Sabzi: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes for Every Day by Yasmin Khan

A colourful and delicious collection of more than 80 recipes, with vegetables as the superstars, this gorgeous cookbook celebrates the best of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asia cuisine. Yasmin Kahn is a bestselling food writer, and she has created an irresistible book. The styling and photography are mouthwatering, and the recipes are easy to follow. Khan’s storytelling elevates everything to an exciting level, as she includes information from her travels.

Sabzi is taken from the Persian word for 'herbs, and this stunning cookbooks include salads, soups, mezze and mains, as well as some desserts.

Stand out recipes in our family are:

• Smoky Tofu Shakshuka - a vegan version of a North African dish, with a great blend of sweet and heat.

• Roast Potato, Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad - this flavourful salad make the best of new potatoes, but Yasmin assures us you can use any kind of waxy potato.

• Peach and Feta Salad - so refreshing and summery!

• Slow-roasted Carrots with Tahini Lentils - this dish uses cumin and tahini to perfection.

• Labneh with Persimmon and Harissa - this is a sweet and spicy dip, inspired by a meal from a New York restaurant.

• Yoghurt and Cucumber Soup - something a little different and refreshing in summer.

• Spiced Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting - I think one of the most flavourful carrot cakes I have ever tried!

Sabzi is a beautifully presented hardback cookbook, bursting with colour and vibrancy.

Reviewer: Karen McMillan

Bloomsbury