Vegetarian starter recipes

Bring summer to winter with this fresh salad - it contains 3 of your 5-a-day too

Enjoy this spicy smacked cucumber with steak, if you like, or as an appetiser. ‘Smacking’ the cucumber allows the marinade to be absorbed into the flesh

Not one to leave your tummy rumbling, this filling salad really hits the spot and has a spicy kick

Try Gordon Ramsay's take on Italian antipasti - tantalise your palate with this no-cook starter

Aromatic flavours transform the ordinary parsnip into a delicious warming soup

A soufflé to start always gives your dinner party a 'wow' factor and this make-ahead recipe gives you more time to be the perfect host

Roast pumpkin with plenty of garlic then blitz into a Moroccan-style dip with spicy harissa and sesame paste

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

This easy Spring starter is perfect for the beginnings of an Easter feast. Thick slices of sourdough, crab and crunchy radishes make a fresh, zesty starter

Batch cook this healthy vegetable soup then pack into lunchboxes and freeze - it's spiced with coriander, fennel, turmeric and ginger

Moroccan-style breads with nigella and sesame seeds, great for wrapping and dipping

Individual party pies with vegetarian garlicky filling, flavoured with caraway for a Scandinavian feel

Create a batch of creamy parsnip and carrot soup for a warming lunch or supper. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers you have for busy days

Baked camembert just got a whole lot better – try home baking a decorative ring and tear off chunks to dunk like fondue

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Pack in the goodness with this vibrant green soup, packed with leeks, peas and watercress. It's tasty and healthy too, both low in calories and fat

These crispy paella bites make the perfect canapé for a Spanish-style party. We predict they’re the new deep-fried mac 'n' cheese, watch this space...

Make these soft lentil dumplings as a snack or side dish. They’re coated with yogurt and served with coriander relish, plus our tamarind & date sauce

Bake a fresh batch of sourdough focaccia with our step-by-step recipe and top breadmaking tips. Enjoy a golden brown slice drizzled with olive oil

Combine cauliflower, fennel, bulgur wheat, nuts and pomegranate seeds to make this winter version of tabbouleh. It's delicious served as a side dish

Throw together this comforting and creamy cauliflower soup for lunch or a light supper. It's perfect topped with parsley and served with crusty bread

Top these mini hasselbacks with soured cream, pink pickled onions and dill for easy finger food. They're ideal for parties and buffets

Enjoy this veggie wild rice salad with spinach, artichokes and parsnips as part of a Boxing Day buffet

Make some homemade hummus and top with pickled beetroot and kale to make it extra special. It's ideal for a buffet or as a starter or side dish with crudités