Unleash the Cauli-power!

The Cauliflower Cookbook

Over 50 recipes to make the most of this hugely versatile ingredient. From the creators of the bestselling Avocado Cookbook

Heather Thomas is a health and cookery writer and editor. She is the author of The Avocado Cookbook (Ebury, 2016) and The Chickpea Cookbook (Ebury, 2017), The Sweet Potato Cookbook (Ebury 2017), The Hot Sauce Cookbook (Ebury 2018), The Aubergine Cookbook (Ebury 2018), The Tofu Cookbook (Ebury 2019). 
 
Heather has worked with many top chefs, nutritionists and women’s health organisations and charities, and has contributed to health and food magazines in the UK and the United States. She practises what she preaches and eats a very healthy diet and stays slim and fit.

Unleash cauli-POWER! 
 
Cauliflower used to be perceived as rather humble and understated but it's now the hottest vegetable around. No longer banished to the position of side dish, cauliflower can transform any meal as the perfect substitute for carbs and meat without sacrificing flavour. 
 
This resourceful little book is packed with all the 'cauli-power' you need to make cauliflower the main event, with recipes from all over the world and guidance on how to rice, roast, pickle, and even bake with it. 
 
With over 50 recipes ranging from pizza, steaks, and tacos, to sushi, piccalilli, curries, and chocolate chip cookies, there is something for everyone, and seemingly nothing this vegetable can't do!

Over 50 sweet and savoury recipes to hit the flavour jackpot!

The Jackfruit Cookbook

60 diverse recipes using the heathly fruit that has cornered the faux meat market. From the creators of the bestselling Avocado Cookbook.

A healthy fruit that doubles as a meat substitute? Count us in. 
 
Jackfruit is the new sustainable super ingredient on the block. With 60 sweet and savoury recipes, The Jackfruit Cookbook has something for everyone, from Loaded jackfruit nachos or faux meat Pulled ‘pork’ jackfruit burgers with crunchy ‘slaw to Jackfruit Chutney and Sweet jackfruit fritters with toasted coconut. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, there is nothing this fruit can’t do. 
 
Make the most of this versatile, sustainable and delicious vegan ingredient with recipes for every occasion, perfect if you're looking for lunch on the go or a dinner menu to make everyone’s mouth water.

Go Beyond The Shake To Pack More Protein Into Your Diet

The Protein Cookbook

Over 50 simple and nutritious recipes to boost your protein intake in the same beautiful package as the bestselling The Avocado Cookbook

Go beyond the shake! 
 
Are you looking to build muscle? To promote healthy ageing? To maintain your weight? Or simply to compensate for a meat-free diet? With over 50 tasty recipes for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans, whatever the reason for monitoring your protein intake, this book is here to help. 
 
Gathering delicious recipes from all over the world, from Cheesy refried bean quesadillas and Superfood protein salad bowls to Chicken laksa and Jerked jumbo prawns, with the grams of protein for every recipe clearly stated, you can boost your protein intake with ease. 
 
Packed with easy suggestions for snacks, dinners, and desserts - and an entire section dedicated to creative uses for protein powder: protein bars, pancakes, cookies, brownies, and more - this book will take you way beyond the humble shake.

The Tofu Cookbook

60 recipes to make the most of this hugely versatile ingredient. From the creators of the bestselling Avocado Cookbook.

Don't know what to do with tofu? 
 
Tofu is the perfect ingredient for anyone looking to cut down on their meat consumption. It can be crisp, crunchy, soft or creamy. Its subtle flavour lends itself to both sweet and savoury dishes: you just need to know how to use it! 
 
With guidance on how to store, prep, season, marinate and flavour, this fantastic book is packed with hacks to convert tofu haters and make this super ingredient the star of the show. 
 
See just how versatile tofu can be, with 60 delicious recipes ranging from traditional phos, stir-fries and salads to the more unexpected: burritos, brownies and even smoothies!

80 Nourishing Recipes to Help You Sleep Well Every Night

Eat to Sleep

Health and food writer Heather Thomas and nutritionist Alina Tierney share 80 delicious &amp; easy recipes in the first full colour cookbook that will help you get a good night's sleep.

Heather Thomas (Author) Heather Thomas is a health and cookery writer and editor who has worked with all the major slimming organisations in the UK, including Slimming Magazine, Slimming Clubs, Weight Watchers, Slimming World, Rosemary Conley, LighterLife, Scottish Slimmers, Unislim, Cambridge Weight Plan and Tesco Diets. She is the author of The Avocado Cookbook (Ebury, 2016) and The Chickpea Cookbook (Ebury, 2017), The Sweet Potato Cookbook (Ebury 2017), The Hot Sauce Cookbook (Ebury 2018). 
 
