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The Modern Cook’s Year

Over 250 Vibrant Vegetable Recipes to See You Through the Seasons
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The Modern Cook’s Year by Anna Jones is a vibrant cookbook that celebrates seasonal cooking throughout the year. It offers over 250 vegetarian recipes, focusing on fresh ingredients and innovative dishes for each season, making it easy to enjoy healthy and delicious meals all year round.
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You might enjoy this book if you love seasonal, plant-based recipes and appreciate beautiful, modern cooking guides that inspire creativity in the kitchen.

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The kind of cook who makes you want to eat vegetarian food even if you aren't vegetarian ... Anna's skill is that she manages to make veggie food simple and super desirable, so even if you're a staunch meat-eater, you won't feel like you're missing out' Grazia

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The Modern Cook’s Year by Anna Jones is an essential addition to every cook’s bookshelf, guiding you through a transformative culinary journey with the fresh produce of each season. With a focus on simplicity and creativity, this book reveals how to make the most of nature's bounty, crafting dishes that are as inventive as they are flavourful. Whether you are navigating the depths of winter, savouring the first days of spring, embracing the warmth of summer, or relishing the bounty of autumn, this book will become your trusty companion in the kitchen.

Among the 250 flavour-packed recipes, you'll discover delights such as smoky mushroom and roasted kale lasagne, Sri Lankan squash dhal, beetroot tops tart, tarragon-blistered tomatoes with green oil, and chocolate and blood orange freezer cake. These recipes are not only a celebration of the seasons but also an invitation to cook with vibrant, plant-based ingredients in new and exciting ways.

Anna Jones, often hailed as our best vegetable chef, brings her unique flair and love for vegetables to every page. With sections dedicated to one-pot meals for easy weekday cooking, healthy breakfasts to kick off your day, and quick suppers for those busy evenings, The Modern Cook’s Year ensures that delicious and nutritious meals are always within reach.

The chapters are thoughtfully organized to reflect the changing seasons, each providing a rich variety of recipes that make the most of what’s growing at that time of year. Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting, this book will inspire you to elevate your cooking and embrace a more mindful approach to food.

With its stunning photography, engaging narrative, and a wealth of tips for sustainable cooking, The Modern Cook’s Year is more than just a cookbook; it’s a guide to living and eating well throughout the year. Discover the joy of seasonal cooking and let Anna Jones take your culinary skills to new heights.

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Many reviewers praise The Modern Cook’s Year by Anna Jones for its brilliant, vegetarian-friendly recipes that are both practical and flavourful. Jamie Oliver calls it a triumph, while others like Yotam Ottolenghi and Felicity Spector highlight its wonderful and creative dishes. Elly Pear describes it as stunning and informative, and the Sunday Times likens Anna Jones to the new Nigella. It is celebrated for making vegetarian cooking exciting and accessible throughout the year.

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ISBN: 9780008172459

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 1590g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Anna Jones is a cook, food writer and stylist. One grey, late-for-the-office day, she decided to quit her day job after reading an article about following your passion. Within weeks, she was signed up on Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen apprentice programme. She went on to be part of Jamie’s food team – styling, writing and working behind the scenes on books, TV shows and food campaigns. Now freelance, she has worked with some of the country’s biggest food brands, including innocent drinks for whom she wrote the recipes for Hungry?: the innocent recipe book for filling your family with good stuff. She has also worked with other well-known chefs, such as Henry and Tom Herbert (The Fabulous Baker Brothers), Stevie Parle and Antonio Carluccio, and cooked for royalty, politicians and LA school children alike. A Modern Way to Eat is her first solo book. She lives, writes and cooks in Hackney, East London.

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