Root Stem Leaf Flower: How to Cook with Vegetables and Other Plants – Cookbook Giveaway

Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Root Stem Leaf Flower: How to Cook with Vegetables and Other Plants by Gill Meller.

Gill is a chef, food writer, author, food stylist and cookery teacher and has been part of the River Cottage team for 11 years. In 2017, he answered some questions for our members to celebrate Gather. While he has collaborated on several River Cottage titles, Pig & PorkA to Z, and Outdoor Cooking, Gather was his first solo book. He followed with Time: A Year and a Day in the Kitchen and now Root Stem Leaf Flower – published in 2020 in the UK and in the US in March of this year. I do not own the River Cottage titles, but I know Meller’s three solo titles are beautiful.

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This is a cookbook about plants and making the most of the land’s bounty in our everyday cooking. Making small changes to the way we cook and eat can both lessen the impact we have on the environment and dramatically improve our health and wellbeing: good for us and for future generations to come.

With 120 original recipes, every dish captured with gorgeous imagery, and Gill’s ideas for using the very best fresh ingredients, this title is a thoughtful, inspiring collection of recipes that you’ll want to come back to again and again.

Special thanks to the publisher for providing three copies of this title in our promotion. Entry options include answering the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you like to try first?

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125 Comments

  • roserobin  on  April 6, 2021

    I will definitely be cooking first the Carrot cooked in butter, red wine, bay, star anise & cinnamon. I love it when a humble ingredient like carrots are transformed by the addition of a few ingredients and a bit of time and care. I think I might try it tonight!

  • hbakke  on  April 6, 2021

    An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar

  • GreenhouseCheryl  on  April 6, 2021

    An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar – Just told my husband he needed to cold smoke some garlic!!!

  • ccav  on  April 6, 2021

    Whole roast broccoli with honey and seeds

  • nicolebuckland  on  April 7, 2021

    Fried radishes!

  • JRumi  on  April 7, 2021

    A Spring soup

  • Plumbobmummy  on  April 7, 2021

    Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue

  • ravensfan  on  April 7, 2021

    A spring soup

  • maci234  on  April 7, 2021

    An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar

  • Dendav  on  April 7, 2021

    A spring soup

  • RSW  on  April 7, 2021

    Blackberry, plum, olive oil and rosemary cake

  • Sandy.Castle  on  April 7, 2021

    A tart for May is my choice, has all of my favourite things.

  • nvernon  on  April 7, 2021

    Wholemeal rhubarb and ginger upside-down cake

  • sarahawker  on  April 7, 2021

    Damsons on toast with honey, star anise, chilli, thyme and goat’s cheese

  • thecharlah  on  April 7, 2021

    Autumn vegetable stew

  • CapeCodCook  on  April 7, 2021

    The carrots cooked in butter, red wine, and bay!

  • Siegal  on  April 8, 2021

    Fried radishes

  • DarcyVaughn  on  April 8, 2021

    Asparagus cooked on the fire with labneh, mint, almonds and seeds

  • agreaves19  on  April 8, 2021

    I would love to try a spring soup

  • Jilliwilliwoo  on  April 8, 2021

    Blackcurrant ripple goat’s milk sorbet – looks amazing!

  • inflytur  on  April 8, 2021

    Parsnip, roast garlic, and chestnut soup sounds delicious

  • maisietoo  on  April 8, 2021

    A Spring soup

  • nyserge  on  April 8, 2021

    Sweetcorn, rosemary and smoked cheddar soufflé

  • ElizM  on  April 8, 2021

    Sea kale with capers, rosemary, parsley and cream

  • dbranigan27  on  April 8, 2021

    I think I would try the New potatoes with elderflower and lemon thyme.

  • Pandorabilia  on  April 9, 2021

    I would like to try the new potatoes, roasted garlic, onion and cheddar omelette first -it sounds filling and tasty!

  • LaurenE  on  April 9, 2021

    Fried radishes

  • jenlhawes  on  April 9, 2021

    Green strawberry, fennel and gooseberry salad with tarragon and mint

  • foodie16  on  April 9, 2021

    Aubergine on toast with basil, pumpkin seeds and chilli

  • eggplantolive  on  April 9, 2021

    Carrots cooked in butter, red wine, bay, star anise & cinnamon first; would love to read and explore this book!

