Sandham family mincemeat

A real treat. Associate food editor, Barney Desmazery, has had this recipe in his family for 100 years

Parsnip, cranberry & chestnut loaf

A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner

Fig & blue cheese tart

This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner

Easy BBQ beans

Quick, simple and packed with goodness, try these beans as part of a pick-and-mix Mexican supper

Roasted vegetable lasagne

Young, old and in-betweens will love this vegetarian Italian-style dish

Spaghetti with lemon & olives

A quick and simple summer pasta dish

Lentil ragu

Struggle to get your five-a-day? This superhealthy ragu will get you four steps closer and can be frozen for extra convenience

Summer crunch salad

The crunchiness of green beans works particularly well in this salad

Pasta with creamy walnut pesto

This unusual pesto is also wonderful
with potato gnocchi, on crostini, in panini, or
stirred into risotto at the end

Quick cheese straws

Delicious cheesy sticks, perfect for dipping, just as good on their own – ready in under 20 minutes.

Veggie sausage popovers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Lesley Waters’ vegetarian toad in the hole is simple to make and can be frozen until needed

Deep-dish cheese, onion & potato pie

Vegetarian comfort food for cold winter evenings – great for lunch the next day, too