Spinach & ricotta gnocchi

These luxurious gnocchi are both light and spoilingly rich at the same time

Japanese tofu noodle bowl

This healthy soup is full of fresh spring flavours and makes a sophisticated vegetarian meal for guests

Spiced pepper pilafs

This colourful vegetarian supper is superhealthy and freezable in individual portions, so you can defrost as many as you need

Griddled polenta with corn & green salsa

Polenta can be a little bland, but pack it with flavours like cheese and chilli and it’s delicious

Minty carrot, pistachio & feta salad

A vegetarian side salad with cumin-roasted carrots, chickpeas, mint, nuts, spinach and salty cheese – great with Moroccan food

Leek, ricotta & gruyère tart

Ricotta gives this quiche a lovely, light cheese-cakey texture – leftovers make a great packed lunch

Very simple Margherita pizza

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

You can't beat piping hot cheese and tomato on a thin, crispy pizza base – this version is ready in just 35 minutes

Watercress & celeriac soup with goat’s cheese croutons

Feed your friends this simple freeze-ahead starter, topped with goat’s cheese croutons for added crunch

Mushroom, shallot & squash pie

A hearty vegetarian main dish that will keep in the freezer for up to two months

Melty mushroom Wellingtons

This smart all-in-one vegetarian main is perfect for entertaining on winter nights

Pasta con il pesto alla Trapanese (Tomato and almond pesto)

Carmelita Caruana celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this delicious vegetarian summer pasta

Courgette & basil pasta with pesto crumbs

Serve this summery pasta bake with roasted vine tomatoes and a rocket salad