A chef's favourite treat is ready-rolled pastry. Perfect for a quick, easy, impressive supper, at any time of year
The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal - and it's suitable for veggies
Delicious tartlets, perfect for a buffet or light appetiser, just choose your own mix of mushrooms to make it your own
A fresh and colourful salad to brighten up any barbecue or buffet - no matter what the weather
The parmesan 'tuiles' make this soup stylish enough for entertaining – but they take just a few minutes to make
This vegetarian buffet centrepiece can be made a day ahead and served cold or reheated
Thin slices of potato slow cooked in the oven with cream and garlic – the most decadent of side dishes
This stunning vegetarian tart is no trouble to make, as it's made with a packet of puff pastry
This rustic French bread is surprisingly light, the onions give it a full flavour and the tomatoes add a juicy touch
This makes a substantial vegetarian main course, or try making individual tarts in Yorkshire pudding tins for a starter
Give your meal a Mediterranean twist with this zesty, low-fat side dish
Simply plonk this in the middle of the table and let your friends get to work, with chunks of bread for scooping
This show-stopping vegetarian main will dazzle dinner party guests and it's special enough to serve on Christmas Day
Don't leave the vegetarians out this Christmas, with this special yet easy to manage recipe
This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner
Nothing is as comforting as a rich creamy lasagne and the sweet, earthy flavours of this veggie classic are well worth the effort
New Zealand chef Peter Gordon showcases seasonal flavours in this impressive, healthy vegetarian meal
Rice, feta and spinach make the filling for a savoury twist on the Moroccan dish M'hanncha - perfect for entertaining outdoors
This impressive-looking dish makes a wonderful starter for a dinner party
The gourmet combination of mushrooms adds variety and texture to these filo parcels
This impressive starter is perfect for entertaining guests and can be made ahead for extra ease
Make this classic bake, also known as melanzane parmigiana, for guests. It's made with tomato, aubergine and vegetarian mozzarella, and garnished with parmesan-style cheese
With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich
