Vegetables come in a dazzling array of shapes, sizes and colours.They are also tasty, nutritious and fun to cook, and growing your own vegetables can be particularly satisfying.Vegetable Bible takes a completely fresh look at the wealth of vegetables we now have at our disposal. The book tells you everything you need to know about them: what they look and taste like, why they are so good for you, how to select and store them,how to prepare them, and especially how to cook them. It also shows you what isin season and when, so you will not be short of inspiration regardless of the time of year. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat-eater, this inspiring book is a must for anyone who loves good food.

Introduction

CHAPTER 1 Vegetable Fruits

CHAPTER 2 Shoots, Stems, Roots & Tubers

CHAPTER 3 Brassicas & Salad Leaves

CHAPTER 4 Mushrooms & the Onion Family

CHAPTER 5 Pods & Seeds

Index

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