Vegetarian dinner party recipes

A crispy Greek-style spinach and feta filo pie that you can adapt for your needs. This simple spanakopita recipe uses just five ingredients.

Let seasonal pears take centre stage in this marvellous walnut and blue cheese tart. It makes an ideal starter, lunch or alternative cheese course

Create a vegetarian centrepiece with this meat-free wellington with beetroot, mushroom and butternut squash wrapped in pastry. It's ideal for a celebration

Make a veggie showstopper in this homity pie – a creamy potato, onion and cheese pie, with the addition of leeks. Make it your own with more veg, if you like

This comforting risotto is perfect for a weekend wind-down for special mid-week meal. Switch mascarpone with cream cheese for a cheaper alternative

Try these deliciously creamy dauphinoise potatoes, which make an excellent side dish for a roast dinner. We've added a few extras for added oomph

Serve crumble for dinner by omitting the sugar and replacing the fruit with a savoury squash filling. It’s a warming dish that’s ideal for autumnal suppers

Cauliflower is having a renaissance and we couldn't be happier. Roasting creates an incredible nutty flavour that works beautifully with the spices and herbs.

For an easy midweek dinner, mix mushrooms with blue cheese, gnocchi and spinach. A no-fuss meal and it's nutritious, too, counting as two of your 5-a-day

Give the classic pasta dish a festive twist using silky, melting camembert. It's a wonderfully comforting supper on cold winter nights

Imagine all the best bits of arancini – a golden, crunchy exterior; cheesy, oozing rice – in risotto form and you have this moreish baked tomato, mozzarella and basil risotto. It's deliciously comforting

Impress with this cavolo nero, mushroom, potato and fontina strudel encased in golden filo pastry. If you don't have fontina, comté or gruyère also work well

Enjoy these skewers as canapés at your next party. Flavoured with festive clementines, they're ideal at Christmas served with your choice of dips

Apples and cheese make perfect partners in this puff pastry tart, ideal for using up the remnants of a cheeseboard or leftover cranberry sauce. Serve hot or cold for a Boxing Day buffet

These cauli bites are great for sharing at a party, or as a starter, served with soured cream and herb dressing

Bake these vegetarian dinner party pastries for a special occasion, like Christmas Day. They're filled with squash, spinach, chestnut mushrooms and tangy blue cheese

Make the most of budget-friendly carrots with this colourful veggie tart, topped with lemon rind curls and homemade carrot-top pesto

Sprouts aren’t just for Christmas! Combined with zesty flavours, they bring freshness and a satisfying bite to this winter veggie salad

Elevate your summer dinner parties with this kohlrabi salad that's salty, briny and a little spicy. Beautiful on a platter, it can be assembled in minutes

Try this riff on a Greek spanakopita. With a sticky-sweet, spiced and tangy twist, it's a spectacular veggie centrepiece for any special occasion

Make these easy, Mediterranean-inspired vegan stuffed peppers for a filling family dinner that packs plenty of flavour. Serve with a fresh green salad