Vegan dinner party recipes

Our plant-based version of the Italian bake is topped with a sauce rather than cheese. Miso adds savoury depth along with an optional scattering of nutritional yeast flakes

Get the kids to help make this vegan take on a korma. With a clear list of ingredients and step-by-step method, the recipe is ideal for children aged seven to 11 who are learning to cook

There are few sides as simple and perfect as pan-fried spuds - the secret is boiling the potatoes in their skins before frying until golden.

Enjoy a vegan version of soda bread, which is just as quick and easy as the original and tastes equally delicious spread with your favourite toppings

Ideal for parties, this punch is easy to put together, simple to serve and filled with crowd-pleasing fruity flavours

Try something new with your Sunday roast this weekend with these garlic and rosemary hasselback potatoes. Using same-sized potatoes will help them cook evenly.

This indulgent, fudgy vegan cake is topped with a rich frosting – you'd never guess that it's gluten-free and made without dairy, eggs, wheat or nuts

Use good-quality chickpeas to give this vegan hummus a really silky feel. Dips make perfect, easy party food to serve with crudités and warm pittas

These date and walnut cinnamon bites are quick to whip up for a healthy snack. They also work as an after-dinner treat if you have friends round

Make these moreish deep fried courgette pakoras as a vegan snack or starter. Gently spiced, enjoy with your favourite mango or tamarind chutney

Make these vegan bites with brined carrot ribbons. Infused with lapsang souchong tea, they're a great alternative to classic smoked salmon canapés

Pair fruity pink gin with lychee liqueur to make this refreshing spritz cocktail. It's beautifully delicate and floral – ideal for an al fresco gathering.

Make vegan ice cream using tofu, coconut cream and matcha, then envelop it in soft mochi dough for this moreish sweet treat that hails from Japan

Put some welly in your Christmas dinner. Make these vegan wellingtons ahead of time for a less stressed Christmas dinner. Even the meat eaters will love them!

Bake this moreish sweet potato parcel as a vegan Christmas Day centrepiece, enhanced with the festive flavours of sage and chestnuts

Try our almond and mixed berry baked oats for breakfast or as a lovely, light pudding. Frozen berries are an economical choice, even in summer

This full-of-flavour autumnal salad has a zesty kick and is best eaten straight away

Make these easy stuffed dates as a canapé, or for after-dinner nibbles. Ideal for when you have lots of mouths to feed or looking for a new way to enjoy dates for Iftar

If you're catering for vegans at a party, make these easy carrot canapés that everyone will love. Top with a sprig of dill and a vegetable crisp to impress

Make your own raspberry sorbet with just three ingredients. Perfect for hot summer days, or pairing with chocolate puds – and it's vegan too

Seasonal vegetables are all slow-cooked together in a dish that truly celebrates summer. Serve with bread, or for a more substantial meal, as a side with barbecued or roasted meat or fish

Cook a comforting autumn dessert using these gently spiced, stewed plums. Or make them the star of the show simply served with cream, custard or ice cream