Vegetarian Valentine's recipes

Make this creamy mushroom tagliatelle on days when you need a bowl of comfort. This easy dinner combines cream, parmesan, white wine, lemon and parsley.

Combine spaghetti with hazelnuts, cream, oregano and parmesan to make an easy meat-free, midweek meal in just 22 minutes. The flavours are divine

What could be more decadent? A crushed chocolate digestive biscuit base is layered with two types of creamy chocolate then topped with malty treats and chocolate buttons – and no oven needed

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

Artichoke makes this soup ultra silky and the crispy skins add a hit of crunch and flavour - perfect as a starter for dinner with friends

Indulge in chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert or as part of a romantic picnic. Drizzle over milk and white chocolate for the wow factor

Pair chocolate and chillies to release endorphins for the perfect happiness-inducing drink. Thick and luxurious, you could add a little rum, too

This fresh and healthy salad uses mostly herbs with a little bulgur wheat

A satisfying veggie supper that gives a basic risotto recipe an autumnal twist

Master the art of making pasta with our ravioli, filled with creamy ricotta, spinach and a runny egg yolk. For best results, use a pasta machine

Enjoy this smooth coffee- and booze-laced chocolate sauce with your favourite cake, such as our burnt honey and almond cakes

Make the time to stir carefully during cooking to make this vegetarian Italian rice pot super creamy

This comforting risotto is perfect for a weekend wind-down for special mid-week meal. Switch mascarpone with cream cheese for a cheaper alternative

Combine creamy goat's cheese, crisp apple and earthy beetroot for a simple salad that's bursting with flavour and colour – and it looks impressive plated up

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

Thin slices of potato slow cooked in the oven with cream and garlic – the most decadent of side dishes

Bake our easy jam tarts and they'll instantly become a family favourite – plus, you can make them in less than half-an-hour if you use ready-made pastry.

Roast cauliflower florets and add to pesto pasta to make this lovely flavour-packed dinner for two. Sprinkle over a pinch of lemon zest to serve

This roasted tomato and red pepper soup is livened up a spoonful of ricotta plus toppings. It's classic comfort food and also a low-calorie, healthy option

This easy passion fruit cocktail is bursting with zingy flavours and is perfect for celebrating with friends. Top with prosecco for a special drink

Potatoes gratin is a French bistro classic and this creamy version for two has mild aniseedy flavour from added fennel

Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus

Every Italian cook has their own version of this classic aubergine dish. It's even better made a day ahead

Deep-frying with a difference, try this super easy method for crisp, chunky chips - you'll never look back