It's far easier to cook vegan dishes – be they light and healthy or rich and satisfying – than you might think. There are dozens of meat and dairy alternatives available in the supermarkets these days, and a swathe of naturally vegan dishes which are absolutely packed with flavour. This collection of easy, simple vegan recipes is a perfect port of call if you're after a dish that won't require lots of skill or time.

For starters, try Sweet potato falafel, Miso aubergine or this silky Caramelised parsnip and coconut soup. After something a little more robust? You can't go wrong with this Winter vegan moussaka or a Puy lentil Bolognese. And for an easy dessert, give Aquafaba meringues, Vegan gingerbread sticky toffee pudding or a zingy Mango and chilli sorbet a go.

Indian food is a fantastic go-to for easy vegan cookery, too – try Alfred Prasad's Indian potato cakes, Chettinad mushroom or Smoked aubergine to see why spices are a vegan's best friend.