Vegetarian Valentine's recipes

Make this creamy mushroom pasta dish on days when you need a big bowl of comfort. Cream, parmesan, white wine, lemon zest and parsley make this a rich and flavourful dinner

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

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

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.

Liven up a tomato soup with a few easy and tasty additions, including a spoonful of ricotta. 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

Use porcini and wild mushrooms to make this rich and creamy soup that makes a filling yet light supper for cold nights. Serve with croutons and chives

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts - serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

Learn how to make this classic coffee cocktail. Our easy recipe uses freshly brewed espresso, a dash of coffee liqueur and a simple sugar syrup.