  • dzm  on  April 9, 2021

    A Spring Soup

  • youngsvnnhrs  on  April 9, 2021

    Courgette flatbreads with lots of herbs and goat’s cheese

  • MarciK  on  April 9, 2021

    Squash, lentil, tomato and rosemary pie

  • JenThomas318  on  April 9, 2021

    A late summer lasagne of sorts

  • Roosta  on  April 9, 2021

    An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar

  • Shelley.b  on  April 9, 2021

    Fried radishes

  • Ingridemery  on  April 9, 2021

    A late summer lasagne of sorts

  • efriede  on  April 9, 2021

    I would start with a spring dish, like Fried Radishes

  • hrk  on  April 9, 2021

    Spiced beetroot and fermented cabbage fritters

  • annettle  on  April 10, 2021

    The strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue looks divine, I’d love to try that!

  • sarahteertzah  on  April 10, 2021

    Salted chocolate pumpkin tart

  • maria411  on  April 11, 2021

    new potato and nettle soup

  • permie_girl  on  April 12, 2021

    New potatoes with elderflower and lemon thyme

  • RickPearson54  on  April 12, 2021

    fried radishes

  • gilmonster  on  April 12, 2021

    Sweetcorn, rosemary and smoked cheddar soufflé

  • Jennifer7  on  April 13, 2021

    potato omelet sounds interesting

  • redcurrant  on  April 14, 2021

    Preserved pears for winter

  • Ishtar  on  April 15, 2021

    Sweetcorn, rosemary and smoked cheddar soufflé

  • aliceowlmug  on  April 15, 2021

    This looks right up my street. Always interested in new ways to cook carrots, and the swede recipe looks nice – I don’t often cook with swede.

  • MaggieMaggieMae  on  April 16, 2021

    Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue

  • InAHealthyKitchen  on  April 17, 2021

    The Spring Soup

  • Sfgordon  on  April 17, 2021

    I’d try a little courgette and kohlrabi salad!

  • Pardeus  on  April 18, 2021

    An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar

  • montymonster  on  April 18, 2021

    There are so many delicious recipes but I wouldnt mind trying the roasted swede, sage and chestnuts.

  • Isis1981uk  on  April 19, 2021

    New potatoes with elderflower and lemon thyme

  • justcooking  on  April 19, 2021

    Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue

  • CEGilbert  on  April 19, 2021

    Blackberry and apple ice cream

  • ChicagoJen  on  April 19, 2021

    frozen raspberry parfait

  • love2chow  on  April 20, 2021

    Pickled fennel, mushroom and rocket salad

  • Sand9  on  April 21, 2021

    Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue

  • RuthHarwood  on  April 23, 2021

    Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue

  • Dannausc  on  April 24, 2021

    Wild garlic pesto

  • Jenniferw88  on  April 25, 2021

    I’d like to try An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar

  • debbiehb  on  April 26, 2021

    Artichokes and new potatoes with garlic mayonnaise and toast

  • sywcindy  on  April 27, 2021

    Autumn vegetable stew!

  • Binguy  on  April 27, 2021

    Broad bean rye crispbreads with artichokes and mint

  • Lafauvette  on  April 28, 2021

    Wild garlic pesto

  • moralla  on  April 30, 2021

    Courgette flatbreads with lots of herbs and goat’s cheese

  • Dhasenkampf  on  May 1, 2021

    A little courgette and kohlrabi salad

  • bookmark77  on  May 2, 2021

    A Spring soup

  • bookmark58  on  May 2, 2021

    Sea kale with capers, rosemary, parsley and cream

  • v.t  on  May 2, 2021

    Blackberry & Apple Icecream!

  • kmwyman  on  May 5, 2021

    the “late summer lasagne of sorts”

  • Pamyoungvb  on  May 7, 2021

    Sea kale with capers, rosemary, parsley and cream. How unusual.

