I’m fairly sure that if you’ve picked up this book and are reading these words, you’re already asking yourself a few questions about the food you eat. All of us are aware that we need to eat more veg, and of the extraordinary health benefits attached to doing so. But, in a busy, fast-paced life where meat is so convenient and available on every corner, the question is – can veg dishes really cut the mustard? Can they be truly tasty and make you feel satisfied and happy? I believe that the answer is a gigantic YES! So, with that in mind … welcome to the wonderful world of delicious food that just happens to be meat-free.
This is a glorious veg-based cookbook, written by me – a meat lover who will absolutely not compromise on flavor. We humans are creatures of extreme habit, and the concept of change, even positive, challenges all of us. Most of us buy the same foods week in, week out – sound familiar? So, embracing this book for what it is, disarming yourself and opening your mind to trying new things by celebrating the huge bounty of veg, fruit, herbs, spices, pulses, nuts and seeds on offer, can only be a good thing. You can find so much exciting produce in standard supermarkets these days (let alone farmers’ markets and beyond), and if you shop smart and surf the seasons, you should be quids in, so there’s really no excuse … especially with this book in your hands! I hope it helps to break the mold.