About This Book

In order to be as useful as possible, I have decided to order the chapters in this book according to the main groups of vegetables. Roots and Alliums; Gourds; Nightshades (an unusual but evocative word for the collection that includes tomatoes, peppers and aubergines/eggplant); Beans, Peas and Lentils; Brassicas and Leafy Greens; and Fruit – all group together quite naturally. Eggs and Dairy warranted a separate chapter to make things easy for vegans trying to navigate the book (although always check each recipe – there may be a small but necessary dash of butter or milk in a handful of recipes). Finally, I have combined those that fitted less easily into one group into a chapter entitled Mushrooms and More; here you will find sweetcorn, tofu and veggie mince, and some nut- and grain-based recipes.