Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

Christmas dinner for vegetarians will be wonderful with one of these vegetarian starter recipes, including cauliflower cheese croquettes and fabulous spiced parsnips.

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Giant mushroom vol-au-vent

Giant mushroom vol-au-vent

The sharing dish just got a whole lot more fun with our giant mushroom vol-au-vent...

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Harissa and pine nut palmiers

Harissa and pine nut palmiers

The perfect snack or mini starter before the main course, these harissa and pine nut palmiers...

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Cheese, cranberry and thyme fondue star

Cheese, cranberry and thyme fondue star

This fun, savoury Christmas bake is indulgent, comforting and equally delicious served as a snack...

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Baked camembert bread bowl

Baked camembert bread bowl

This camembert bread bowl works as a hearty starter, informal tear and share lunch, or...

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Devilled eggs

Devilled eggs

The ultimate Christmas party food, devilled eggs are about as moreish as canapés get. Popular,...

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Baked camembert with honey, granola and rye crackers

Baked camembert with honey, granola and rye crackers

This isn’t your run-of-the-mill baked camembert recipe. We’ve combined an oozy baked cheese with the...

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Potato and parsnip latkes

Potato and parsnip latkes

Chef Alan Rosenthal’s version of latkes – potato pancakes – are so crispy and more-ish...

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Mini mushroom and freekeh scotch eggs

Mini mushroom and freekeh scotch eggs

A vegetarian twist on a classic, these mini mushroom and freekeh scotch eggs make a...

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Three-onion soup with stilton croutons

Three-onion soup with stilton croutons

An updated version of a classic, this three-onion soup with stilton croutons makes both a...

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Garlic bread and melty baked cheese wreath

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Garlic bread and melty baked cheese wreath

Is there a better way to bring a crowd together than with a melty cheese...

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Cheesy polenta fritters

Cheesy polenta fritters

There are so few ingredients in these little cheesy morsels and yet they’re so tasty....

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The ultimate Swiss cheese fondue

The ultimate Swiss cheese fondue

This month we challenged cookery assistant (and seasoned skier) Olivia to perfect her recipe for...

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Double-baked old winchester soufflés

Double-baked old winchester soufflés

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Salt-baked root vegetables with labneh

Salt-baked root vegetables with labneh

Cooking with salt in this way ensures that the vegetables are cooked evenly and gently,...

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Sweet onion and cauliflower tart

Sweet onion and cauliflower tart

This elegant vegetarian tart made with caramelised onions and nutty cauliflower makes a simple but...

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Warm fennel, butter bean and parmesan dip

Warm fennel, butter bean and parmesan dip

”A comfortingly smooth and savoury mixture. If you don’t want it warm, spread it cold...

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