The Complete Vegetable Cookbook A seasonal, zero-waste guide to cooking with vegetables

<b>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 flavor 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 organized 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 favorite 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 favorites—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 flavor all year round.<br><br>A refreshing take on the classic recipe book, <i>The Complete Vegetable Cookbook</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>Discover more from James Strawbridge in <b><i>The Artisan Kitchen: The science, practice and possibilities providing modern twists to age-old preservation, fermentation and cooking techniques</i></b>. Or, why not join Dick Strawbridge, of Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau, 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>