Herbed goat’s cheese & summer veg tarts

Crisp, colourful and easy to make, these vegetarian puff pastry tartlets are perfect for every occasion

Griddled vegetable & feta tart

Crispy filo pastry makes a light base for a vegetarian tart filled with Mediterranean veg and feta

Root veg & ricotta lasagne

This veggie lasagne with sweet potato, carrots and parsnips can be made in advance then stashed away in the freezer ready for a last-minute meal

Melty cheese fondue pot

If you love dunking into a gooey baked brie or camembert, this cheeseboard-inspired dip is for you

Golden-glazed carrot, mushroom & hazelnut tart

Vegetarian guests? This individual puff pastry pie makes the perfect, stress-free offering

Golden pilaf with sizzling merguez

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Merguez sausages add some mild spice to this baked basmati rice dish with nuts and mint, but leave them off if you want to make it vegetarian

Herby root vegetable gratin

Layer thinly sliced potato, swede and parsnip then bake with a cream, garlic and Parmesan sauce for a decadent side dish

Pear & manchego salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Spruce up a salad with a rosemary, honey and hazelnut crumb to accompany Spanish cheese, sweet fruit and bitter leaves

Zesty mincemeat

This coarse traditional mincemeat doesn’t require any cooking- just throw in your nutmeg, brandy and suet and leave to soak

Squash & blue cheese Wellington

Having one of these vegetarian pastry rolls in the freezer is ideal for entertaining at the last minute, or as a vegetarian Christmas main

Cheesy chard gratin

Double cream turns green and flavoursome chard into something super-indulgent – be sure to mop up all the gruyère sauce with some crusty bread

Shallot Tatin

This twist on a classic apple dessert gives often-overlooked shallots star billing and makes a stunning vegetarian main course