Halloumi

Halloumi is a collection of 40 recipes for anyone new to cooking with this cheese. The book is brightly photographed and playfully designed, and its recipes use basic ingredients and simple methods.

Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese traditionally made from a mix of sheep's and goat's milk, related to cheeses such as mozzarella and paneer. Its high melting point means it grills and fries well, which makes it a versatile ingredient and a good meat substitute for vegetarians, people moving toward vegetarian eating, or anyone wanting to vary their diet. As it becomes easier to find in grocery stores, home cooks will want ideas for using it.

The recipes draw on a range of cuisines and cover classic favourites, summer salads, comfort dishes and winter warmers. Examples include Halloumi Fries, Summer Skewers, Risotto, a Fried 'Pork Belly', a Winter Salad, Chili sin Carne and Tikka Masala. Author Rasmus Zepernick also offers vegetarian versions of some of his family's best-loved meat dishes.

The book works as a practical introduction whether you want to turn a simple salad or side dish into a filling lunch or feed a group of hungry vegetarians.