Asian-revered bean curd with herbs and encased in light batter, produces healthy and yummy bite-size snacks - the perfect starters to serve guests at your next social gathering.

There's no need to feel guilty with this delicious pasta. Brimming with fresh capsicum, capers, garlic and tomatoes it's as healthy as it is delicious.

As the cooler weather encroaches following summer, serve up carefully roasted vegetables and sweet banana chillies with this popular Middle Eastern salad for a wholesome addition to any meal.

Tossed in a fragrant marinade, this glorious barbecued vegetable salad is packed full of char-grilled eggplant, zucchini, asparagus and onions to create a brilliant side dish, perfect to go alongside roasted meat.

This hearty vegetarian dish is so simple and tastes so good you'll soon be adding pumpkin bake to your list of staple recipes.

This aromatic easy side dish will ignite the senses alongside many mains you might be considering for lunch or dinner. It's also an exciting way to tick off the daily vegetable intake.

While you can serve smaller portions as an entrée, this soup is filling enough to offer as a main course.

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.

Nobody can resist these perfect double-cooked hot chips.

Treat your family or friends to these savoury tortillas, blending cheese, spice and vegetables.

Whether you're cooking for the family, or having a dinner party, this easy vegie dish is a tasty, nutritious and impressive side.

Warm, buttery carrots are tossed with sweet honey, spices and fragrant green onions to create this beautiful side dish, perfect to add to your next dinner party spread.

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.

Create finger food that boasts a wow factor - combining starchy potato and sago with peanuts and fragrant spices to form these indian-inspired patties.

Easy and attractive meat-free meals that are bound to please.

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

Drape sweet potatoes with the extra sweetness and rich flavour of maple syrup in this easy to prepare vegetable dish. A worthy accompaniment to any family main meal.

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

Laced with goodness, there's always reason to whip up this effortless and tasty accompaniment for any meal or occasion.

These vegetable pancakes are topped with smoked salmon and covered in a minty, herb yoghurt - perfect for a wholesomely light lunch, brunch or snack.

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

This soft, light butternut pumpkin ravioli with cheese and the earthy herb flavour of sage is truly satisfying.

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

This vegetarian Middle Eastern dish takes just 10 minutes to create but is packed full of flavour.

With its lemony flavours, this couscous salad recipe works well with barbecued lamb or chicken. You can also add shelled prawns for a more indulgent salad in summer.

The perfect accompaniment to any main meal.

A rich and thick tomato sauce covers these fluffy Italian dumplings, topped off with basil and lights flakes of parmesan.

The thoughtfully prepared sides make this simple chicken dish extra special.

A quick and easy family meal for a "meatless Monday", utilising pantry and freezer vegies and sauces.

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.

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

A roasted root vegetable salad will still taste great as leftovers the next day.

A dish worthy of being eaten breakfast, lunch or dinner; these delicious roast vegetable and pesto polenta stacks are beautiful served straight out of the oven with fresh baby spinach leaves.

Perfect as a light vegetarian dinner or a delicious side for a larger Asian banquet, this warm and flavour-packed spinach and mushroom noodle dish is super tasty.

Packed full of vegetables, these golden, crunchy Asian fritters are the perfect finger food or starter for your next dinner party - beautiful served drizzled with fresh lime juice.

Cooks can never have too many pasta recipes in their repertoire. This easy vegetarian dish gets some added nutrients with ricotta cheese and toasted pine nuts.

