Vegetarian dinner party recipes

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

An easily assembled recipe for a smart vegetarian main course

Enjoy a comforting bowl of gnocchi with parmesan and black pepper. It's simple but utterly delicious – and the best part is, it only takes seven minutes to make

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

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

Whip up this easy pumpkin soup recipe as a starter for a dinner party or a light supper when you need a bit of comfort – it has a lovely silky texture

Make this special vegetarian aubergine, halloumi, tomato and harissa skillet bake for a midweek meal for two. It's an easy one-pan dinner to share

Pile this colourful vegetable quinoa salad onto a plate, top with roasted cauliflower and drizzle over the garlic yogurt for a healthy, gluten-free dinner