Veggie Comfort Food

Whether you are vegetarian or just looking for some alternatives to meat in your diet, this book will inspire you to branch out in the kitchen. There are plenty of ideas, such as small plates like Mushroom and Tofu Chinese Pancakes or Sweet Potato Bubble and Squeak; comforting bowls of soup such as Lentil and Coconut Soup or Sweetcorn Chowder; hearty main courses like Courgette, Fennel, Potato and Feta gratin, Red Dragon Pie, Polenta Pizza or a Creamy Cannellini Bean ‘Dhal’. You can also indulge in delicious desserts such as Chocolate and Cashew Pudding or Zingy Fruit Lollies. The recipes have options for vegan or gluten-free versions, so you can adapt to suit. Vegan recipes such as Celeriac and Pumpkin Seed Salad with Almond Mayonnaise and Blueberry Tart with Nut Crust are full of flavor. The meals are packed with filling nuts and grains, as well as superfoods such as blueberries and goji berries. Includes dual measures and conversion chart.

Josephine Ashby is a nutritional therapist who runs healthy eating and cooking weekends.