Dinner (book)

Dinner
AuthorMeera Sodha
GenreCookbook
PublisherFig Tree (Penguin Books imprint), Flatiron Books (adapted for the US)
Publication date2024-08-01
Publication placeLondon
Pages320
ISBN978-0-241-48800-3

Dinner: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes for the Most Important Meal of the Day is a 2024 cookbook by Meera Sodha published by Fig Tree, an imprint of Penguin Books.[1][2]

Background

In addition to containing vegan and vegetarian recipes, the book also includes stories and essays.[3] It deals with cooking and Sodha's experiences of going through a creative drought.[4]

Reception

Dinner received positive reviews from critics.[5][4][1][6] Bee Wilson of The Guardian named it one of the five best cookbooks of 2024, describing it as "a joyous rundown of mostly one-pot or one-tray dinners, many of them Asian."[7] It was shortlisted for the André Simon Food & Drink Book Award.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Meera, Sodha. "Dinner: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes for the Most Important Meal of the Day [American Measurements]". Library Journal. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  2. ^ Sodha, Meera (2004-08-01). Dinner: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes for the Most Important Meal of the Day. London: Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-241-48800-3.
  3. ^ Sodha, Meera (2024-03-07). "How making Dinner brought me joy". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  4. ^ a b Karnasiewicz, Sarah (2025-04-11). "Lost Your Cooking Mojo? She's Been There—and Wants to Help". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  5. ^ Fawzy, Mary (2024-12-16). "12 Best Vegan And Vegetarian Cookbooks Of 2024". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  6. ^ Buck, Ivy (2025-12-11). "Feast your eyes on these 10 cookbooks from 2025". NPR. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  7. ^ Wilson, Bee (2024-12-07). "Five of the best food books of 2024". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  8. ^ "Recent Shortlists". André Simon Memorial Fund. Archived from the original on 5 December 2025. Retrieved 30 November 2025.