Roots, shoots & leaves

Roots Shoots & Leaves by awardwinning author Bernadette le Roux is an inspiring collection of vegetarian recipes. From everyday greens to more forgotten heirloom varieties these pages celebrate vegetables in a range of delicious straightforward dishes. The emphasis is on fresh seasonal ingredients whether grown in the garden sourced from a farmers market or bought at a supermarket. Try a delicate twicebaked cheese and courgette souffle; a silky soup of celeriac with the crunch of toasted almonds; crisp fennel bulb in a salad of cress and blood orange; baby aubergines in a creamy bake with tomato and thyme; a deliciously moist chocolate and beetroot cake and much more. Fascinating heirloom vegetables most of which have been overlooked in recent decades are showcased throughout. These ancient nonhybridised varieties selected for flavour and taste are enjoying renewed popularity. A useful directory of where to source and how to grow your own heirlooms is included.