Vegetarian recipes

Traditionally, mince pies are made using beef suet but we've omitted it completely in this apple and pear mincemeat to keep it suitable for vegetarians.

An updated version of a classic recipe, this three-onion soup with rich stilton croutons makes both a decadent and crowd-pleasing starter.

A vegetarian pasta bake which is bound to satisfy, have a go at this pumpkin, brussels sprout, cannellini and sage pasta bake for a warming midweek meal. 

A wonderful winter pasta recipe made with some of the season's finest ingredients. Serve the homemade ravioli with blue cheese and buttered kale. 

Is there a better way to bring a crowd together than with a melty cheese and garlic bread wreath? No, we can't think of one either...

A gorgeous-looking get-ahead pudding teeming with figs, zesty marmalade and custard, this is the ultimate festive trifle to adorn your Christmas table.  

In this recipe, roast brussels sprouts become a brunch dish extraordinary with caramelised onions, smoked paprika, dill and eggs.

Add pinch of spice to your breakfast with these curried eggs on toast. It's really inexpensive to make and could easily be adjusted to feed more people.

In this recipe, vegetarian mushroom lasagne gets a crunchy-topped makeover with a gorgeously cheesy blue vinny topping. Simply delicious.

The rarebits to end all rarebits; this leek, smoked cheddar and mustard rarebit recipe with salty crumbled chestnuts is a revamped version of a classic. 

Mushrooms and goat's cheese are a match made in heaven so we've packaged them both up inside a puff pastry case in these rich vegetarian tarts.

Crusty sourdough slices are topped with buttery fried mushrooms, homemade hazelnut pesto and a crumbling of feta in this mushroom bruschetta recipe.

A crowd-pleasing veggie recipe, flavoured to perfection, try this whole roasted celeriac in porcini butter for a warming magical supper.

This meat-free version of panade, a French-style casserole made with bread, is a great way to use up savoury bits and takes comfort food to the next level.

A comforting, moreish meal for six that won't break the bank, this spinach and ricotta cannelloni is a winner of a vegetarian dish which ticks all the boxes

A classic and impressive dinner party main, this easy-to-follow blue cheese and thyme recipe proves soufflés are not as challenging as you may think.

We've taken our love for s'mores up a notch with a heavenly cookie s'mores traybake recipe, one that's bound to draw in crowds. Go on, treat yourself.

A guaranteed crowd pleaser, this vegetarian pasta dish is made all the richer with the addition of castelluccio lentils and garlicky mushrooms. 

If you want to serve a crowdpleaser of a dish, pansotti is a wise choice. This recipe combines swiss chard with a walnut sauce to make an impressive main. 

A knockout dinner for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike, this rigatoni cake makes a glorious centre piece for the dinner table.

A crowdpleaser of a dish for any day of the week, Gennaro Contaldo's cannelloni filled with swiss chard sings comfort and is perfect for cosy nights in.

Georgina Hayden's mint chocolate coins make a charming sweet treat and are sure to draw in crowds at your Christmas dinner party. 

Indian restaurant Dishoom's green vada (coriander chutney) is super-fresh, slightly spicy and goes well with fried dishes and snacks.

Indian restaurant Dishoom's gunpowder potatoes make a simple side with outstanding results. Adjust the spices to suit your own palate before serving.