Vegetarian

To put a fresh twist on the new season’s spring vege, Julie Biuso looks to Italy for inspiration.

This quick and easy low-fat lunch or snack can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge in an airtight container until needed.

Save money by making your own bircher muesli. If you soak the oats and apple juice overnight, you'll have breakfast ready to go in a flash!

Quick, tasty and packed full of fresh ingredients, these capsicum and tomato omelettes make the perfect nutritious vegetarian breakfast.

Who doesn't love this cheesy vegie side dish? Great with roast dinners, and a clever way to make otherwise boring vegetables tastier for kids.

When unexpected guests pop around and you need food fast, this quick bean dip is sure to impress.

This fragrant spinach dish is a wonderful way to get your daily dose of greens. Wonderful served as part of a big dinner spread, garlic and lemon infused olive oil makes this tasty side a winner dish.

Packed full of texture, this mixed mushroom stir-fry is cooked in a fragrant Asian sauce to create a flavour-packed vegetarian dish in no time at all. Serve with steamed rice or on the side of your favourite meat dish for a complete meal.

These tasty Indian spiced carrot and fennel fritters are beautiful served as a starter with a side of mango chutney and fresh lime.

Enjoy this delicious savoury mushroom omelette any time of the day - perfect served with a slice or two of thick, crusty bread.

This creamy asparagus and cheese soup can be on the table ready for the family in minutes. Wonderful for a cool Winter's evening, top your soup with crunchy croutons and grated Parmesan for a fast, gourmet meal.

Tossed with a delicious balsamic olive oil glaze, this chargrilled zucchini and truss tomato dish makes a wonderful side for a quick weeknight dinner, or serve with a fillet of fish for a more fancy occasion.

Crispy and golden, these savoury sweet corn fritters are brilliant served on their own with a side salad or topped with a poached egg as a nutritious weekend brunch.

Chickpeas add a crunch to this vegetarian roast while the yoghurt dressing keeps this dish feeling light and refreshing.

This fresh Asian cucumber and cabbage salad is naturally low fat, bursting with flavour and full of protein from the delicious firm tofu.

Quick, tasty and packed full of fresh veggies, this Asian stir-fry with broccoli, mushrooms and egg noodles makes the perfect weeknight dinner any time of the year.

Make your own pizza crust and delight your family and friends with this irresistible artichoke, potato and fetta topping.

Simple and tasty, this delicious asparagus and rice broth will keep your tummy full and your body warm during the cooler winter months.

These tender, thyme and garlic mushrooms are perfect for a lazy weekend brunch. Serve with crunchy, toasted ciabatta bread and a drizzle of rich, cheesy paramesan cream for a complete meal.

This refreshing roasted beetroot salad is a brilliant side to any dinner spread. Drizzled with a zesty lemon and chive yoghurt dressing, this makes the perfect vegetarian dish.

Tender, meaty eggplant is tossed in a beautifully salty black bean sauce to create this flavoursome vegetarian dish. Serve it as part of an Asian banquet alongside some of your favourite meat and rice dishes for a real flavour hit!

Give your salad a zesty summer twist with the addition of juicy grapefruit and crispy celery. This refreshing leafy mix is the perfect side for the warmer months.

The fresh taste of pea and mint topped with shards of parmesan are perfect in this light soup.

Nobody can resist these perfect double-cooked hot chips.

Crunchy and golden, these tasty vegetarian patties are delicious served warm with a fresh tomato and basil salad. Packed full of nutritious chickpeas and crumbly feta cheese, they are a great quick dinner idea.

This creamy zucchini and tomato risotto is wonderful served hot, fresh off the stove - the perfect vegetarian dish for a cool evening.

Perfect for dinner or lunch this pasta dish takes less than half an hour to make. It's a healthy vegetarian option, filled with tasty mushrooms and lentils.

The deliciously dense loaf is perfect for an afternoon treat with coffee and friends. Crunchy pecans contrast with the soft, moist texture of this banana bread.

Prepare this tasty vegetable gratin for your family in no time at all. Layered with char-grilled eggplant, zucchini and mushrooms, it is beautiful topped with melted cheese and fragrant Italian pasta sauce.

This wholesome and fragrant vegetable curry can be dished up anytime as a family dinner side, when entertaining guests or as meal in its own right.

