Mum’s Christmas pudding

Good Food reader Christine Ford shares her late mum’s Christmas pudding recipe – the ideal last-minute option as it doesn’t need to mature to taste really good

Broccoli with chilli & crispy garlic

Chilli and garlic will really add zing to an otherwise traditional vegetarian side dish

Pizza omelette

This unusual combination is a real winner and is a great dish to cook with the kids

Summer veggie pasta

This makes a great vegetarian family supper, but it can easily be halved to serve two

Pumpkin & parsnip cassoulet

This warming dish is perfect for a weekend get-together

Potato & leek gratin

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A creamy supper dish that’s cooked in one pot, and is easily made vegetarian

Easy cheesy chip omelette

An easy Spanish-style vegetarian omelette. It’s made in one pan, which means less washing up too

Chickpea soup with coriander & lime

A thick warm soup with a zesty taste – your vegetarian friends will thank you for the recipe too!

Quick tomato risotto

Making risotto doesn’t have to involve hours of stirring over the stove, as this easy tomato recipe proves

Baked polenta with spinach & goat’s cheese

This Italian vegetarian recipe is smart enough for a dinner party, but has just six ingredients

Baked mushrooms with ricotta & pesto

The rich basil sauce helps balance the tangy ricotta and earthy mushroom flavours of this easy vegetarian starter

Classic pesto

You can whizz up your own delicious pesto in under 15 minutes – it’s great for a fast-fix meal