What do people do for starters these days?
If Im not cooking Rib of Beef, I do carpaccio of fillet. Chilled, rolled in cellophane. remove from cellophane, cut v v fine with sharp knife, lay out on plate, ease it out with the heel of your hand, a few shavings of parmesan, black pepper, oil. Let it come up to room temperature. Serve
Game or chicken main, I make my own chicken liver paté.
I also make my own gravadlax. Easy to do at home. Only takes a few days to do in the fridge. Loads of online recipes – mainly sugar, dill, salt and white pepper. Side of salmon. Cellophane tupperware fridge bobs yours.