Pure Vegetarian - Tapa dura

You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this cuisine, especially when you're presented with such an international array of tastes and flavours. Whether it's exotic combinations or ingenious recipes just using simple, good ingredients these dishes will definitely spice up your repertoire! Chapters on Pre-dinner Finger Food, Starters, Salads, Main Dishes, Pasta and Grains, Pastry, and Desserts allow you to dip into the book for inspiration, whether it's just for one, for a romantic meal, the family or a dinner party. 150 tempting recipes like Celery, Camembert and Prune Tart or Kerala-style Pumpkin Curry with Cinnamon Rice coupled with Paul Gayler's authoritative helping hand will give you the confidence to create impressive and tantalising vegetarian dishes whenever you want.

Paul Gayler has worked in some of London's most prestigious restaurants, including The Dorchester as Anton Mosimann's deputy, and as Head Chef at the renowned Inigo Jones. He is currently the Executive Chef at The Lanesborough. Author of several recipe books, Paul has won The Guild of Food Writers' Cookery Book of the Year, and has been nominated for an Andre Simon Award. He has also made guest appearances on television and radio, including BBC2's Saturday Kitchen and Radio 4's VegTalk, and was a consultant and judge on the ITV Chef of the Year programme. Paul Gayler's books have been translated into ten languages.