Vegetarian Appetizers

Crispy fried halloumi sticks with sesame seeds, served next to a chili yogurt dip with lime zest.

Halloumi Fries With Chili-Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Black and white sesame seeds add a subtly nutty flavour.

three filo pastry parcels tied with chive

Goat Cheese, Honey and Rosemary Filo Parcels

A unique idea for a vegetarian starter.

Miniature galettes with cherry tomatoes and a balsamic drizzle on a baking sheet

Mini Tomato and Balsamic Galettes

These beautiful savoury galettes are deceptively simple to make.

A bowl of whipped feta topped with roasted red peppers

Whipped Feta With Roasted Red Peppers

This five-ingredient dip is ready in minutes.

A bowl of tofu nuggets with bright orange sauce

Spicy Tofu Nuggets With Tahini Ranch

These Buffalo-style tofu bites make an addictive vegan snack.

Slices of salmon topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon

Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Bites

Make these low-carb appetizers in under 10 minutes.

A pan with feta cheese, stewed peppers and a wooden spoon

Baked Feta With Stewed Peppers

Serve with crusty bread and an earthy red wine.

A blue dish of hummus on a patterned tablecloth

Babaghanoush Hummus

This dip gives you the best of both worlds.

Dishes of hummus with different garnishes, vegetables and crackers

Simple Hummus

Dress up this timeless mezze with an assortment of garnishes.

A platter with spring rolls filled with pansies

Pansy Spring Rolls

Not just beautiful, this dish is a healthy alternative to fried spring rolls.

A white plate with fried zucchini flowers

Fried Zucchini Flowers

A deliciously light and crisp snack.

A plate with crackers and a dish of butter on a wooden table with purple flowers visible

Radish Butter With Nutty Fruit Crackers

The perfect garden party hors d'oeuvre.

A dish of cauliflower fritters in an outdoor patch

Michael Smith’s Cauliflower Chickpea Fritters

Simple techniques elevate broccoli and cauliflower in this delicious side dish.

Spring rolls with dipping sauces on a plate on a pink surface.

Air Fryer Spring Rolls

An air fryer makes for the perfect golden crisp.

A puff pastry wreath on a blue plate

Vegan Spinach and Apricot Wreath

This savoury, plant-based pastry wreath will be a hit at holiday parties.

A bowl of fried lentil and potato balls with a dish of white dip on a blue surface

Sweet Potato Vegetarian Protein Balls

A curry-yogurt dipping sauce accompanies these satisfying veggie bites.