National Vegetarian Week

It's National Vegetarian Week 2012 from 21st May to the 27th May, and to celebrate we've rounded up the most mouth-watering meat-free recipes for you to chose from, along with all the latest news about vegetarian snacks and treats, to vegan make-up.

Going veggie for a week is easy and it's good for the planet too. Created by the Vegetarian Society in 1992, National Vegetarian Week is a chance for veggies everywhere to show the world what being meat-free is all about.

And just in case you thought vegetarian meals were as boring as can be, this selection of starters, mains and deserts proves that ditching the meat and fish doesn't mean scrimping on flavour.

Enjoy your vegetarian cooking and have a happy National Vegetarian Week!

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Vegetarian main dishes

Pea curry
Cauliflower curry
Spicy vegetable curry
Polenta crusted aubergine and parmesan
Peanut pasta with fried tempeh bits
Ratatouille
Tomato and tapenade tart
Tomato and mozzarella quiche
Porcini mushroom risotto
Pumpkin and caramelised shallot tarte tatin
Parsnips with cardamom and yoghurt
Wild mushroom and asparagus risotto
Caramelised onion and goats cheese tart
Asparagus tartlets
Asparagus and pea risotto
Squash, leek and feta puff slice
Broccoli and stilton flan
Oriental-style stuffed aubergines
Aubergine and farfalle pasta