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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.
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1. Luxury Festive Roast
Impress your veggie guests with this sparkling centrepiece - it's sure to get everyone talking...
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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
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3. White Nut Roast with Herb Stuffing
From our own legendary Rose Elliot, this is the Cook Veg team's favourite nut roast recipe
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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
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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
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6. Quick Mince Pies
Not all mince pies are suitable for veggies - make your own using our super easy recipe
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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
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8. Veggie Gravy
Ditch the packet stuff and whip up a batch of this delicious homemade gravy, which can be made and frozen ahead
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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
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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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