Very Good Salads is a seasonal cookbook filled with delicious salads, vegetable dishes and dips to accompany the ultimate falafel recipe.

Very Good Salads is filled with more than 50 Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired recipes that showcase the best seasonal produce, with an emphasis on vegetarian and vegan dishes.

From Shuki Rosenboim and Louisa Allan, the team behind cult-favorite Very Good Falafel in Melbourne, Australia, this seasonal cookbook includes veggie-filled plates, salads, dips, pita and pickles, alongside the best chickpea falafel recipe.

Each dish makes use of the whole vegetable, with classic and less-expected pairings such as watermelon salad with za’atar, radish and fried pita; freekeh and hazelnut; and grilled leek with pomegranate, walnuts, spring onion, mint, dill and lemon zest; as well as larger offerings such as silverbeet rice cake and stuffed tomatoes with saffron rice and dried mint. In addition, the book shares recipes for traditional dips and the ultimate pita recipe that produces flawless bread to stuff or serve alongside salads and share plates. It’s simple, classic fare, but food that has earned Shuki and Louisa a place in Melbourne restaurant royalty.

This beautiful cookbook is the perfect gift for salad fiends, vegetable lovers, wholefood cooks and those looking for new and creative ways to enjoy the best seasonal produce.

"The Gourmet's Vinaigrettes and Salads Cookbook"

Over 180 exquisite new salads and vinaigrettes created by Chef Keith A. Huffman, offer quick, easy, and delicious ways to experiment with new flavors

Chef Huffman began his career in St. Paul, Minnesota, after graduating from the extensive Saint Paul Technical College culinary program. While perfecting his natural ability, Chef Huffman placed in two national cooking competitions and in 1996, he was awarded the coveted "Silver Toque Award."

Reviews

"The recipes in "The Gourmet's Vinaigrettes and Salads Cookbook" are easy to follow and you can almost taste the finished product as you read through the recipes "The Gourmet's Vinaigrettes and Salads Cookbook" is a must for all professional and home cooks."
--Chef Frankie Jedneak, Certified Executive Chef, President of the American Culinary Federation Minneapolis Chapter.

""The Gourmet's Vinaigrettes and Salads Cookbook" contains easy to follow recipes and wonderful explanations for each. Chef Huffman uses fresh and creative ingredients to tantalize the taste buds."
--Christopher J. Dwyer, Certified Executive Chef, Chef Instructor at Minneapolis College, Vice President of the American Culinary Federation Minneapolis Chapter.

Nika Hazelton's Way With Vegetables is really two books in one: an encyclopedic guide to fresh vegetables available in the United States-including tips on shopping and storing, and nutritional values; and a collection of more than 250 delectable recipes-including appetizers, elegant and hearty soups, classic accompaniments and salads, and substantial main dishes. Nika Hazelton shares the full range of her expert knowledge and personal preference taking in virtually every aspect of vegetable cookery. 'Straightforward, personal, and unpretentious:' those are the words M.F.K. Fisher used to describe Nika Hazelton's brand of cooking, and those qualities are well displayed through this wonderful collection of recipes.

River Cottage head chef Gelf Alderson shows us how to create truly knockout salads using simple, seasonal ingredients Gelf Alderson has spent years serving up original, veg-centric meals to delight the guests at River Cottage. His recipes redefine the idea of salad, as playful flavour pairings, clever techniques and vibrant dressings bring out the very best in seasonal produce. With all the delicious summer fruit and veg coming into season right now, you'll be spoilt for choice with these tantalising recipes. Why not try: * Curried roots, pearled barley and parsley * Merguez roast squash, pears and chicory * Apple with toasted hazelnuts and lime * Leftover lamb, harissa and char-grilled peppers * Lentils with green herbs and lemon Divided into easy chapters like Quick, Hearty, Spicy and Lunchbox, these recipes use everyday ingredients, and give plenty of suggestions for seasonal swaps and delicious alternatives. With more than 80 recipes and countless more variations to be explored, Gelf demonstrates how, with a bit of creativity and flair, simple ingredients can be combined to make truly great salads.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book contains 52 very good salad recipes, brought to you by Shuki Rosenboim and Louisa Allan, owners of Very Good Falafel, a small falafel bar in Melbourne, Australia. With a focus on vegan salads, exceptional dips, soft pita and, of course, very good falafel, all made from local in-season ingredients - you'll find all of these dishes, and more, in this very good book. Very Good Salads shares Shuki and Louisa's original, much-lauded falafel recipe for the first time, along with their popular salads that change with the seasons. Making the very best of fresh produce, recipes include Iraqi Jewish and Middle Eastern-focused salads that are as good on their own as they are stuffed into bread with a side of tahini. Each salad makes use of the whole vegetable, with classic and less-expected pairings such as watermelon salad with za'atar, radish and fried pita; peaches, basil and hazelnut; and grilled leek with pomegranate, walnuts, spring onion, mint, dill and lemon zest; as well as larger offerings such as silverbeet rice cake and stuffed tomatoes with saffron rice and dried mint. In addition, the book shares recipes for traditional dips and the ultimate pita recipe that produces flawless bread to stuff or served alongside share plates.

Cook the simple and flavoursome food of the South of France with acclaimed chef Alex Jackson's Provencal. Provencal is the stunning reissue of Alex Jackson's widely acclaimed first book Sardine. This unique collection of recipes encapsulates the beauty and simplicity of Provencal French cooking and shows you how to recreate the flavours of the South of France at home. Provence and Languedoc are France's window onto the Mediterranean Sea and all that lies beyond, and the culinary influences that converge there make for a cuisine that is varied, rich and deep. The recipes are unpretentious and seasonal, highlighting Alex's belief that cooking the food of Provence is about simplicity, good ingredients and generosity of spirit. Lovingly described, the recipes evoke the South of France with their warmth and flavour; from Bouillabaisse and Autumnal Grand Aioli to a Tomato and Tapenade Tart and Nougat Ice Cream with Fennel Biscuits. The book is divided into seasons and each season contains a 'Grande Bouffe' - a set menu for a feast - so you can really impress your guests and celebrate many wonderful ingredients in one evening's cooking. Provencal promises to reignite a love affair with French provincial cooking, celebrating its multitude of influences, its focus on seasonal eating and, ultimately, an attitude to food which centres around sharing and enjoyment.

Sallets and Salmagundis: Salads, Salad Dressing. This volume provides an account, accompanied by many recipes, of the often-shifting ideas and tastes surrounding salad, throughout history and around the world. One example is 'a grand spring sallet', which counts cowslip and violet buds, capers, currants and samphire among its diverse medley.