Vegetarian dinner party recipes
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30-minute meals
Summer vegetable and feta galette
This pretty, versatile galette celebrates all of late spring and early summer’s culinary heroes – and it’s ready in 30 minutes.
April seasonal
Burnt spring onion risotto with smoky tomato salsa
This sweet and smoky spring onion risotto is the perfect comfort food dish for busy weeknights, but fancy enough to impress.
Paella
Vegetarian paella
Paella is usually a relatively meaty affair (or fishy, depending where in Spain you are), but this vegetarian version is perfect for adapting to the seasons.
April seasonal
Spring vegetable gnocchi with beurre blanc
Make light, pillowy gnocchi with our easy recipe. Serve with asparagus and peas and a silky beurre blanc sauce for a delicious spring dinner.
Easter lunch
Veggie moussaka
Our easy veggie moussaka is a time-saving, vegetarian take on the Greek classic. Layer a rich plant-based ragu with potato slices and cheese.
Tarte tatins
Marcus Wareing’s roasted onion tarte tatin with cheddar mascarpone
Marcus Wareing's roasted onion tarte tatin makes a hero of the humble onion. Serve the rich, sticky tart with a dollop of cheddar mascarpone.
August seasonal
Aubergine pilaf with apricots and almonds
This tasty aubergine pilaf is naturally gluten-free and made in one pan. Fluffy basmati rice is mixed with aubergine, apricots and almonds.
Bananas
Banana miso pudding with caramel
This banoffee-esque, cake-like pudding is great for dessert served with miso caramel sauce, and leftovers are delicious for afternoon tea.
Couscous
Couscous patties with avocado cream and slaw
These couscous patties on a rich avocado cream with simply dressed slaw are a colourful, hearty dish to serve at a vegetarian dinner party.
Biscuits
Rose and almond biscuits
These buttery almond biscuits, inspired by Spanish polvorones and flavoured with rosewater, are delicious with coffee – or as wedding favours.
Winter salads
Cavolo nero, apple and mint salad
This crunchy vegan winter salad with cavolo nero, apple, mint, celery and croutons works well as a healthy lunch or interesting side dish.
Vegan dinners
Black bean tofu and baby pak choi
Ching-He Huang's healthy vegan recipe with black bean tofu and baby pak choi is a winner for vegan Chinese New Year celebrations.
Vegetarian dinner party
Hungarian mushroom stew with cheese and rosemary scones
This Hungarian mushroom stew is pure comfort food. The porcini mushrooms and smoked paprika bring great depth of flavour.
Vegan comfort food
Quick tandoori vegan kebabs
This vegan kebab-shop-style dish makes for a marinated masterpiece of a 'fakeaway'. With a tangy mint raita, it's heaven!
Dinner party desserts
Frozen profiteroles with Neapolitan ice cream
This showstopping frozen profiterole dessert – filled with ice cream and topped with caramel – adds instant wow to your Christmas table.
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