Many vegetarian cookbooks seem to assume that the cooks are apologetic for meals that are meat-free, so the ingredients often feel like poor substitutes for what the diner wants to eat. This is not one of those books. Rather, Jones celebrates the ingredients and builds a versatile cookbook that reflects the harried lifestyle of anyone who wants to be able to come home after a long day and choose a recipe that’s healthy, beautiful on the plate, delicious, and fits into a schedule for preparation. The photos are a treat and help to see how the dish should look. For the most part, the ingredients here are easy to find in your local grocery. Most dishes don’t require a day’s prep time in advance, so are practical. Recommended for any home cook for a range of beautiful dishes that taste great, and just happen to be vegetarian.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ANNA JONES is a cook, food writer, and stylist. She worked for many years as part of Jamie Oliver’s food team—styling, writing, and working behind the scenes on books, TV shows, and food campaigns—and went on to work with some of the UK’s biggest food brands and best-known chefs. She is the author of A Modern Way to Eat, widely acclaimed as a book of the year. A Modern Way to Cook is her second book. She lives, writes, and cooks in Hackney, East London.