You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. I like to use soba noodles made from buckwheat and wheat, as they are easier to handle, but you could use 100% buckwheat soba if you prefer. Really interesting collection, it's such a pleasure to look through and a constant joy to choose which one to try next. I haven't been able to put it down and have tried recipes from it everyday since and they have all worked well and been absolutely delicious and like nothing I have tasted before!

You may not see this as a criticism; cookbooks are, as in the name, designed and written for you to cook from, so who cares what else is in there? There are warming noodles, curries, rice dishes, tofu, salads, sides and sweets, all surprisingly easy to make and bursting with exciting flavours.There are no frighteningly long ingredient lists or recherche spices - just simple recipes that really work.

Line your tin with non-stick baking paper, folding it tightly into the corners so the paper comes up the sides of the tray by 2cm. East is a must-have whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply want to eat more delicious meat-free food. Add the garlic, chilli and cashews, and cook for a couple of minutes, then add the tomatoes and pop the lid on. However, as a vegan, my preference is always to have a vegan, fully plant-based cookbook to look through.There are beautiful photos that will really get you drooling and I was pleasantly surprised how well the instructions are written. Tuck that end of parchment over that edge of the cake and begin to loosely roll the sponge from one short end to the other, rolling the baking parchment with it. Well thought out content, explanations of types of ingredients and added bonus of names of suppliers online. There are really simple cupboard supply dishes and some that will stretch you in terms of technique or flavour.

Readers advisory note: this is probably a really good cookbook for someone who is looking for vegetarian recipes with limited access to ingredients. Highly recommended, a great gift for someone who loves cooking and trying new meals as it's also a beautiful book to look through. The tomatoes create a wonderful sauce with the coconut milk; they also float up to decorate the dish. This meant that elaborate dishes, or those that required too much time to prepare or cook, were left out.Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden and crisp on the bottom (test this by sliding a palette knife under the pancake; if it lifts away easily, it’s ready).