12 Christmas terrine recipes

Easy terrine recipes

Ham hock terrine

Kickstart your dinner feast with a classic ham hock terrine, served with a homemade piccalilli to elevate the flavours.

Individual smoked salmon terrine

Making individual portions is much easier than making a large terrine in a tin – this recipe is easily halved or doubled, too.

Rabbit terrine

This terrine may take a little time to make, but it's worth the effort. Flavoured with ginger, thyme, allspice and a splash of Pedro Ximénez sherry, it makes a great starter or to serve alongside cheese with your Boxing Day buffet.

Pork terrine

On Christmas Day, there's so much to think about from the cooking of the turkey (check out our top tips to cooking your turkey here) to the layering of the trifle. The last thing you need to think about is the starter, so make this easy pork terrine a couple of days in advance and leave to chill in the fridge.

Beetroot and goat's cheese terrine

Got vegetarians over for Christmas Day lunch? Use our easy step-by-step picture guide to make this eye-catching, meat-free starter for your veggie crowd, topped with candied walnuts and crisp herbs. More vegetarian Christmas recipes here

Duck, chicken and sour cherry terrine

Our meat terrine recipe with sour cherry and crunchy pistachios makes for the perfect dinner party starter over the festive season. Our stunning recipe can be made up to three days ahead, just make sure you keep it well wrapped in the fridge. More starter recipes here.

Rabbit terrine with pickled walnuts

Looking for an easy yet impressive Christmas Day starter recipe? Rabbit is a great budget choice and slow-cooking with pork belly and herbs makes a lovely terrine. It's better made ahead so will save loads of time. Check out more of our Christmas recipes to feed a crowd here

Ham hock terrine with spiced pineapple-ginger relish

Another great prepare-ahead recipe, ham hock terrine is also a great way to use up leftover Christmas ham. It could be made for the Boxing Day buffet or to enjoy in the down time between Christmas and New Year. It's packed full of meat while the pineapple-ginger relish is a sweet and spicy accompaniment. Discover more of our Christmas leftover recipes here

Pork, apricot and pistachio terrine

Want to impress your guests over the festive season? Add this spectacular starter to your Christmas menu and turn a family meal or dinner for friends into a really special occasion. Check out more of our impressive Christmas Day recipes here

Ham hock terrine with piccalilli

Need a showstopping Christmas Day starter? Make this one up to 2-3 days ahead and keep chilled and then use a good shop-bought piccalilli to serve alongside.

Guinea fowl terrine

This guinea fowl terrine makes a great alternative from ham and chicken. Packed with prunes, juniper berries and wrapped in bacon, it's got a great variety of fruity flavours. This could be served on a Christmas Eve, a great way to start off the festive feast.

Pork, chorizo and pink peppercorn terrine

It's always handy to make a terrine in advance to keep in the fridge over the Christmas period. It can be brought out if friends pop around or if you run out of leftovers. Serve it with bread, crackers and salad.

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