Vegetarian dinner party recipes

Cross cauliflower cheese with a pasta bake for a hearty vegetarian dinner that kids and grown-ups will love. It also delivers two of your 5-a-day

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

Give mild aubergines an extra punch of flavour with capers, chilli and plenty of cheese in this milanese. Serve alongside our tomato caper spaghetti

Put asparagus centre stage in this satisfying risotto. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan for an easy midweek meal for two

This Mexican stew is hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, with butternut squash, black beans and juicy tomatoes

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

Use filo pastry to wrap salty Cypriot cheese with chilli, lemon and parsley, then serve with vibrant mash and an olive salad

Serve these vibrant vegetarian stuffed peppers to dinner party guests, then keep any leftovers for a lunch the next day

Serve this vegetarian dish made with Indian cheese, paneer, as part of a curry night or with rice as a midweek supper

Enjoy this showstopping beetroot and Wensleydale tart as a veggie centrepiece at Christmas. With its stunning deep red colour, it's a perfect festive dish

A quick and easy party dip which is superhealthy, freezable and counts towards your five-a-day - what more could you want?

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

Get a taste of the Mediterranean with a laidback spread of roasted vegetables and salads

Make onions the star of the show with this moreish vegetarian tart made with goat's cheese, caramelised onions and za'atar – enjoy with a green salad.

Get inspired by Middle Eastern flavours – these flatbreads are topped with roasted asparagus and salted almond dukkah. Save the leftover dukkah for other recipes

A great make-ahead vegetarian main that is much easier than it looks, from Trill Farm in Devon

This vegetarian dish is packed full of great textures and tastes - smoky aubergine, nutty chickpeas and earthy walnuts

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

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

Be inspired by the classic Indian curry and make this flavour-packed pie, which is made extra-special by working spices into the pastry. It’s sure to please a crowd

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