We don’t have a cat ( or a dog) but I am surprised a cat likes spiced food,
especially over spiced. While I’ve never had the urge to eat cat food, I’ve
always assumed it was rather bland- despite some of the ‘exotic’ recipes on
the labels.
As for your starter, we tend to skip one. Senior Management likes Smoked
Salmon and egg for breakfast at Christmas. By the time we’ve had
breakfast, Champagne while opening presents, eating three courses is too
much, especially for me.
When we do have a starter,
I like a light starter - Parma Ham and Melon with some home made pickled
red onion is good. You can skip the onion- not every likes it.