Bravo to a man who puts his carrots before his lamb chops. For chef Matt Wilkinson, vegetables clearly come first. Whether he’s cooking at his Melbourne eatery Pope Joan or at home, Matt obviously lets seasonal vegetables do the work.

This wonderful collection of recipes is not strictly for vegetarians; it is just that the parade is about plants. Matt takes 24 of his favourite veggies and brings in other ingredients around them. Beautifully illustrated, with easy creations and a true celebration of eating step by step through the seasons. Yippee for another Melbourne-based chef who is celebrating menus built on accessible and affordable food.