Vegetarian recipes

This squash and bean stew is perfect for a cold day. Let the vegetarian stew simmer in the slow cooker, then add a swirl of pesto to serve.

Michel Roux Jr shares his recipe for diplomat puddings. These delightful French puds are packed with brioche, custard, raisins and rum.

These savoury biscotti are a gorgeous addition to a cheeseboard. They're flecked with crunchy almonds, sticky figs and aromatic rosemary.

Made with pink lemonade and vanilla ice cream, this is a fun and flamboyant float – perfect for a rainy-day pick-me-up.

This Christmas cocktail recipe makes a fabulous drink, as well as a flavoured butter for baking and an extra-boozy mincemeat for mince pies.

Kim-Joy's homemade cinnamon rolls are the softest, fluffiest buns you'll ever try. Add a cute marshmallow snail for the ultimate cosy bake.

Fragrant cardamom buns filled with a white chocolate and hazelnut mixture are the perfect make-ahead treat for a special breakfast.

Make Christmas breakfast extra special by dishing up poached oranges with a rich mascarpone yogurt and homemade spiced granola.

Apple crumble gets a festive makeover in this easy make-ahead dessert recipe. Mincemeat and a spiced crumble topping bring the festive vibes.

The Hebridean Baker's mince pie biscotti, studded with pistachios and cranberries, make a great, budget-friendly Christmas food gift.

Oozy, gooey cheese drizzled with a fiery, sweet topping; this easy baked camembert with honey recipe is perfect for entertaining.

Enjoy a chocolate truffle a day during the month of December? Customise the recipe by coating the truffles in your favourite toppings.

Sweet, spicy and salty – the coating makes these a winner. Put the hot honey nuts in pretty jars as presents for friends.

In this hearty salad, pearl barley and chunky strips of caramelised leek are coated in a cheesy buttermilk dressing – pure winter pleasure.

Edd Kimber's blackout cake has tiers of chocolate sponge and an orange mascarpone filling. A perfect festive bake for chocolate orange fans.

Roast potatoes are everyone's favourite part of Christmas dinner. This rosemary roast potatoes recipe is both foolproof and flavourful.

This classic French technique is our favourite way to cook carrots. Add star anise, thyme and lemon for a perfect Christmas side dish.

Dish up your best-ever roast parsnips this Christmas. Crisp sage and a scattering of toasted hazelnuts provide flavour and crunch.

Food writer Elly Curshen’s spectacular filo-wrapped wreath makes a perfect vegetarian Christmas main or Christmas buffet centerpiece.

Parfait is the ultimate make-ahead dessert. This parfait recipe amps things up with crunchy peanut brittle and rum-soaked prunes.

These possets make the most of winter’s citrus and the pleasant tang of rhubarb. An impressive make-ahead dessert for Christmas entertaining.

Dark chocolate mousse is a delight with toasted hazelnut crumb and sweet-sharp blood orange gel in this festive make-ahead dessert.

This easy pâté makes a pretty vegetarian starter, Roasted grapes bring bursts of sweetness while earthy chestnuts add festiveness.

Brownies with a molten marzipan core and nutty top – perfect for Christmas. Using the air fryer works means a crackly top AND a gooey centre,