Heather has worked with many top chefs, nutritionists and women’s health organisations and charities, and has contributed to health and food magazines in the UK and the United States. She practises what she preaches and eats a very healthy diet and stays slim and fit. Alina Tierney (Author) Alina Tierney is a nutritionist and food consultant who holds an MSc in Nutrition and Food Sciences from the University of Reading.

If you sometimes struggle to get a good night’s sleep, changing what you eat can make all the difference … 
 
A restful night can restore our bodies, recharge our minds and balance our moods, but sleep is easily affected by our daytime routines – including what we eat and when we eat it. 
 
 In Eat to Sleep, health and cookery writer Heather Thomas and nutritionist Alina Tierney share 80 delicious evening recipes, perfectly balanced for a healthy night’s sleep, as well as simple advice and tips on foods to enjoy and those to avoid. Steering clear of caffeine and sugar is only part of the story. We need to be eating the right foods at the right time to keep our sleep hormones in check and to calm our bodies and minds. 
 
Nourishing and full of flavour, these tempting recipes include easy light suppers using supermarket ingredients, like Warm Roasted Kale, Pear and Sweet Potato Salad and Chicken Quesadilla's with Papaya Salsa. There are also comforting filling meals including Greek Rice Pilaf with Lemony Greens and Creamy Salmon and Dill Potato Bake, as well as healthy treats and bakes such as Honey Roasted Figs and Nutty Banana Bread. Try the soothing drinks, including homemade Hot Chocolate with Honey, for a moment of calm before bedtime. 
 
Eat to Sleep has all the essential ingredients for a peaceful night, so you can feel strong and energised every day. Sleep better so you can live better.

The Aubergine Cookbook

The must-have  cookbook for all aubergine lovers! Given a new lease of life by the likes of Yotam Ottolenghi, and essential in vegetarian and vegan cooking, aubergine is the versatile new king of the veg world.

Feed your aubergine obsession! 
 
Discover surprising new ways to cook, serve and eat this king of veg. No longer the 'poor man's meat', aubergine can be transformed into impressive dishes with these 60 brand new recipes ranging from Aubergine Fritters with Honey and Goats Cheese, to Sicilian Aubergine Pizza, Persian Stuffed Aubergine, and even Aubergine Chocolate Cake. 
 
Whip up exotic yet simple mid-week suppers, impress friends and feed a crowd, and even convert aubergine haters with these creative and delicious recipes, packed with flavour.

The Hot Sauce Cookbook

The must-have cookbook for the hottest food trend around!

Addicted, obsessed, devoted. No meal is safe from a hot sauce addict. They’ve got it everywhere, in their fridge, in their pantry, even in their bag, swag! These 60 recipes are sure to satiate cravings at every mealtime. 
 
No longer relegated to the side of the plate, hot sauce is now the star of the show! So, dive into this cookbook for fantastically fiery dishes including Chilli-fried eggs, Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings, Sriracha Buttered Shrimp, Harissa Chicken Shawarma Wraps, Crunchy Thai Salad, and even sweet treats such as Chilli Chocolate Brownies and Mexican Hot Chocolate for die-hard hot sauce addicts.

Cook smart, satisfy cravings, and lose weight forever!

Diet Cheats Cookbook

Keep the weight off forever with this essential handbook with everything from sneaky cheats to healthy eats for slimmers

Cheat your way to weight loss with this brilliant book. 
 
With 100 easy recipes, including Diet Cheat versions of your favourite dishes - from Caesar Salad to Pizza - this is the perfect cookbook for both those who want to lose weight and keep the weight off. You will find you have more choice than you ever thought possible! 
 
The key to losing weight effectively is a long-term eating plan that's simple to follow. This book supplies it. Full of healthy swaps, smart choices and easy tweaks, along with quick and easy recipes that enable you to eat delicious food and good-sized portions that leave you feeling fuller for longer. 
 
From the handy colour-coded food lists at the beginning of the book, choose freely from tasty and healthy 'green' foods; 'Amber' foods are for eating in moderation - higher in fat and calories but still nutritious; and 'red' foods are to be regarded with caution - they are treats only. As well as the delicious recipes, these lists give you the knowledge and confidence to plan meals and eat the foods you love whilst keeping the weight off. 
 
This is the ultimate diet book that lets you cut corners and treat yourself while losing weight!

