Vegetarian starter recipes
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Soup recipes
Chilled almond soup with caperberry migas
José Pizarro’s chilled almond soup makes a great vegetarian dinner party starter. The crispy caperberry migas topping adds a layer...
Vegetarian recipes from around the world
Vegetarian summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce
Fresh herbs, toasted peanuts and raw, colourful veg – these Vietnamese summer rolls certainly have the crunch-factor. Dunk in the...
Recipes with tinned beans
Spiced butter bean and za’atar dip
All this spicy bean dip needs is a stack of toasted pittas or crudités and your snack or starter is...
Asparagus recipes
Cheat’s ricotta gnudi with asparagus and crumbs
Wow your guests with this easy gnocchi-like dumpling recipe. Made with light ricotta instead of potato; gnudi is the perfect...
Italian starter recipes
Lemon ricotta bruschetta with Tenderstem and heirloom tomatoes
Need a quick, seasonal starter to a spring meal or an easy springtime lunch? These colourful bruschetta made with griddled...
Summer recipes
Santorini tomato fritters with yogurt dip
If you’ve ever been to Greece, then you are likely to have come across these tomato fritters. They make them...
Vegetarian starter recipes
Grilled asparagus with vegetable crumble
Raymond Blanc’s elegant vegan starter marries spring asparagus and summer vegetables with a smoked paprika dressing. It would be a...
Asparagus recipes
Asparagus, crispy potatoes and radishes with herb hollandaise
Packed with seasonal produce and topped with herby hollandaise, this spring salad with asparagus is lovely with roast meat on...
Mozzarella recipes
Balsamic roasted carrots and buffalo mozzarella
Carrots are roasted with balsamic vinegar until sticky and sweet, then paired with creamy buffalo mozzarella and a sprinkling of...
Purple sprouting broccoli recipes
Purple sprouting broccoli and wensleydale tarts
These individual vegetarian tartlets are perfect for spring dining – make them as a starter to kick off Easter lunch...
Savoury tarts
Mixed tomato puff tart
You can try this delicious vegetarian tart recipe with goat’s cheese instead of mozzarella. For a smart dinner party starter,...
Aubergine rolls with pesto
A simple recipe of aubergine rolls with home-made pesto that’s delicious, impressive and suitable for vegetarians, too.
Asian-style potato cakes with coleslaw
This Asian-inspired potato cake recipe, made with sweet potatoes, polenta and Thai curry paste, makes a lovely vegetarian starter or...
Baked stuffed tomatoes filled with lemon, basil and Parmesan rice
Vegetarians will love these giant tomatoes stuffed with delightfully cheesy Parmesan rice.
Vegetarian starter recipes
Buffalo mozzarella with broad bean and young leaf salad
This easy salad is unmistakably Italian, and is packed with tasty titbits. You could add some croutons or dry-cured ham...
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