  • Breeze81  on  May 9, 2021

    An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar

  • maggz19671  on  May 9, 2021

    Spring soup ! Perfect

  • ceejayen  on  May 13, 2021

    Radish and sugar snap pea salad

  • Laura1  on  May 15, 2021

    spring soup

  • banba1  on  May 15, 2021

    Broad beans and peas with new potato and parsley gnocchi, chives and tarragon

  • Shelmar  on  May 18, 2021

    Strawberries with rose and cardamom

  • CatsintheKitchen  on  May 19, 2021

    Wholemeal Rhubarb and Ginger Upside Down Cake

  • kmn4  on  May 23, 2021

    Strawberries with rose and cardamom

  • Jellyfish  on  May 25, 2021

    blackcurrent ripple goat’s milk sorbey

  • vhfvhf  on  May 27, 2021

    New potatoes with elderflower and lemon thyme

  • avonleajules  on  June 3, 2021

    An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar..yum!

  • Yatota74  on  June 5, 2021

    New potato and nettle soup

  • jessamybride  on  June 7, 2021

    The Taste of Summer!
    Green strawberry, fennel and gooseberry salad with tarragon and mint

  • jules56  on  June 7, 2021

    An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar

  • slambo70  on  June 9, 2021

    A spring soup

  • sheridarby  on  June 10, 2021

    A Spring Soup

  • t.t  on  June 12, 2021

    Aubergines and roast tomatoes for everything

  • DimensionAEB  on  June 12, 2021

    Sweetcorn, rosemary and smoked cheddar souffle

  • MrRichTea  on  June 12, 2021

    A spring soup

  • janinex  on  June 12, 2021

    Cauliflower cheese gratin with ceps and parsley (my kind of food)

  • Hedgehog101  on  June 12, 2021

    Wild garlic pesto

  • portkey  on  June 12, 2021

    An omelette of new potatoes, smoked garlic, onions and cheddar

  • Twiddle  on  June 12, 2021

    Blackberry, plum, olive oil and rosemary cake

  • jhejhejhejhe  on  June 14, 2021

    Broad beans and peas with new potato and parsley gnocchi, chives and tarragon

  • shahedc  on  June 14, 2021

    Damsons on toast with honey, star anise, chilli, thyme and goat’s cheese

  • yoeydavis  on  June 14, 2021

    strawberry lemon and elderflower meringue

  • JEWGAL777  on  June 18, 2021

    Asparagus and quinoa salad with peas and broad beans.

  • luccio  on  June 18, 2021

    Wholemeal rhubarb and ginger upside-down cake

  • tararr  on  June 18, 2021

    Blackberry, plum, olive oil and rosemary cake

  • Good_Cooker  on  June 18, 2021

    Quince tea cake

  • MaineDruid  on  June 18, 2021

    The Autumn vegetable stew looks appealing, even though it isn’t even summer yet 😉

  • pokarekare  on  June 19, 2021

    Courgette flatbreads

  • PeavineBlues  on  June 19, 2021

    Wild Garlic Pesto

  • Elve56  on  June 20, 2021

    Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue, another lovely way to use St. Germain!

  • Shelley.b  on  June 20, 2021

    A late summer lasagna of sorts

  • teamkies  on  June 20, 2021

    Strawberry, lemon, and elderflower meringue

  • KarenDel  on  June 23, 2021

    Roast little gems with peas, peppercorns, parsley and cream

  • orchidlady01  on  June 24, 2021

    Broad beans and peas with new potato and parsley gnocchi, chives and tarragon

  • silversand  on  June 24, 2021

    Asparagus and quinoa salad with peas and broad beans

  • Leonard5854  on  June 24, 2021

    Jerusalem artichoke, kale and blue cheese tart

  • zeenie  on  June 25, 2021

    Wild garlic pesto

  • elisabeta  on  June 25, 2021

    Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue

  • Karla123  on  June 25, 2021

    “Roast pears with shallots, bay, lemon and thyme”…sounds so delish!

  • PatBarrett  on  June 25, 2021

    A spring soup

  • andyszym  on  June 25, 2021

    Autumn vegetable stew

  • Bloomingfox  on  June 26, 2021

    Strawberry, lemon and elderflower meringue

  • Semimedium  on  June 26, 2021

    New potato and nettle soup!

  • GeorgeWW  on  June 26, 2021

    A blueberry clafoutis sounds delicious!

  • tarae1204  on  June 29, 2021

    Wholemeal rhubarb and ginger upside down cake.

  • Lordsnot  on  June 29, 2021

    New potatoes with elderflower and lemon thyme

  • Lora724  on  July 5, 2021

    Blueberry, honey and lavender mess sounds delish.

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