Big Veg Energy

Who’s the author? Christina Soteriou is a chef, recipe writer and content creator who creates abundant and joyful plant-based recipes, inspired by her Greek Cypriot heritage with a focus on the bold flavours of the Mediterranean. She has worked in many food-related roles, from starting her own catering company in Cyprus, to teaching cooking classes in Chicago and online, to moving to London and helping create the menu for Sloane Street Deli, working as a chef at Bubala, then as a senior food producer at food collective Mob.

What’s it about? Christina is a firm believer that eating well doesn’t have to be restrictive or bland and anyone can cook exciting, accessible and nourishing food at home.

Big Veg Energy, her first cookbook, is packed with 100 simple and tasty recipes for every occasion, with flavour in every bite. As well as creating delicious plant-based recipes, she is passionate about encouraging people to eat seasonally and cook with whole foods, as well as save money and reduce food waste.

Chapters include: Small plates (for snacks and starters), Big platters (for sharing and meal prep), Cosy bowls (as comforting as they sound), Baking dish (for hearty one-pot wonders) and Dessert spoon (to satisfy your sweet tooth). You’ll also find extra features on key ingredients, helpful advice debunking myths about veganism, and tips on saving money and storing produce to keep it fresh for longer. This is unbelievably delicious plant-based cooking, packed with protein, whole foods and nutrients.

Recipes we love: Crushed Spiced Squash with Hazelnut Gremolata, Spicy Mushroom Skewers with Peanut Lime Sauce, Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Butter Chickpeas and Peanut Butter Cherry Jam Semifreddo.

Perfect for: Anyone keen to increase their repertoire of delicious plant-based recipes.