Vegetarian and vegan recipes

This light soup can be enjoyed all year round but is ideal in the autumn when butternut squash is in season. The soup is topped with gremolata, a flavoursome mixture of seeds and herbs.

An alternative to traditional chickpea-based hummus, this vegan recipe uses squash instead. Serve on vegan sourdough bread with balsamic onions, walnuts and watercress.

A lightly spiced salad with roasted cauliflower and juicy pomegranate seeds. Pomegranates are packed with vitamins so this is a great recipe if you're looking for a health boost.

This hearty dish combines butternut squash, carrots and parsnips, complemented with thyme, rosemary and a dash of paprika. The recipe can be made vegan by switching out butter for olive oil and excluding the cheese.

This colourful salad could be served on its own or as the side dish for a main meal. Red cabbage and sweet potatoes are paired with fruity sultanas and fresh parsley. This recipe can be made vegan by using vegan mayonnaise which can be bought or made at home.

Roasted pumpkin, chard and feta cheese come together for a dish bursting with flavour. The recipe takes a few hours to prepare and cook so is ideal as a special weekend meal.

Tempt your taste buds with this warming classic. With a double hit of Stilton and Cheddar cheese and crunchy, gratin topping, this mouth-watering recipe is the perfect comfort food.

Ever fancied having a go at making your own gnocchi? Try this simple recipe for freshly made goat’s cheese gnocchi, topped with spring greens and a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce.

Rich and buttery, this vegetarian quiche is a treat at any time of the day. It is delicious served hot with seasonal vegetables for dinner or eaten cold with salad for lunch.