Vegetarian & Vegan Christmas Recipes

All of the recipes on this page are deliciously vegan, but obivously also suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters too! Happy Christmas one and all.

 
Martin Shaw's Christmas Pudding
Desserts

A lovely old-school Christmas pud, courtesy of actor Martin Shaw! Make this in November, cover in foil and store in a cool place until Christmas. 
Helen’s Creme Cheese & Cranberry Parcels
Soups and starters

A real delight as a starter for your Christmas table. Make them with bought vegan cream cheese or make your own with our easy and quick recipe. 

 

Top tip – try experimenting with different fillings in these little parcels – like spinach and mashed tofu with paprika; vegan pesto, cherry tomatoes or garlic mushrooms with the creme cheese for example.
Christmas Brandy Truffles
Desserts

Chocolate, brandy and creamy richness. What more can we say? Just don't eat them all at once!
Roasted Butternut Squash
Vegetable side dishes, Sides, light meals, salads

The simplest way to enjoy Butternut Squash.
Deluxe Vegan ‘Cheese’ and Broccoli Quiche
Main courses

An amazing vegan quiche recipe made using Tofutti cream cheese. For a cheaper or lower-fat alternative, simply replace the Tofutti with another 1/2 pack of silken tofu. For speed you can also use ready-made shortcrust pastry. Jus Rol, for example, is vegan.
Roast Mushrooms with Onion Marmalade
Soups and starters, Sides, light meals, salads

These Roast Mushrooms with Onion Marmalade are good as a starter or as a side dish.
Chocolate & Brandy Truffle Hearts
Desserts

These Chocolate & Brandy Truffle Hearts are so quick and easy to make but look so professional. The perfect dessert to end your vegan dinner party or romantic meal.
Jalapeño Poppers
Soups and starters

This hot and spicy vegan recipe is a delight for anyone who wants to enjoy the delicious experience that is Jalapeño Poppers - filled with a yummy, dairy-free cream cheese.

Three Colour Party Bites
Soups and starters

These colourful canapes are perfect for your party table or for a buffet. Recipe and picture courtesy of  www.flavourphotos.com 
Lentil Cashew Cakes with Pineapple Salsa
Soups and starters

 Prepare the salsa first, so the flavour can develop while you make the lentil cakes 

Photo courtesy of www.flavourphotos.com 
Nut-Stuffed Mushrooms
Main courses

This Nut-Stuffed Mushroom recipe is adapted from Vegetarian Cooking Without by Barbara Cousins. Photo courtesy of Corin Jeavons.
Maple, Date and Pecan Parcels
Soups and starters

This festive recipe is taken from Martin Shaw Cooks Veggie For a hard copy of this bargain guide, call 0117 944 1000.

 Picture courtesy of Corin Jeavons.
Mini Cherry Tomato and Vegan Pesto Quiches
Sides, light meals, salads, Main courses

These little vegan quiches are easy to make and perfect for a summer's evening dinner, served with salad.

See the bottom of this recipe for a step-by-step slide show of how to make these.
Viva!'s Mince Pies
Desserts

This is our wonderful mince pie recipe. Here we show how to make them with your own pastry. To simplify, buy ready-made shortcrust pastry. Jus Roll is vegan, as are many supermarket options. 
Mediterranean Style Roast Potatoes
Vegetable side dishes

A divine alternative to traditional roast potatoes. Serve with one of our main dishes, for example the Chestnut Pate en Croute.
Cranberry & Raspberry Ice Cream Layer
Desserts

Cranberry & Raspberry Ice Cream Layer - A Luxurious Vegan Treat

An ‘easy-peasy’ pudding which is both speedy and gorgeous. The  nicest (but most expensive) vegan ice cream is Booja Booja, available from independent health food shops and grocers only. Otherwise try Swedish Glace or Tofutti - you'll find the former in most large branches of supermarkets, the latter in health food shops.
Heavenly Halva Ice with Lemon Biscotti
Desserts

A rather special dessert that can be prepared beforehand to save time – the ice cream can go in the freezer and the biscotti stored in an air-tight container.

Photograph courtesy of http://flavourphotos.com/
Snowy Snowmen
Desserts

These delightful Snowmen make a lovely addition to your festive table are fun and simple to make, using a filling of cupcakes and a cover of ready-to-roll marzipan.
Little Vegan Yorkshire Puddings

An easy, economical and nice addition to a roast dinner.
Red Cabbage, Beetroot & Apple Sauté
Vegetable side dishes

Red Cabbage, Beetroot & Apple Sauté This lovely, colourful dish is a fantastic accompaniment to just about any roast dinner. 
Carrot & Butternut Squash Mash
Vegetable side dishes, Sides, light meals, salads

This Butternut Squash & Carrot mash makes a great change to the usual potato dish.

See how to prepare you carrots and squash with our slideshow.
Marmite Roast Potatoes
Vegetable side dishes, Sides, light meals, salads

Marmite Roast Potatoes.  A simple variation on an old favourite – you’ll be amazed at how good these are! Serve with other festive dishes such as Brussels Sprouts with Satay Sauce and Aubergine Towers.
Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Black Pepper
Vegetable side dishes, Sides, light meals, salads

Steamed Brussels Sprouts with Black Pepper
Brussels Sprouts with Sesame Oil & Marmalade
Vegetable side dishes, Sides, light meals, salads

Mixed with just-cooked sprouts (they should have a little ‘bite’), the sesame oil and tangy marmalade give a zingy and unexpectedly yummy twist to this much-undervalued vegetable!