The Society worked with Swedish Soft, the non-dairy alternative to soft cheese, to create a festively flavoured menu that will appeal to traditional palates and meet the needs of veggies and vegans, as well as the increasing number of people who prefer to avoid dairy products.

Christine Tilbury who devised the new recipes said:
“ With so many different dietary preferences to contend with these days, this booklet provides invaluable advice that will really take the confusion out of Christmas catering. As meat-free cooking becomes more widely accepted, I really hope these recipes will inspire some new traditions.”

The free booklet ‘New Traditions – recipes for a meat-free Christmas’ is available from The Vegetarian Society on 0161 925 2000.

Recipes include:

Lime & Coriander Swedish Stars
Celeriac & Parsnip Rosti with Cumberland Sauce
Smoked Bean Curd Medallions with Shiitake & Walnut Stuffing
Sesame Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Cider Glazed Root Vegetables with Cranberries
Black Pepper & Rosemary Hassle-Back Potatoes
‘ Sizzling Santas’ in Blankets
Rich Mulled Wine Reduction
Fig & Walnut Mince Pies with Smooth Vanilla Swedish Glace
Soft Caramel & Black Cherry Bombe with Hot Chocolate Sauce.