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Appetizers

Ever been to a restaurant where the starters were so good, you just stacked up on them for your entire meal? That's the high bar we're aiming for with this collection of appetizers. Whether you're after a pre-dinner party nibble like our Pickled Grapes, or an elegant option such as Brown Butter Ramps and Oyster Mushrooms on Crostini, we've got all your starters for ten. 

Quick-Marinated White Bean Salad With Feta

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Yotam Ottolenghi’s Chermoula Roasted Eggplant

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One-Pot Thai Curry Mussels with Rice Noodles

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Tartines with Herb Cheese and Smoked Salmon

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Teriyaki Brown Rice Salad With Avocado

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Cumin-Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Feta

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Steamed Mussels With Wheat Beer and Basil

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Seared Scallops with Chili-Lime Butter, Pea Purée and Crispy Pancetta

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Sweet and Spicy Korean Cocktail Meatballs

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Blood Orange Salad with Shaved Fennel and Pistachios

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Sweet and Spicy Candied Peanuts

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Crostini with Blue Cheese and Roasted Grapes

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Buckwheat Blinis with Salmon Roe and Crème Fraîche

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Roasted Figs Stuffed with Blue Cheese and Serrano Ham

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Caramelized Onion, Olive and Goat Cheese Tart

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Crispy Risotto Cakes with Taleggio Cheese

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White Bean, Roasted Garlic and Feta Dip

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Spiced Pickled Grapes

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Chicken Liver Pâté with Thyme and Brandy

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Zucchini blossoms with frizzled capers and green garlic

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