MEAT-FREE MEXICAN

THOMASINA MIERS, HODDER & STOUGHTON, $65

That it has taken until 2022 to have such a superb meatfree Mexican book on the shelves is a little surprising. We tend to see Mexican recipes that are piled with meat or fish, and vegetables used as an accompaniment. Well, not anymore. Here you’ll find plant-based versions of Mexican classics, such as beetroot ceviche, celeriac and chard enchiladas, chickpea rancheros and cauliflower tacos. My favourite so far is the chipotle-tamarind baked sweet potato gratin – done with kūmara of course.