Why a vegetarian Christmas doesn’t have to mean boring beige food

Food writer Heather Thomas tells Prudence Wade how to nail plant-based festive dishes this year

Heather Thomas has written The Veggie Christmas Cookbook. Her recipes are colourful and vibrant – suitable for veggies, vegans and meat-eaters alike.

‘Nut roast’ are two words that will strike fear into any vegetarian’s heart.

Many of us are trying to add more veg into our diet – for the planet and our health – but festive food seems to be one area where vegetarian and vegan food hasn’t come very far.