Rather than being relegated to the sidelines, vegetarian food is now celebrated for its diversity and myriad benefits, whether for health or in terms of cost to the environment.
Thoughtful eating – by which I mean healthy with a good dose of common sense – shouldn’t be tricky, and I hope the emphasis here on ebullient vegetables and bold flavours will inspire you. There’s an interest in health and vitality threaded through these dishes but it’s a measured and realistic strand.