Cooking is probably my number one hobby - I absolutely love food and trying out new recipes but along with that comes a slight cook book addiction. Although I really enjoy finding recipes online (my Pinterest recipe board is never ending) there is something lovely about buying a book and building up a collection. I thought I would share some of my favourites here - being vegetarian as well as fairly health conscious (despite battling an ongoing bread addiction) these might not be the most varied selection but are the ones I find myself using regularly and that have introduced me to some of my most loved recipes.
DELICIOUSLY ELLA EVERY DAY BY ELLA WOODWARD
Despite enjoying the original, I much prefer Ella Woodward's second book which is aimed towards making eating healthily quick and easy to fit around a busy lifestyle. Being a student, finding things I can cook quickly in the evenings with minimum work and clearing up is really important. The recipes are really simple and as long as you have a few basic spices and some fresh vegetables, most can be cooked with just store cupboard ingredients (tinned tomatoes, lentils etc). The veggie paella is amazing - as is the spicy lentil and aubergine pasta.
VEGAN RICHA'S INDIAN KITCHEN BY RICHA HINGLE
I love Indian food and there is so much more to traditional Indian cuisine than what is available at your local takeaway which is anything but authentic. Veggie curries or rice dishes can be so quick to make and are are both delicious and filling. Richa's book literally has everything you need to create healthy Indian meals, from simple vegetable dishes to avocado naans (yet to try but wow). My ultimate favourite is the mango tofu curry - although I swap the tofu for cauliflower or some chickpeas as I'm not a fan.
READY STEADY GLOW BY MADELINE SHAW
Ready Steady Glow features a mixture of quick, easy meals as well as more impressive, time consuming recipes. Although lots of the recipes are meat based, the book also includes several vegetarian options, a vegetarian meal plan and lots of the meat based meals are easily adaptable anyway. Standouts for me are the life changing spicy tomato soup that can be made in just five minutes (honestly), the gluten free raspberry and pistachio brownies or the pea fritters - which can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
MILDREDS - THE COOKBOOK
If you haven't been to Mildreds - go!!! It's a vegetarian restaurant with locations in Soho, Camden and Kings Cross. The cookbook is filled with some favourites from the restaurant as well as lots of other unique recipes, some of which are quick to make and some that are more elaborate. I really like the mixture of a cuisines, including a dreamy Latin chapter filled with burritos, quesadillas and guac or a whole chapter dedicated to veggie burgers.
PLENTY MORE BY YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
If you have a little more time, Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty More has a middle eastern theme and is perfect if your looking for a really unique recipe to impress with. The recipes I've tried have all been amazing and although some of the ingredients may seem a little strange at first the flavour combinations always surprise me. That said, some of the ingredients can be a little hard to come by, so this isn't really a book you can just pull out to choose what to have for dinner as it requires a little more preparation. If you were having some people over for dinner or a barbecue then this is the book you need! I love the mixed vegetables and yogurt with green chili oil, the aubergine pahi and pretty much all of the interesting salads!
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