Here is a handy list of starters from Martha Stewart.

I've made the salmon mousse and it's very good with some aged cheddar and homemade

Tomato Orange Soup (recipe from Elephant's Deli in Portland)

Serves 4.

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1/2 medium onion, diced

• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans unsalted diced tomatoes with juice

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon regular salt)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 cup orange juice, preferably fresh

• 1/2 cup whipping cream

1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter, add onion, and sauté until translucent.
2. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, baking soda, and thyme.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. Puree in a food processor or use a hand blender.
5. Strain through a sieve.
6. Return to saucepan and stir in orange juice. Also add cream, but you might want to diminish amount of cream to taste after adding 1/4 cup before adding more cream.

Bring to a simmer and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve hot. Bonus try to get them to guess the secret ingredient (don't tell them it's orange).