Cozy, vegetarian recipes from River Cottage chef Gill Meller's book 'Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower'

In this extract from his third solo cookbook – 'Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower', River Cottage’s head chef Gill Meller shares this delicious recipe for a salad with roasted aubergines and courgettes

In this extract from his third solo cookbook – 'Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower', River Cottage’s head chef Gill Meller shares this mouthwatering recipe for tomatoes baked in a delicious crispy batter

In this extract from his third solo cookbook – 'Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower', River Cottage’s head chef Gill Meller shares this recipe for spicy flatbreads with roasted carrots, spices and seeds. Perfect for a warm lunch or side dish.

In this extract from his third solo cookbook – 'Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower', River Cottage’s head chef Gill Meller shares this recipe for a hearty vegetarian dish with beetroot and warm horseradish mashed potatoes

In this extract from his third solo cookbook – 'Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower', River Cottage’s head chef Gill Meller shares this recipe delicious recipe for roast fennel and potatoes with pesto recipe

In this extract from his third solo cookbook – 'Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower', River Cottage’s head chef Gill Meller shares this recipe for a tangy and sweet cheesecake