Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. This has long since been the status of vegetables. They are so often the overcooked afterthought to the 'meat and two veg' equation. They have been there, the silent wallflowers, while something meaty is always in their way, stealing the spotlight. Well, not anymore. Authors Pippa Cuthbert and Lindsay Cameron Wilson bring their culinary expertise to this often-overlooked but essential food category. This book offers a wide selection of dishes that will satisfy anyone who loves good, fresh food. From main courses to side dishes, soups, salads, snacks and extras-these dishes will make your tastebuds pop, with something to please every palate: Spinach, roasted pepper and ricotta lasagna Ruby coleslaw Butternut squash soup with blue cheese and walnuts Vietnamese spring rolls, unrolled Also included are tips on cooking vegetables, preventing spoilage, and storing. The authors promise, "You won't be expected to have a commercial stove or turn asparagus juice into foam. No, this is hearty, honest cooking designed to please any palate. "Finally, the vegetable is getting married."
Pippa Cuthbert was born in New Zealand. Her degrees in Nutrition and Food Science, and her passion for food and travel, led her to London where she is now based. Pippa works as a freelance food stylist, food writer and recipe developer, both in New Zealand and in the U.K. She enjoys spending any spare time traveling the world in search of new culinary adventures.
Lindsay Cameron Wilson is from eastern Canada. After a year spent living and eating in the south of France, Lindsay's love for writing and her passion for food led her to cooking school, then on to a degree in journalism. She lives in London and works as a food writer, recipe tester and stylist.