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sicily, Sardinia, Capri and Pantelleria

Italy’s islands hold great appeal for the culinary adventurer. Most have been invaded numerous times throughout history due to their strategic position or natural resources and with each invasion came new ingredients and cooking methods. Here’s a taste of Sicily

From the dough to the toppings, Julie Biuso’s primo pizzas are full of authentic Italian flavours

Megan May’s crisp raw cannelloni make an outstanding bite-sized canapé for a dinner party or an elegant amuse-bouche

These handheld pies are a mighty fine way to enjoy steaming, gorgeous ribollita on the go. When made a day ahead and left to rest, the flavour improves immensely.

This feel-good soup goes up a notch seasoned with a hint of citrus in the form of coriander-blended yoghurt.

This fragrant curry is herbaceous, nutty and spicy - and it can be brought to life in no time.

Enjoy eating your greens with a dollop of sour cream. This smooth soup is enriched with potatoes, peas, garlic and mint and is best served with a crusty piece of bread.

Pungent aromas and big flavours are the signatures for this spicy vegetable casserole. It combines well with herb and nut-sprinkled couscous.

This vegetarian take on a Russian classic will fill you up with fresh vegetables smothered in spices of paprika, cumin and red chilli.

Bruschetta is an antipasto, or starter, from Italy that like so many other Italian delights has been adopted by the rest of the world! This spinach and mushroom version is simple but yummy.

This vegetarian Moroccan-style dish is filled with red chilli spices, soothing Greek yoghurt and hearty roasted vegetables.

Create the perfect little snack in no time at all with just three ingredients: icing sugar, cinnamon and all the almonds you can eat.

Salad can't get any simpler than this. All the fresh, crunchy benefits of onion, cucumber and tomato with the spice of cumin, chilli powder and lemon juice.

Creamy, warming and packed full of goodness, this roasted sweet potato, red curry, coriander and coconut soup channels Indian flavours to bring you and your family a wonderful Winter dish.

They're not only meat for vegetarians, mushrooms are full of flavour, especially when they're filled with cheese, grilled and thrown in a burger!

A much healthier take on chips and dip, this dish combines crispy golden sweet potato chips with a flavour-packed homemade beetroot hommus.

This fast and flavoursome vegetable curry is a perfect weeknight dinner. It can be served with either naan bread or steamed rice.

Your own homemade classic Italian pesto sauce made with basil. Take advantage of basil in season and make plenty for your friends.

Serve this rustic, hearty non-meat pasta dish as a weeknight or weekend dinner. Store leftovers in an airtight container and take to work for lunch the next day.

Packed full of spice, this fragrant brown rice and spinach salad is absolutely beautiful tossed with fresh chilli and flaked almonds. Serve this dish as a side or as a delicious vegetarian main.

Make a double batch of this freezer-friendly vegetarian curry... have one tonight and save one for later.

Couscous, a versatile Mediterranean grain, has been on the menu for some years. Here, combined with haloumi and roasted vegies, it is a nutritious side or a meal in itself for vegetarians.

No longer do you have to serve up boring side dishes. These steamed green mixed beans are delicious topped with a tasty, crumbly spiced mustard sprinkle. Serve with your favourite meat or grilled fish for a brilliant dinner spread with minimal effort.

This beautiful sage and mixed mushroom risotto is wonderfully creamy and packed full of flavour. Serve it with a side salad as a warming, hearty dinner.

This dish is as healthy as it is tasty, with zesty undertones to complement the crumbly feta, juicy currants, cauliflower and superfood red quinoa

This galette will prove to you why potato bake is the perfect side to your main meal. With warm herbs of rosemary and garlic combined with melted butter and Dutch cream you won't be able to stop at just one piece.

Julie Biuso taps into the tantalising textures and flavours of Morocco

Julie Biuso taps into the tantalising textures and flavours of Morocco

Brighten up your dinner table this healthy low-carb recipe. Both visually appealing and taste-bud pleasing, the creamy filling of this gorgeous beetroot ravioli will surprise the fussiest of eaters.

We live in an age where there has never been more interest in food and cooking and yet many children have no idea where the food they eat comes from. We have a huge problem with childhood obesity and yet many children lack essential nutrients. Writer Michael Pollan’s mantra ‘Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants’ rings true, but we have no hope of achieving this unless we allow children to be part of the ‘farm to fork’ journey

Julie Biuso taps into the tantalising textures and flavours of Morocco

No matter what your age, a movie night is the perfect plan for a wet winter weekend. Stock up on your favourite films, make a nest on the couch, and turn out this movie-time treat.

Coriander, chilli and garlic add some extra zing to this delicious soup.

