Vegetarian dinner party recipes

Make these easy, Mediterranean-inspired vegan stuffed peppers for a filling family dinner that packs plenty of flavour. Serve with a fresh green salad

Bake cheesy puff pastry topped with a smoky aubergine and tomato compote and roasted courgettes for this stunning tart. It's ideal for lunch with friends

Hosting a veggie dinner party? Try our autumnal quiche with butternut squash, plus sage and hazelnut for a festive flavour – ideal for a meat-free Christmas

Try this sensational whole truffle roast celeriac with creamy cheese sauce and hazelnuts. It makes a fantastic alternative vegetarian Christmas lunch or Sunday roast

Make a comforting starter or lunch in no time with our easy creamy carrot soup, topped with garlicky seeded croutons. Quick and simple, it takes just 30 minutes to make

Enjoy this easy rice dish for a flavour-packed veggie main or serve alongside grilled meats, such as lamb chops or fish. It will be on the table in an hour

This silky smooth, super versatile vegetarian soup is perfect for a dinner party starter, everyday dinner or warming lunch. Plus it's two of your five-a-day

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

This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter puff pastry - a real Christmas treat

Bring out the sweet flavour of butternut squash by slow-roasting it and serving it with gently spiced lentils for a delicious veggie main

Enjoy this cheesy cauliflower and cannellini bean gratin as a veggie centrepiece in a family feast, or try as a side dish to accompany a meat main course

Looking for a showstopping veggie dish? Packed with parsnips, feta and butter beans, this pie makes the perfect Christmas centrepiece

Make our take on Tuscan malfatti – spinach and ricotta dumplings that look a bit like large, roughly formed gnocchi. Serve coated in an aromatic sage butter and plenty of cheese

Revamp the nut roast with our Middle-Eastern inspired version. It's packed with flavour and has an irresistible herby, cheesy filling

This stunning cake is a modern take on the classic nut roast, and the ideal vegan centrepiece, accompanied by all the usual trimmings

Marmite and brussels sprouts may sound like an unusual combination, but trust us: it works. Try this recipe for your next Christmas feast or as a winter side dish

Please a crowd with this gorgeous galette. Bursting with colour and sweet roasted tomatoes, it transports well and can be eaten hot or cold

Make something different for dinner with vegetable-rich caponata and cheesy polenta. It's healthy, gluten-free, full of nutrients and sure to satisfy

Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

Enjoy springtime in a bowl with a vibrant watercress risotto with a goat's cheese and hazelnut topping that complements the earthy flavours of the watercress

Make this Greek-inspired pie as a centrepiece dish for a special occasion. Encased in fabulous filo pastry, it's packed with leeks, artichokes and cheese