Vegetable starters

Artichoke salad The delicate and distinctive flavour of artichokes goes well with rocket and Parmesan in this light Italian-style salad.
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Chargrilled asparagus with hollandaise Classic hollandaise sauce, rich and tangy, is the perfect partner for lightly grilled new-season asparagus spears.
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Courgette batons Crisp and moreish, these courgette fritters make a lovely vegetarian party snack and can be partly prepared a day in advance.
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Grilled mushrooms with goat's cheese Ideally, the grilled slices of bread or croûtes should be about the same size as the mushrooms, so choose an appropriately sized loaf.
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Stuffed mushrooms Field mushrooms, or ones with open cups, make great bases for savoury fillings, including this wonderful goat's cheese version.
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Stuffed potato with cheese and bacon Stuffed jacket potatoes - loved by most children - make a filling starter or a meal on their own when served with a simple salad.
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Stuffed vine leaves Easily recognised, traditional Greek dolmadakia are vine leaves stuffed with a vegetarian mix of rice, herbs, and tomatoes.
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Onion bhajis These crisp vegetable fritters are made with besan, also known as chickpea flour or gram flour, which can be found in Indian food shops.
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