Starters and soups
Bruschetta with tomato and basil or Sheese and chutney
Leek and potato soup
Warm avocado halves with red onion, tomato and basil
Marinated mushrooms
Melon slices and grapefruit halves are also easy vegan starters.
Side dishes
I often prefer not to serve plain potato or vegetable side dishes. I think this is something do to with being so used to vegan cooking – to me, a vegetable is an ingredient, not something to be served on its own, so I try and find alternatives to the traditional bowl of boiled carrots or cabbage.