Julie Biuso taps into the tantalising textures and flavours of Morocco

We live in an age where there has never been more interest in food and cooking and yet many children have no idea where the food they eat comes from. We have a huge problem with childhood obesity and yet many children lack essential nutrients. Writer Michael Pollan’s mantra ‘Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants’ rings true, but we have no hope of achieving this unless we allow children to be part of the ‘farm to fork’ journey

We live in an age where there has never been more interest in food and cooking and yet many children have no idea where the food they eat comes from. We have a huge problem with childhood obesity and yet many children lack essential nutrients. Writer Michael Pollan’s mantra ‘Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants’ rings true, but we have no hope of achieving this unless we allow children to be part of the ‘farm to fork’ journey

Rice is a staple food for much of the planet and different countries have their signature dishes. Sophie Gray presents one of the classics

Fruit salads are great all year round, but a little harder in winter. However more hearty in its flavours, this dish does the trick.

Whip up this hearty Indian curry for a cool Winter's evening. Packed full of protein from lentils and wonderfully filling from the potatoes, this tasty vegetarian dish is wonderful served on it's own or enjoyed as a side as part of a banquet.

Prepare this delicious vegetarian rice dish in under thirty minutes to satisfy your family and friends.

Packed full of marinated veggies and rich tomato sauce, this delicious pasta dish will impress the whole family with minimal effort.

This savoury tart is ideal for lunch, dinner or even a picnic as you can bake it a day in advance. Slice up this chunky vegetarian meal for a nutritious feed.

This tasty vegetarian frittata stuffed with fresh kumara and broccolini is packed full of goodness and is delicious served hot or cold with a simple salad or as a quick lunchbox snack.

Perfect for a cool winter's evening, this creamy, nutritious broad bean soup is wonderfully warming and best enjoyed with homemade cheesy parmesan twists.

These tasty savoury muffins are perfect for an after-work snack, or a wonderful lunch box treat.

This tantalising vegetarian dish will be the envy of all others at your next curry night.

Give your mouth a burst of flavour with this vegetarian curry. Fresh vegies burst with turmeric, cumin and fresh mint to warm you up after a long day.

These tasty baked capsicums make a tasty and healthy family meal, perfect all year round. Stuffed with a flavoursome rice and vegetable filling and topped with crumbly feta cheese, this vegetarian dish is delicious enjoyed straight from the oven with a light side salad.

Recreate this classic Greek savoury pastry dish for your family. Traditionally stuffed with creamy feta, ricotta and spinach, this vegetarian bake will have you coming back for a second slice!

The delicious savoury filling of marinated vegetables makes this traditional breakfast dish worthy of being eaten any time of day.

Light, fluffy and packed full of veggies, these tasty individual quiches are perfect enjoyed hot or cold with a side salad as a light lunch.

These delicious cheesy parcels make it easy to reach your daily vegetable intake - packed full of corn, broccoli and potatoes, the golden pastry is beautiful sliced and enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

When we think of soup, we usually think warming comfort food on cold days. But this easy chilled version combines the wonderful flavours of roasted capsicum and tomato with spices for a refreshing summer lunch or dinner party starter.

Agnolotti is a traditional Italian pasta, stuffed with a beef or vegetable filling. It's served here filled with char-grilled eggplant and ricotta, wonderfully tossed with tender pumpkin, crunchy almonds and hearty chickpeas to create a delicious vegetarian dinner dish.

The perfect savoury dish for any time of the day - breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Omelettes are no longer restricted to breakfasts - enjoy this delicious Asian spiced vegetarian omelette any time of the day.

Quick family dinners are always welcome, so here's a tasty vegetarian stir-fry you'll want to make again and again.

It's easy to make this popular Italian starter at home. Assemble the bruschetta just before serving to keep the toast nice and crisp.

Fancy French toast! This recipe, with camembert, vanilla, figs and berries, is just right for a special breakfast.

There is no reason to skimp on flavour or protein when enjoying vegetarian meals - try out this tasty lentils and rice dish, jam-packed with veggies.

Individual nacho bowls topped with avocado, melting cheese and sour cream make an excellent starter, share plate or meal in their own right.

This delicious vegetable and bean curry can be served as a side dish or as a main dish in its own right.

This simple pasta dish needs minimal ingredients and yet it's bursting with flavour. It's a perfect weeknight meal ... or for emergency entertaining.

This vegetarian version of traditional lasagne is so flavoursome that even the family carnivores won't notice it's meat-free.

Packed full of flavour, this Italian eggplant and ricotta pasta dish is easy-to-make and perfect for dinner with the family any night of the week.

Basil pesto is the perfect light sauce for pasta. In this recipe, silken tofu gives the sauce a wonderful creamy texture.

This classic tasty cheese and ham omelette is perfect for brunch or picnics.