Walnut & stilton orzotto with roasted squash & Port sauce

MasterChef finalist, Alex Rushmer, shows us how to create a show-stopping vegetarian starter for the festive season

Herby pesto, bean & potato pasta

You’ll make this again and again, it’s good for you, low fat and simple to make

Parsnip pancakes with honey & mustard dressing

An impressive vegetarian main bursting with flavour – be sure to fry the pancakes just before serving so they stay crisp

Asparagus & cheese tart

Bring together seasonal British flavours in this springtime quiche

Forager’s tarts

Vibrant, autumnal tartlets packed with mushrooms, juniper berries and blackberries

Pumpkin & potato gratin

An brilliant vegetarian twist on the classic French dish of potato gratin – you can also make it ahead

Pasta & mixed peppers with walnut & lemon pesto

A wheat-free main course, packed with peppers and nutty pesto

Minty aubergine & goat’s cheese

A delicious vegetarian main meal which adds a dash of mint to aubergines

Spiced paneer

Indian cheese paneer makes a great vegetarian dish as it holds its form – flavour with fenugreek and garam masala

Summer greens & nectarines

Serve this vegetarian treat with crusty or garlic bread – just terrific on a balmy summer’s eve

Easter Riviera Pie

A traditional vegetarian Mediterrannean dish with a rich pastry

Herby cheese roulade

This impressive dish can be made up to 12 hours ahead