Vegetarian

Try these sautéed mushrooms on toast instead of your usual full English this weekend. Not only are mushrooms full of B vitamins, selenium and iron, they bust out the free radicals, too. Plus, they taste great.

These fluffy potato gnocchi make classic Italian comfort food, served in a creamy basil pesto sauce.

You can cook the quinoa in stock for a boost in flavour. Note

Kalonji are also known as Nigella seeds, which taste like someone combined onions, black pepper and oregano.

If you want to make a share-plate, party platter or after-school snack with a bit of substance, these potato skins with tomato salsa are the bomb. They'll be snapped up, and if you plan ahead you can use the potato flesh for myriad other recipes.

Serve this incredibly versatile meat-free, protein and vitamin filled meal for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

The beauty of smoothies is that you get all that delicious tasting fruit juice, without missing out on the goodness of the whole fruit. Plus, they're a quick way to get your 5-a-day when you're on the go.

This vegetarian pasta dish is simple and perfect for the whole family.

Numerous studies have shown members of the brassica family, which includes tuscan cabbage and cauliflower, offer some protection against cancers and heart disease, as well as age-related processes. Pecorino is a hard Italian sheep’s milk cheese similar to parmesan, which may be used instead. Note

Packed with vegetables and spices, these colourful pakoras make excellent finger food.

Honey and soy and a sprinkle of sesame seeds give these roasted vegetables a delicious flavour and texture.

Use fresh pineapple, if preferred. Note

Aloo means potato and gobi, cauliflower, to an Indian cook, but this easy-to-make dry curry means delicious in anyone's vocabulary.

Serve this spicy eggplant and capsicum salad as part of a mezze-style lunch spread.

Microwave Curried Rice mixture suitable. Note

Not suitable to microwave. Not suitable to freeze. Note

These easy stuffed mushrooms are divine served with a fresh green salad and crusty bread.

This delicate pasta dish combines the loveliest of summer flavours.

These delicious tarts have a buttery crust and make a fantastic light lunch served with salad.

Serve these spicy, crunchy fritters with a dollop of yoghurt for the perfect savoury snack.

Semi-dried tomatoes are packed with that delicious, punchy flavour. Some greens, pasta and a drizzle of oil is all you need to make them sing. Use frozen peas, if fresh ones aren't available.

For a non-vegetarian option, substitute tofu with lean chicken mince. You could use butter lettuce leaves, if you prefer. For extra heat, add an extra fresh long red chilli. Note

Wild rice has a hearty 'nutty' flavour and is well worth paying a little extra for. Teamed here with flavoured with orange and herbs, it makes a delicious and filling vegetarian meal.

You need 1 medium fresh corn cob, weighing about 125 grams after being trimmed. You can cook more than 1 fritter at a time, but don’t overcrowd the pan. Note

ham option Sprinkle with finely chopped ham. Note

Chana masala is a deliciously spicy vegetarian chickpea curry, best served with steamed basmati rice, yoghurt and naan.

This colourful vegetarian paella strays slightly from the traditional form, but is well worth the adaptation.

Sometimes nicknamed “yuppie Vegemite”, this classic Provençal preparation is used as a dip for raw vegetables, spread on bread and pizza, and served with fish and meats. Note

OK these can be a little fiddly, but we've used ready made wonton wrappers here so that makes things a little easier, and just as delicious. Your guests will be impressed!

Use a mandolin or V-slicer if you have one, to finely shred the cabbage and slice the radishes. Note

Any leftover mashed vegetables can be used to make the tofu and vegetable patties, just be sure to use a total of ¼ cup (3 tablespoons) of mash along with the 2 teaspoons of rice flour. Note

This creamy vegan dip combines healthy broad beans with the flavours of mint, lemon, cumin and paprika. It's the perfect addition to your next party menu

Moussaka is a classic Greek dish, that is well known for both its vegetarian and meat based version. We've gone vegetarian here and the result is healthy and delicious. Serve with a green salad.

Topped with a baby kale salad, this easy vegetarian tart is so delicious with its buttery pastry crust and golden filling of roasted kumara and goat's cheese.

Trying meatless Monday? This recipe is a great option for any vegetarian occasion and is a real crowd pleaser.

This mezze is very simple. Success lies in the quality of the ingredients: choose ripe tomatoes, good bread and quality oil.

Originally from the Spanish region of Andalusia, gazpacho is a soup made from raw blended vegetables. We've grilled the tomato and capsicum here for a more intense flavour. Serve chilled, with parmesan croutons.

These delicious lasagne stacks use grilled eggplant slices instead of lasagne sheets, making it a lighter version of the usually heavy traditional lasagne.

The tart cases we used were bought frozen and unbaked; they come ready-to-bake in foil cases and measure 6.5cm in diameter. They are available from supermarkets. Tartlets can be made a day ahead, keep refrigerated.

This baked ricotta is perfect for picnics, just cover with chilli and parmesan and bake it that morning.

This beautiful looking terrine is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. The spinach and walnut pesto finishes off the dish perfectly; serve as a starter, or accompanied with a salad for a light lunch.

Perfect for a picnic or casual lunch, these freeform spinach and ricotta pies are easy to make and delicious either hot or cold.

Serve up this delicious Mediterranean style bruschetta at your next gathering. Haloumi is a cheese that just begs to be grilled, and combined with tomatoes, basil and capers it is out of this world.

Lamb option; cook lamb fillets in heated large non-stick frying pan until browned all over; slice thinly. Place on top of non-vegetarians’ portions of pizza; cook as above. Note

Nasi goreng seasoning mix is available from Asian grocery stores and the Asian section of large supermarkets. Note

This cheesy, creamy baked cauliflower is comfort food at its best.

There's more yummy goodness packed into this tropical toasted muesli than one jar should be able to hold. Crunchy, nutty and sweet in all the right proportions.

Ready within 5 minutes, these easy grilled mini pizzas are delicious and make a perfect mid-week dinner.

Chicken stock can be substituted for dashi. You can add 100g tofu or 150g minced pork or chicken for a more substantial soup. Note

This easy vegetarian pasta dish is perfect for the whole family.

Naturally sweet pumpkin and orange make for a delicious dish of couscous.

You can substitute equivalent weights of peas, capsicum, mushrooms or zucchini if you prefer them to the vegetables suggested. Note

This wholesome soup is a tasty and healthy winter meal option.

If you don’t have the time to make the crostini, ready-made crostini can be found in various flavours in most delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

Kefalotyris is a semi-firm greek sheep’s or goat’s milk cheese. Although called a pie, this traditional greek vegetable and herb packed recipe contains no pastry and is held together with eggs and fetta. Note

Store the balls in an airtight container, separated with baking paper, at room temperature, for up to 1 week. Note

Use the best fish stock you can get for this recipe as the flavour relies on a good stock. Note