150 deliciously easy recipes to soothe your gut and nourish your body

The Ultimate FODMAP Cookbook

150 deliciously easy low FODMAP recipes to soothe your gut

Healthy gut, happy body. 
 
Wondering what all the FODMAP fuss is about? 
 
If you suffer from digestive issues like IBS and Crohn’s disease, chances are not many types of food will agree with you and you might feel like your recipe options are limited. Now, thanks to The Ultimate FODMAP Cookbook, you no longer have to miss out on delicious food. 
 
FODMAPs are types of carbohydrates found in many foods that can cause digestive issues. The recipes in The Ultimate FODMAP Cookbook are based on extensive research carried out at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. All dishes follow the low FODMAP diet and eliminate the foods likely to leave you with an upset stomach, with long term gut health as the ultimate goal. 
 
With 150 recipes from breakfast to dinner and everything in between, you are certain to find something that hits the spot. Whatever cuisine you enjoy – British, Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai, Japanese or Middle Eastern – you’ll find innovative, healthy and delicious recipes in The Ultimate FODMAP Cookbook that will leave you feeling light and bright.

The Sweet Potato Cookbook

Over 50 delicious recipes inspired by the sweetest spud around!

Loved all over in the form of sweet potato fries, roasted whole with yummy toppings, and even baked in brownies, this cheap, nutritious and accessible root veg adds a nutty sweetness to any recipe – perfect for a comforting side dish but also amazing as the star of the show, and this cookbook puts sweet potato in the spotlight! 
 
From Sweet potato pancakes and Savoury sweet potato and parmesan muffins, to Spiralized sweet potato pasta, Sweet potato enchiladas, and even Sweet potato and hazelnut brownies, you’ll find tasty and creative brunches, lunches, salads, suppers and desserts to suit all tastes. 
 
As well as tasting delicious, sweet potatoes are a powerful package of protein, fibre and vitamins. So make sure you indulge in some guilt-free carb cooking, and discover the potential of this versatile veg with The Sweet Potato Cookbook – the perfect way to sweeten your day.

The Chickpea Cookbook

A mouth-watering collection of over 50 recipes using the versatile, protein-packed and much-loved little chickpea.

It's official: chickpeas are 'the new kale'! 
 
So, if you’re hungry for some hummus, fancy a little falafel, or are keen to craft the perfect chickpea curry, this recipe book is filled to the brim with delicious and inventive ways to incorporate the humble chickpea into your everyday cooking. 
 
Chickpeas are packed with protein, full of fibre and, with a low GI, they are great for slow-release energy to combat that post-lunch slump. Not to mention how they perfectly compliment an array of other healthy superfoods including quinoa, avocado and sweet potato. Also, it's a delicious gluten-free alternative for mouth-watering bakes. With so many benefits, make sure this wonderful food finds its way into your cooking, with this delightful Chickpea Cookbook. 
 
Spicy or mild, baked or grilled, veggie, vegan or meaty, there’s something for everyone in this book. From Tomato and Feta Falafel Burgers and Smashed Chickpea Quesadillas; to Chilli Chickpea Fritters, Caribbean Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry and even a mouth-watering Chocolate and Chickpea Squidgy Fudge Cake.

The Avocado Cookbook

Over 50 mouth-watering recipes inspired by the world's favourite fruit!

Avocados. Delicious, versatile, and good for you! 
This humble green fruit adds velvety texture and creamy nutty flavours to every dish, turning any meal into something really special. 
 
From Mexican Brunch Burritos to Avocado and Prawn Sushi, Linguine with Avocado Pesto, Cheesy Avocado Frittata and even Avocado Eton Mess, this book has plenty of step-by-step recipes to suit all tastes! 
 
Packed with Protein and vitamins - good nutrition has never been so neatly packaged.

Heather Thomas

Gourd-geous recipes to celebrate these versatile vegetables

Wholesome and healthy recipes that are totally #squashgoals! 
 
Squashes and pumpkins are the versatile vegetables that not only pack a flavour punch, but are also oh so good for you. Not only are they low calorie, but they're also jam packed full of vitamins A, C and E and a jackpot of minerals, from iron and zinc to magnesium and potassium. 
 
These super ingredients are so versatile that you can bake, roast, fry, grill, barbecue and stuff them. From spicy chutneys and hearty soups and curries, to light refreshing salads and delightful bakes, this cookbook will carry you through the colder months with nutritious, homely and comforting recipes to suit every taste.

Heather Thomas

Books by Heather Thomas

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