Chili-spiked carrots. Skillet-charred Brussels sprouts. Mashed potatoes brightened with harissa and pistachios. These are just three ways to put vegetables in the centre of your plate. With 250 recipes, the possibilities are nearly endless: a head of cauliflower can become Cauliflower Shawarma; Smothered Cauliflower with Tomatoes, Capers and Raisins; Sichuan Dry-Fried Cauliflower; Pasta with Cauliflower and Toasted Breadcrumbs; Cauliflower-Chickpea Salad with Dill-Lemon Dressing; or Curried Cauliflower Rice with Peas and Cashews.
In the US, meat is cheap and is often at the center of the plate. To the rest of the world, vegetables, grains and beans are treated with respect, and prepared with fresh, lively approaches that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Discover a world of high-heat roasts, rich braises, drizzles of honey and stir-fries aromatic with ginger and garlic. The possibilities are endless-- and it's never too late to get your vegetable PhD! -- adapted from inside back cover
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