Phoenix Distribution Veggie Comfort Food

In this new cookbook from the National Trust, nutritionist Josephine Ashby puts together over 100 tasty and healthy dishes that are fuss-free, economical, and quick to make. The book features hearty salads, small plates to share, delicious and filling main meals and colourful, mouth-watering desserts. 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 masses 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 cakes and 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 flavour. The meals are packed with filling nuts and grains, as well as superfoods such as blueberries and goji berries. Whether you are vegetarian or just looking to find some healthy comforting recipes to try, this book is ideal for all kinds of cooks.