The Complete Vegetable Cookbook

<p><b><br>A must-have guide for every cook on how to prepare, store, and cook fresh seasonal vegetables with confidence and keep waste to a minimum. From asparagus and artichoke to fennel and celeriac, James Strawbridge has your veg box covered! </b><br><br>Whether you are looking to include more veg in your diet, moving to a vegan or meat-free lifestyle, or looking for some flavour inspiration for your dishes, this is a vegetarian cookbook with a difference - giving you the confidence and knowledge to safely prepare and cook the edible parts of seasonal vegetables. <br><br>- Covers more than 60 vegetables organised by seasonality <br>- Over 135 delicious vegetarian recipes for you to enjoy - including main meals, light lunches and sides<br>- Detailed information on plant varieties with annotated photographs displaying the edible parts of each vegetable<br>- Learn the best way to prepare, store, and preserve your favourite veg <br>- Handy zero-waste top tips and practical tricks throughout to make your vegetables last longer<br>- Sustainable leftover solutions from stocks, and drying techniques to pickling, fermenting, and roasting <br><br>James Strawbridge showcases more than 60 vegetables, season by season, exploring each plant's unique characteristics, different varieties, and how best to prepare produce in your kitchen. An advocate of zero-waste cooking, James also shares how you can make use of all that's edible from root to bloom with ideas on preserving and storing. <br><br>Rustle up one of James' family favourites - a warming fennel gratin for a cosy autumn evening meal; watercress, pear, and walnut tart; or even cucumber peel gin, and discover how the humble vegetable can deliver utmost flavour all year round.<br><br>A refreshing take on the classic recipe book, <i><b>The Complete Vegetable Cookbook</b></i> is a staple in the kitchen or a fantastic gift for food lovers and allotment growers alike! <br><br><b>Complete the Series</b><br><br>Discover more from James Strawbridge in <i><b>The Artisan Kitchen: The science, practice and possibilities</b></i> providing modern twists to age-old preservation, fermentation and cooking techniques. Or, why not join Dick Strawbridge, of Channel 4's <i>Escape to the Chateau</i>, and his son James on a journey to reduce your carbon footprint in <i><b>Practical Self-sufficiency: The complete guide to sustainable living today</b></i>.</p>