Burrata starter

Yotam Ottolenghi's recipe for creamy burrata paired with vibrant blood orange is an all-time favourite at his restaurant, NOPI. It is the perfect starter to celebrate both this decadent cheese and the brief but wonderful blood orange season.

A modern staple on menus the world over, burrata is a versatile ingredient that can be so much more than just a starter. From spinach and ricotta gnocchi to a grilled nectarine and prosciutto salad, ten chefs show us how to make the most of this creamy ingredient at home.

Roasted tomatoes and a gorgeous ball of fresh, creamy burrata cheese is the taste of summer in a simple starter. The starter is easily doubled to serve 4 or more. You could also take the flavours from this recipe and make them into a main, in our orecchiette with tomatoes and burrata dinner.

Featured in our Summer 2021 article, Upscale Picnic, this tomato and burrata appetizer is delicious and flexible.

Edinburgh's Noto spices up romesco with gochujang, pairing it with creamy burrata for an easy, no-cook festive starter

This delicious recipe will be your go-to appetizer for summer!

Creamy burrata gets served up alongside croutons for crunch and a pepped up nettle pesto. A simple spring starter from Bancone‘s executive chef, Ben Waugh. Foraged lots of nettles? Try nettle and barley risotto next.

These grilled peppers are life changing! Marinated with a delish vinaigrette, covered with burrata and topped with sourdough crumbs.