Creamy barley & squash risotto

Barley is cheaper and lighter than Italian risotto rice, you can add all the liquid at once and it’s really hard to overcook

Mexican veggie hash

A storecupboard, vegetarian fry-up with beans, sweetcorn, avocado and eggs, served with soured cream and tortillas

Spicy cheese & tomato bake

A super-simple pasta bake that uses sundried tomato pesto, paprika and two cheeses – Parmesan and goat’s cheese

Crunchy pesto & mozzarella baked mushrooms

Italian green basil sauce makes a good base for this stuffed, vegetarian dish with creamy mascarpone and light rocket salad

Spaghetti with cherry tomato & black olive sauce

A healthy, vegetarian pasta dish with tomatoes, capers, olives and lots of basil

Melanzane parmigiana

This classic bake with tomato, aubergine and vegetarian mozzarella and Parmesan-style cheese is ideal for entertaining

Spanish omelette

Fluffy vegetarian tortilla is a great meal to make with older children- this one’s filled with peppers and potatoes

Three-cheese soufflés

With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich

Red wine risotto

Get your dinner party off to a great start with red wine risotto

Cheese, rosemary & potato loaf

Making a big savoury scone loaf is a quick and tasty alternative to making bread with yeast

A risotto for early summer

Deliciously creamy risotto without being too rich

Mushroom rice stuffing

Make Christmas veggie-friendly with this recipe for vegetarian stuffing