Here, classics like ratatouille share the table with lesser-known recipes such as upside-down aubergine tart and celeriac soup with bouillabaisse seasonings. Drawing on French, Spanish and Italian traditions – and more from around the Mediterranean – the dishes celebrate the simple, generous flavours and fresh produce of southern Europe. Living in France and Spain for many years, Veronica has collected and adapted hundreds of recipes from neighbours, restaurants and favourite cookbooks. Here, she shares some of the best, which she turns to again and again. A personal take on the pleasure of cooking, this is your invitation to reconnect with Mediterranean cuisine.