{"product_id":"plants-on-fire-modern-vegetarian-barbecue-9781460768969","title":"Plants on Fire: Modern Vegetarian Barbecue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake your home cooking easier, smarter and a lot more fun with this cookbook from \u003cem\u003eMasterchef Australia\u003c\/em\u003e's Simon Toohey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerations of us have grown up on meat as the centrepiece of every meal. The vegetables? Often an afterthought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimon Toohey is not here to change centuries of food traditions (or your meat-eating habits), but he can help make your veggies taste better. \u003cem\u003ePlants on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e is the culmination of his ten-year journey learning how to cook simply and elementally with vegetables to extract maximum flavour. These 100+ everyday recipes are designed to ignite your taste buds and your passion for cooking over flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing fire, you can unlock what's already in the plant - the sweetness, the texture, the bite, the surprise. Throw a cabbage straight into the coals, brush off the ash, slice it open, and you've got one of the most flavourful things you'll ever eat. Take a pumpkin, roast it whole in its own skin, and it becomes something soft, smoky and deeply satisfying. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith recipes ranging from snacks to feast-worthy plates, this book proves that plants aren't only the side act - they're the main event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Hot dang! Get ready to have your inspiration fired up for grilling gourds, torching turnips and burning brassicas' ALICE ZASLAVSKY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'As the Fruit Nerd, I'm always searching for people who make produce shine, and Simon does exactly that. \u003cem\u003ePlants on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration of his creativity and energy, unlocking bold flavours and proving that seasonal produce can be the star of any dish! TRANH TRUONG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781460768969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 27 Oct 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: New South Wales, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 26.1(H)x21(L)x2.9(W)1190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 1190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eSimon Toohey is a chef, television presenter and sustainability advocate known for making plant-forward cooking exciting, accessible and full of flavour. He first came to national attention as a finalist on MasterChef Australia in 2019, returning in 2020 to continue championing a more thoughtful, sustainable way of eating.   Since then, Simon has gone on to host Channel 10's Freshly Picked, a series celebrating local producers, seasonal ingredients and everyday cooking with purpose. His work across television, events and digital media reflects a long-standing passion for supporting growers, reducing waste and reconnecting people with where food comes from.   Beyond the screen, Simon has launched successful food ventures, co-founded the Sustainable Earth Network, along with opening a farmers market in the heart of Geelong that focuses on the local food movement and creating an accessible and positive food environment for all.  He has further partnered with leading brands focused on sustainability and wellbeing. With an engaged national audience, he is a trusted voice in food, lifestyle and conscious living.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Simon Toohey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51528090419417,"sku":"9781460768969","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781460768969.jpg?v=1794035411","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/plants-on-fire-modern-vegetarian-barbecue-9781460768969","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}