Make your Christmas dinner start with a celebration: these 11 starters are everything the main wishes it was

Who said mille-feuilles had to be sweet? This savory version proves otherwise: it's fresh and requires no cooking! Just 3 ingredients are needed for this easy, gluten-free recipe: salmon, apple, and fresh goat cheese. Sprinkle everything with a hint of...

Go all out from the very first course with this foie gras soufflé recipe! It’s very easy to make and produces a light, tender, and flavorful result. With our step-by-step recipe, you’ll soon know all the secrets to making these homemade soufflés ;-)...

Make classic soups a little more chic and refined by adding a puff pastry lid :-) Also known as “hot-air balloon soup,” this super-easy recipe is perfect for kicking off your festive meals, or simply making your autumn and winter soups more interesting...

Let's all agree that scallops and leeks are a winning combination, right? Make them even crispier for the holidays by wrapping them in filo pastry! This ultra-simple homemade recipe has been tested and approved by the entire Ptitchef team, of course...

For a light, fluffy starter delicately flavored with smoked salmon, choose this soufflé recipe! It’s very simple to make at home and will delight your taste buds :-) With a touch of cream cheese for a milder flavor and dill for added flavor, this will...

Caviar is lovely enjoyed on its own, served on beautiful mother-of-pearl spoons. However, if you're looking for foods to pair it with, soft-boiled eggs make a perfect match. The meltingly soft egg yolk topped with a teaspoon of caviar offers an...

You usually eat them raw, perhaps accompanied by lemon, vinegar, and/or salted butter. Now try oysters au gratin! Here, we suggest a topping made with white wine, shallot, crème fraîche, and grated cheese. It’s a chance to make your oysters slightly...

No-bake and easy to prepare, this is an original idea for Christmas celebrations, but you can serve it all year round when you have guests for dinner . Our savory smoked salmon roll (at Christmas, we’ll present it as a savory Yule log) is filled with...

As you know, we love verrines for starting a meal :-) They immediately add a more chic and elegant touch to the table, making them perfect for festive meals. Whether served as an appetizer or a starter, these ultra-colorful vegetarian verrines...

Looking for an appetizer that makes a statement without being complicated? These beet ravioli are as elegant as they are easy to prepare. Thin slices of beet serve as a shell for a fresh filling of ricotta, lemon and arugula , all served with a...

This scallop carpaccio is an easy recipe, perfect for preparing a light, original, and elegant starter . The citrus vinaigrette , made with orange juice and a hint of lime, adds freshness and balances the softness of the scallops with a tangy and...