Spaghetti with cherry tomato & black olive sauce

A healthy, vegetarian pasta dish with tomatoes, capers, olives and lots of basil

Melanzane parmigiana

This classic bake with tomato, aubergine and vegetarian mozzarella and Parmesan-style cheese is ideal for entertaining

Spanish omelette

Fluffy vegetarian tortilla is a great meal to make with older children- this one’s filled with peppers and potatoes

Three-cheese soufflés

With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich

Red wine risotto

Get your dinner party off to a great start with red wine risotto

Cheese, rosemary & potato loaf

Making a big savoury scone loaf is a quick and tasty alternative to making bread with yeast

A risotto for early summer

Deliciously creamy risotto without being too rich

Mushroom rice stuffing

Make Christmas veggie-friendly with this recipe for vegetarian stuffing

Simple coconut & bean soup

This vegetarian meal in a bowl shows how something delicious can be made from mostly storecupboard ingredients

Wholewheat pasta with broccoli & almonds

Brown spaghetti keeps you fuller for longer – team it with healthy greens flavoured with garlic, chilli and lemon

Griddled leeks with hazelnut dressing

A light, citrussy vegetarian starter – it’s just as good at room temperature if you don’t want to do last-minute griddling

Goat’s cheese, herb & lemon patties

Nick Nairn’s vegetarian patties are perfect any time of year – the fresh herbs really liven up the flavour