Honey, parsnip & coconut cake

This light bake, with grated parsnips and desiccated coconut, makes a great alternative to carrot cake – top with rich cream cheese icing

Carrot tarte tatin

Top puff pastry with onion and cheese, then finish with caramelised slices of carrot for a stylish vegetarian starter or main

Sweetcorn cakes with poached eggs & salsa

Pan-fry vegetable patties until golden, then top with avocado and an egg – a Mexican-inspired vegetarian breakfast, brunch or dinner

Poutine

Tuck into Canadian comfort food – chips, gravy and cheese curds. We’ve tweaked the traditional recipe with gooey, stringy mozzarella

Cauliflower, paneer & pea curry

Ready in less than an hour, this easy, vegetarian curry recipe made with pan-fried Indian cheese and vegetables is also cheap to prepare

Baked olives with feta

Roast olives and cheese with garlic, fennel and chilli for an easy and delicious canapé – a tasty dinner party nibble

Gruyère & onion tear & share

These tasty white bread rolls are filled with cheese and onion – let everyone help themselves as part of a buffet

Cheesy sprout fondue

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This versatile recipe can be altered to transform your leftover cheese into a help-yourself starter – perfect served with crusty bread

Nut roast

Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings

Potted salmon rillette

This delicious starter is similar to a pâté, made with smoked salmon, cream cheese and horseradish for a kick – serve on crackers or toast

Passion layer torte

Get ahead for a dinner party or celebration with this indulgent, fruity cake which can be frozen for up to 2 months

Naan, spinach & halloumi bites

Wilt spinach with garlic and spices, then pile onto small, warm pieces of naan bread and top with halloumi for an attractive vegetarian canapé