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Alternative christmas dinner ideas

I saw this and thought you might be interested From vibrant veggie terrines to cheesy pithiviers, we’ve got your vegetarian Christmas sorted. Try our best vegetarian Christmas recipes and create a meat-free menu with our inspiring dishes. We’ve found more alternative christmas dinner ideas Christmas centrepieces than your average nut roast, from goat’s cheese terrines to fancy pithiviers and veg-packed wellingtons. Get set for the party season with our best vegetarian canapés and easy vegetarian starter recipes for more delicious inspiration.

Cauliflower wellington This impressive veggie wellington swaps beef for saffron-spiced cauliflower, and it wouldn’t look out of place at any festive feast. This recipe comes from east London’s Bubala restaurant. Mushroom pithiviers Make brilliant use of ready-made pastry in these easy mushroom pithiviers. They’d make a great veggie centrepiece on Christmas Day. Soy-and-butter-braised mushrooms Pan fry mushrooms in butter with ginger, chilli and soy for a quick and easy vegetarian meal. Vegan roast-dinner bowls Cater for vegans this Christmas with our special festive bowls, packed with crispy roasties, parsnips, stuffing balls, cranberry sauce and plenty of gravy. Savoury spiced baklava A savoury festive spin on the classic middle eastern dessert makes a fantastic vegetarian substitute for turkey this Christmas.

Vegan wellington Looking for a showstopping vegan recipe this Christmas? Check out our stunning vegan wellington packed with roasted red peppers, cooked beetroot and kale. Vegetarian Christmas wreath Make our epic vegetarian wreath filled with roasted butternut squash and creamy ricotta for an easy meat-free centrepiece. Using Jus-Rol croissant dough reduces the faff and we’ve even included a video to help you on your way.

Rarebit mushrooms with pickle dressing Flat mushrooms topped with mustardy rarebit and served with a quick red wine vinegar dressing makes for an ideal dinner party starter. Vegetable tart recipe with three-cheese sauce Looking for an easy veg-packed main to serve guests over the festive season? Our impressive Christmas tart uses root veg, crispy puff pastry and creamy three-cheese sauce to make a pretty main. Country Living editors select each product featured.