegarServe in a shallow dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The prettiest one I've seen, for a hot day, is melon balls, in different colours, in lime juice syrup, decorated with mint leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Cullen Skink (scottish smoked haddock soup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 For which Mac, I would really appreciate the recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginia.c Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 It's got to be prawn cocktail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 If you do make a prawn cocktail, and make it with lovely fresh prawns, then I hope that you make a bisque up with the prawn shells. It freezes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 [quote user="theboy"]What is your favourite traditional British starter, (ideas needed please). regards, the boy[/quote][quote user="Bugsy"]Sliced Tomatos Sliced Mozzarella Torn Mint Smother with Balsamic Vinegar Serve in a shallow dish.[/quote]Think you may have missed something, although very nice [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charly Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Prawn Puri Smoked Mackerel Pate Warm Goat's Cheese Salador almost anything at all with Goat's Cheese in it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVienne Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 smoked mackerel pate, yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbie Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Patf: I like this idea. Do you have a recipe for the lime syrup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litmon Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 KedgereeSmoked salmonTorn Mint These are my favourite british starter.[:D]Singapore House Rental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 A starter I like is Mozzerela cheese with sliced large Tomatoes and chopped fresh Basil.Very Rick Stein! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 And the best basil I have ever had in my life was from a shop called 'les halles' near where I used to live. Tiny basil leaves, so tasty and almost sweet in their intesity. And yet the latin name on the little tub is for bog standard basil? I really wished that it had been another name, as someone with no gardening skills what so ever, I would have given a go at growning this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 [quote user="Bugsy"]Sliced Tomatos Sliced Mozzarella Torn Mint Smother with Balsamic Vinegar Serve in a shallow dish.[/quote]Is that specifically British ? I do it very often in summer ! At second thought, no, basil instead of the mint . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 [quote user="Mac"]Cullen Skink (scottish smoked haddock soup) [/quote]That's awesome, I tried it last time I went to the north of England, I'd like to have the recipe .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frecossais Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Interesting reading people's suggestions about a British starter. Most of the starters that I would consider British are quite old-fashioned, and personally I would only make them if I were specifically doing a british menu. I was just thinking how our cuisine has become more international, and starters are so varied they could come from anywhere. One of my standbys is a salad with shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and lardons generously dressed with a vinaigrette and served with warm French bread. but is it British? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Thanks to my friend Théière for the cullen skink recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Frenchie, do you find difficulty getting hold of nice smoked cod or haddock, especially the undyed variety?I have stopped making dishes like cullen skink and kedgeree because I don't like the looks of the smoked fish in Intermarché. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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