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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Potato and parsnip latkes

Favourite vegetarian recipes

Potato and parsnip latkes

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

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Harissa and pine nut palmiers

Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

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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Mini mushroom and freekeh scotch eggs

Vegetarian starter recipes

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

Christmas starter recipes

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

Canapé recipes

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

Alpine recipes

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

Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

Double-baked old winchester soufflés

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Salt-baked root vegetables with labneh

Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

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

Vegetarian main courses

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

Christmas canapés

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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Baked creamy garlic mushrooms

Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

Baked creamy garlic mushrooms

delicious. editor Karen Barnes’s late mum used to make this decadent starter on special occasions,...

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Cauliflower cheese croquettes

Cauliflower recipes

Cauliflower cheese croquettes

We’ve turned cauliflower cheese into an impressive party canapé. Crunchy on the outside but soft...

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Baked ricotta with chilli and thyme

Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

Baked ricotta with chilli and thyme

Creamy baked ricotta with a spicy kick is just what your fresh loaf of bread...

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Honey glazed parsnips with baked parmesan dip

Vegetarian bake recipes

Honey glazed parsnips with baked parmesan dip

Serve golden glazed parsnips with a baked mascarpone and parmesan dip for an alternative to...

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Honey-roast jerusalem artichoke, parsnip and pearl barley salad with grilled goat’s cheese

February seasonal recipes

Honey-roast jerusalem artichoke, parsnip and pearl barley salad...

A warming salad recipe of roasted Jerusalem artichokes, parsnips and pear barley, topped off with...

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Fennel and orange salad

Boxing Day recipes

Fennel and orange salad

A refreshing and zesty Christmas salad recipe made with fennel, sweet oranges, radicchio and a...

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Poached leeks vinaigrette and pangrattato

Leek recipes

Poached leeks vinaigrette and pangrattato

A classic French starter recipe to add to your dinner party repertoire, perfect if you’ve...

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Roasted mushrooms with romesco and butter bean purée

Vegetarian Christmas dinner recipes

Roasted mushrooms with romesco and butter bean purée

A vegetarian main course recipe that doesn’t scrimp on flavour and so versatile you can...

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Roast squash with butterbean mash

Best mash recipes

Roast squash with butterbean mash

Sweet squash, creamy butter beans and good dose of garlic make this autumnal recipe a...

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Caramelised onion tart

Vegetarian tart recipes

Caramelised onion tart

This simple vegetarian starter is perfect for a lunch party or Boxing Day buffet.

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Shaved celeriac and beetroot caesar salad

Beetroot recipes

Shaved celeriac and beetroot caesar salad

Try this winter salad recipe made with celeriac, beetroot, radicchio, little gem lettuce and pumpernickel...

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Michel Roux Jr’s Lyonnais potato cake

Potato recipes

Michel Roux Jr’s Lyonnais potato cake

Michel Roux Jr’s Lyonnais potato cake is made with slowly cooked onions and potatoes baked...

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Wild mushroom and bulgur wheat cakes

Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

Wild mushroom and bulgur wheat cakes

This vegetarian starter is a celebration of mushrooms, using porcini, chanterelle and chestnut.

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