You open the fridge after a long day at work and find yourself facing a few wilted carrots and an onion rolling at the bottom of the vegetable drawer. Before you close the door and open Deliveroo, EAT THE FOOD YOU BUY is here to show you how to turn the most basic ingredients into delicious meals. With a chapter dedicated to 15 of the most wasted ingredients – 10 vegetables, 5 meats – along with an entire section on pantry essentials, this book is full of inspiration on how to transform those sad carrots into a tasty meal: from a hot Curried Carrot Soup to a spicy Som Tum-style Salad or even a delicious Carrot Cake. Along with a variety of wonderful recipes on how to make Zucchini, Potatoes, and Broccoli “sing,” Martyn shares his foolproof guide to cooking, tasting, storing, and presenting each ingredient, giving you the tools and freedom to cook impressively with whatever you have on hand. This cookbook will not only make your groceries last longer but will reduce your reliance on processed foods, cut food waste, and boost your confidence to upgrade the flavor of every dish, so you can enjoy simple ingredients more than ever.