10 must-cook Christmas recipes for vegetarians
If you've been appointed the resident Christmas dinner cook and you're starting to get the jitters about planning something exciting and flavoursome for a non-meat eating guest, here's our pick of the best festive feasts.
1. Luxury Festive Roast
Impress your veggie guests with this sparkling centrepiece - it's sure to get everyone talking...
2. Crispy Roast Potatoes
Forget goose fat, if you want crispy roast potatoes that will even have the meat eaters amazed, rapeseed oil is where it's at
3. White Nut Roast with Herb Stuffing
From our own legendary Rose Elliot, this is the Cook Veg team's favourite nut roast recipe
4. Tenderstem, Chantenay and Sprout Sauté
Don't let your veg languish at the side of the plate. Saute yours with veg stock and season with herbs and citrus zest
5. Christmas Rarebit
Use up the rest of your festive cheeseboard with this mouthwatering recipe from Thomasina Miers - it's perfect for Christmas Day night
6. Quick Mince Pies
Not all mince pies are suitable for veggies - make your own using our super easy recipe
7. Tofu and Cranberry Balls with Figs and a Blue Cheese Dip
Looking for a starter with a difference? These fruity skewers are just the ticket
8. Veggie Gravy
Ditch the packet stuff and whip up a batch of this delicious homemade gravy, which can be made and frozen ahead
9. Christmas Cake and Brandy Parfait
If you find Christmas pudding too heavy but still love those festive flavours, give this stunning dessert a try
10. Christmas Corker
Kick your celebrations off with a fruity Champagne cocktail like this one. Thank goodness Champagne is always vegan!
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