Looking for meat-free, dairy-free recipes that pack in big flavours? Look no further… These colourful, creative recipes from YouTuber Rachel Ama’s debut cookbook are clever in the way they harness punchy tastes so creatively. All are vegan – and they happen to be very good indeed

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Corn fritters with tomato and avocado salsa, p110

Miso-glazed aubergines with rocket and chilli, p110

“Roasted aubergines marinated in a sweet and spicy miso sauce and served with fresh chillies and spring onions are the perfect quick snack or side dish for a big get-together. You can also cook the aubergines under the grill or in a griddle pan: brush both sides with the marinade, then cook for 10 minutes, turning once.”

“Since my journey into cooking and eating vegan food began, I’ve been on a mission to create recipes that are full of flavour, texture, spice and comfort. That’s the way I like to cook – the way I was brought up to eat and enjoy food – and I didn’t want that to change just because I was no longer eating animal products. My book comes straight from my heart direct to your plate, and hopefully to your soul, too. I hope it fills you up and inspires you in your cooking.” RACHEL AMA

MEET RACHEL

Londoner and music-lover Rachel Ama is a relative newcomer to the vegan life, but through her popular YouTube channel, launched in 2017, she’s inspired legions of fans to cook good-for-you, great-tasting vegan recipes (as well as passing on a few dance moves!). This is Rachel’s first cookbook – but not, we suspect, her last.