The Modern Cook’s Year: Over 250 Vibrant Vegetable Recipes to See You Through Seasons Book

The Modern Cook’s Year: Over 250 vibrant vegetable recipes to see you through the seasons is a fresh, inspiring hardcover cookbook for home cooks, parents, teachers who love to cook for families, and anyone who wants to make the most of seasonal produce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, weekend batch-cooking and special-occasion feasts, this book brings approachable, flavour-led recipes that celebrate vegetables year-round.

Product details: Condition: BRAND NEW · Format: Hardcover · ISBN: 9780008172459

Author Anna Jones is a trusted name in modern, vegetable-forward cooking. After training on Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen apprentice programme, she worked on books, TV shows and campaigns as part of Jamie’s food team — experience that informs her practical, stylish recipes. The Modern Cook’s Year stands out as a seasonal cookbook that blends simple techniques with inventive flavour combinations, making it a go-to cookbook for anyone building a kitchen library or searching for a thoughtful gift set for food lovers.

What’s inside

This cookbook contains over 250 recipes organized to help you cook with the seasons — one-pot meals for cosy winter nights, bright salads and fast suppers for summer, and smart breakfasts and freezer-friendly bakes for busy mornings. Expect dishes such as:

• Smoky mushroom and roast kale lasagne — a comforting, veg-packed twist on a classic.
• Sri Lankan squash dhal — fragrant, spiced and perfect for batch cooking.
• Beetroot tops tart — a creative use of produce that often goes to waste.
• Tarragon-blistered tomatoes with green oil — simple technique, big flavour.
• Chocolate and blood orange freezer cake — a clever dessert that’s ready when you are.

Why this book works for you

Anna Jones writes with clarity and warmth, offering recipes that are easy to follow and great for cooks at any level. The Modern Cook’s Year is ideal for:

• Home cooks seeking vegetable recipes that are creative but realistic for busy lives.
• Parents and teachers looking for healthy, crowd-pleasing meals and lunchbox ideas.
• Gift buyers wanting a stylish, practical hardcover cookbook for birthdays or holidays.
• Kitchen libraries in need of a reliable, season-focused reference for produce and menus.

Key benefits:

• Over 250 seasonal recipes — versatility across the year.
• One-pot and quick-supper options for weeknight efficiency.
• Creative uses for common and overlooked vegetables — reduces food waste.
• Expertise from an author with professional cookery and styling experience.

Whether you’re building a cookbook collection or searching for a timeless gift, The Modern Cook’s Year is a dependable, inspirational resource. It’s perfect for bedtime-to-batch recipes, weekend experimenting, and everyday cooking — a cookbook that will be reached for again and again as the seasons change.