Make ahead: Prepare almost to end of Step 3, adding fetta, parsley and zest just before serving. Risoni is rice-shaped pasta. No need to thaw onion before using. Don’t overcook beans; they only need to be warmed. Note

If liked, use 1/2 cup soup mix, rice or pasta instead of barley. Cook rice or pasta for 10-12 minutes until tender. You could also add some chopped potato to soup for the last 20 minutes of cooking. Note

Add vegetables according to density. Denser vegetables, such as carrots and broccoli, require more cooking time than leafy vegetables. If your recipe uses meat and vegetables, cook the meat first and set it aside. Return meat to wok when the vegetables are almost cooked. Note

Aigroissade is a French term for cooked mixed vegetables served with aioli (garlic mayonnaise). It can be served warm or temperature. Note

Brown rice takes longer than other rice to cook. Note

This is an excellent way to use pearly white button mushrooms when you can find them. Note

This recipe works just as well as part of a hearty breakfast or lunch.

These seasonal favourites are perfect for cosy autumnal evenings. As the recipes cook, your home will be filled with beautiful aromas that the whole family will thank you for.

Pulses, legumes, grains and seeds are great off-the-shelf staples that add bulk, fibre and valuable nutrients to your diet. Try these light and hearty recipes to kickstart a new way of cooking.

Equally at home accompanying chicken, fish or meat, this slaw recipe by New Zealand Women's Day is easy to throw together, simple and delicious. It's also bursting with nutritional value.

Kumara hold more moisture than potato, so I season them and bake whole in the oven, before peeling the skin and smashing the flesh. Doing this dries them out a bit more so you’ll have gorgeous fluffy mash. Note

Fill up on this hearty vegetarian delight bursting with bright flavours and colours.

To grill pancetta, arrange on a baking tray and grill for 5-10 minutes, until crisp. Cool. Note

Mornay sauce is a bechamel, or white, sauce enriched with cheese. It’s a favourite for baked dishes that include cauliflower, cooked pasta, spinach, eggs and fish. Certain vegetables, including potato and pumpkin, need to be cooked in order to be digested, but it’s important to avoid overcooking your vegies, as valuable vitamins and minerals can […]

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. When cooking cauliflower, a light-handed treatment is best. It contains sulphur compounds similar to that of cabbage, which break down as they cook, releasing an odour that strengthens the longer they are cooked. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Cauliflower suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Kumara suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Harissa is available at selected supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Brussels sprouts suitable to microwave. Note

Chilli and herb swede crush

Not suitable to freeze. Pumpkin suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Note

A tasty and textural vegetarian pasta everyone can enjoy.

Vegetarian mince is a soy vegetable protein that looks just like regular mince and is sold refrigerated in supermarkets. These rolls freeze well before they are baked, which means you can store them for a no-fuss dinner. Simply allow an extra 20 minutes baking time when you remove them from the freezer to bake from […]

Use a 2.5 litre capacity pie dish or baking dish. Note

Snipping noodles makes them easier to mix through the other ingredients. Note

A feast for the eyes as well as the tongue, this slightly posh spinach roulade is the perfect dish for when you have guests. Make it in advance and enjoy your lunch party.

Ratatouille is a staple of vegetarian cooking and now, in a a tart, it's even better.

Panko are Japanese dried breadcrumbs, available from the Asian food aisle of supermarkets. Use packaged dried breadcrumbs; the colour and texture will vary. Note

You could use chopped unsalted peanuts instead of hazelnuts. Try goat cheese instead of feta, mixed salad instead of rocket. Price will vary. To slice onion very thinly, use a mandolin or V-shaped cutter. Note

Use a finely chopped onion if you don’t have a leek. Make croutons by toasting crestless bread and cutting into cubes. Alternatively, fry cubes of bread in a little oil or butter until golden. Note

The dressing can be added before chilling the salad. Toss noodles through just before serving. Note

Place baking dish on a tray in oven as it may bubble over. Note

There’s no need to wash mushrooms beforehand – simply wipe them with a wet paper towel. Note

Protein packed and full of flavour, this vegetable slice makes the perfect, light lunch. If you're partial to a bit of fire, sprinkle on some tabasco before serving.

This beautiful beetroot and roasted pumpkin salad is filling enough to enjoy as a healthy vegetarian dinner, or served alongside some freshly grilled lamb. You can take any leftovers to work or school, too.