Vegetarian dinner party recipes
With vegetarian recipes like Gordon's Stuffed courgette rolls and rich Chocolate marquise, your guests are bound to be impressed.
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Sesame halloumi parcels with sweet potato tahini mash & chopped herb salad

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Use filo pastry to wrap salty Cypriot cheese with chilli, lemon and parsley, then serve with vibrant mash and an olive salad
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Mediterranean stuffed peppers
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- Ready in 40 mins
Serve these vibrant stuffed peppers to veggie dinner party guests, then keep any leftovers for lunch the next day
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Paneer with broccoli & sesame
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Serve this vegetarian dish made with Indian cheese, paneer, as part of a curry night or with rice as a midweek supper
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Warm Mexican bean dip with tortilla chips
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- Ready in 30 mins
A quick and easy party dip which is superhealthy, freezable and counts towards your five-a-day - what more could you want?
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Shallot tarte tatin with goat's cheese

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James Martin's easy, rustic cheese and onion tart is sure to become a weekend favourite
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Tangy roasted peppers

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Get a taste of the Mediterranean with a laidback spread of roasted vegetables and salads
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Crispy Greek-style pie
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A crispy pie that you can adapt for your needs, add chicken or keep it veggie. A good fail-safe for your repertoire
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Beet & caramelised onion tart
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- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
A great make-ahead vegetarian main that is much easier than it looks, from Trill Farm in Devon
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Grilled aubergines with spicy chickpeas & walnut sauce

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This vegetarian dish is packed full of great textures and tastes - smoky aubergine, nutty chickpeas and earthy walnuts
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Baked cheese with quick walnut bread & pears

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James Martin's after-dinner cheeseboard is all the more special with homemade walnut bread
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Lemon tart with summer berries

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A zingy lemon tart from Mr Ramsay. Gordon's version of the classic French Tarte au citron is well worth the effort
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Aubergine & chickpea curry

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With golden aubergine, fresh tomatoes and a fragrant coconut sauce, this veggie curry's a surefire summertime winner
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Asparagus & Parmesan pastries

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A chef's favourite treat is ready-rolled pastry. Perfect for a quick, easy, impressive supper, at any time of year
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Summery mushroom & truffled herb salad
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A drizzle of truffle oil turns mushrooms on toast into an elegant starter, says associate food editor Barney Desmazery
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Roast carrot & bean salad with feta

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Get all of your 5-a-day with this super healthy salad. Tasty, easy and perfect for lunch leftovers
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Chocolate marquise

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For the decadent dinner party - this rich chocolate dessert is for serious chocoholics only
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Wild mushroom tartlets

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Delicious tartlets, perfect for a buffet or light appetiser, just choose your own mix of mushrooms to make it your own
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Moroccan spiced pie

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The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal - and it's suitable for veggies
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Stuffed courgette rolls

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Try Gordon Ramsay's take on Italian antipasti - tantalise your palate with this no-cook starter
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Tomato, cucumber & coriander salad

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A fresh and colourful salad to brighten up any barbecue or buffet - no matter what the weather
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Spiced rice & mushroom en croute

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This festive centrepiece makes a great veggie main course
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Griddled halloumi with fennel, lemon & olive salad

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Chef Maria Elia makes a light and fresh veggie starter using a few key Greek ingredients
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Cream of cauliflower soup with sprinkles

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Offer this velvety soup at a dinner party with a pick-and-mix of made-ahead sprinkles
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Pea, mint & spring onion soup with Parmesan biscuits
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- Ready in 45 mins
The Parmesan 'tuiles' make this soup stylish enough for entertaining - but they take just a few minutes to make
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Artichoke & broad bean tart with watercress pesto
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- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
This vegetarian buffet centrepiece can be made a day ahead and served cold or reheated
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Dauphinoise potatoes

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Thin slices of potato slow-cooked in the oven with cream and garlic- the most decadent of side dishes
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Purple sprouting broccoli, leek & almond tart

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This stunning vegetarian tart is no trouble to make, as it's made with a packet of puff pastry
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Red onion, cherry tomato & rosemary fougasse

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This rustic French bread is surprisingly light, the onions give it a full flavour and the tomatoes add a juicy touch
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Onion, walnut & mushroom tarte Tatin

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This makes a substantial vegetarian main course, or try making individual tarts in Yorkshire pudding tins for a starter
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Lemon & parsley butter beans
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Give your meal a Mediterranean twist with this zesty, low-fat side dish
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Leek & goat's cheese pie

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Filo pastry is such a versatile ingredient. Try it in this simple, spring-like veggie pie
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Creamy goat's cheese with chive & pomegranate

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Simply plonk this in the middle of the table and let your friends get to work, with chunks of bread for scooping
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Leek & goat's cheese tartlets

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An easily assembled recipe for a smart vegetarian main course
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Chicory salad with blue cheese dressing

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The chicory gives a bitter contrast to the richness of the cheese in this sophisticated salad recipe
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Polenta & goat's cheese stacks
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- Ready in 3 hrs 40 mins
This show-stopping vegetarian main will dazzle dinner party guests and it's special enough to serve on Christmas Day
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Open ravioli with squash & porcini mushrooms

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Don't leave the vegetarians out this Christmas, with this special yet easy to manage recipe
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Fig & blue cheese tart

- Ready in 3 hrs 40 mins
This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner
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Roast pumpkin & spinach lasagne

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Nothing is as comforting as a rich creamy lasagne and the sweet, earthy flavours of this veggie classic are well worth the effort
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Oven-roasted tomato & goat’s cheese tarts

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Rick Stein combines sweet roasted tomatoes and creamy goat's cheese to make perfect bite-sized canapés
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Baked aubergine stuffed with roast pumpkin, feta & walnut with minted courgettes
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New Zealand chef Peter Gordon showcases seasonal flavours in this impressive, healthy vegetarian meal
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Roast pumpkin with cream, thyme & Parmesan
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- Ready in 1 hr 55 mins
This impressive-looking dish makes a wonderful starter for a dinner party
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Melty mushroom Wellingtons

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This smart all-in-one vegetarian main is perfect for entertaining on winter nights
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Mushroom & tarragon strudels with Madeira sauce

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The gourmet combination of mushrooms adds variety and texture to these filo parcels
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Parmesan-baked ricotta with tomato, olive & basil salad

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This impressive starter is perfect for entertaining guests and can be made ahead for extra ease
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Vegetable vegan biriyani with carrot salad

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A meat and dairy-free, Indian-inspired basmati rice dish with cauliflower, French beans, peas, potatoes, homemade curry paste and carrot salad
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Melanzane parmigiana

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Meaning 'aubergine Parmesan' in Italian, this vegetarian bake with tomato and cheese is ideal for entertaining
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Three-cheese soufflés

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