Vegetables

Nothing is more refreshing than a chilled soup on a hot summer’s day. Creamy coconut milk contrasts with Thai curry paste, chilli and lime in this vibrant green gazpacho. Serve it for lunch or as a supper party starter

Make up a batch of this pesto in your blender and you’ll have supper inspiration for days

This hearty veggie soup will warm you up on a chilly day

These crostoni, or crostini, are little toasts topped with green vegetables, cheese and capers that make wonderful Italian appetisers

Irresistibly cheesy and topped with sticky caramelised onions, these stuffed mushrooms are a stylish vegetarian main or starter

This tasty houmous makes a delicious dig-in starter or a light lunch

Making lettuce soup is a great way to clear out those slightly past-their-best greens

This hearty and nourishing soup makes a nice starter for a dinner party or is delicious after a winter's day walk

Delicious served as they are, with a few salad leaves, or with curls of smoked salmon