Start with a vegetable and end up with something
fresh and fast, with a laid-back vibe.
Chef, photographer, and social media sensation Jesse Jenkins (aka @adip_food / Another Day in Paradise) brings his distinctive Californian-relaxed style to bold flavour-packed home cooking in his debut cookbook, Cooking With Vegetables. Featuring over 100 creative recipes and Jesse’s signature cinematic photography, this book invites home cooks to transform everyday ingredients into delicious, unforgettable dishes.
Jenkins’ recipes put vegetables front and centre, applying techniques often reserved for meat or fish to elevate the flavours and textures of humble ingredients. Whether it’s charring leeks over an open flame for smoky depth, ‘grilling’ peas in a sieve or caramelizing cabbage for a crisp crust, Jenkins showcases how vegetables can
shine whether you eat meat, fish or are plant based.
In Cooking With Vegetables readers will find an exciting variety of recipes that range from light, nourishing meals to comforting dinners and indulgent, decadent fare.
A love letter to mighty veg; everyone needs this beautiful book in their life.’
Jamie Oliver
‘Jesse has produced the cookbook that I wish I could have written, but instead this is the book I turn to most for inspiration, whenever I’m at home hungry and exhausted from a long day in my own professional kitchen.’
Jackson Boxer, chef-patron of Brunswick House and Dove
‘This book encapsulates everything that makes Jesse such a special and unique cook. He has a meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of culinary technique, resulting in perfectly crafted, original recipes. Care and love permeate every page. It is, without a doubt, a cookbook that you’ll use over and over again.’
Ben Lebus, founder of mob
‘Everything in this book is EXACTLY what I want to eat. This is taste. And I’m not talking about just the food.’
Nick Grimshaw