Cooking in Cafe Paradiso, the internationally-renowned restaurant in Cork City, Denis Cotter has gained a reputation for innovation in his approach to food and for the quality and personal style of his menus. His last book Paradiso Seasons was Winner of the Gourmand Best Vegetarian Book in the World Award. A Paradiso Year represents Denis Cotter's personal journal through Spring and Summer, focussing on his favourite vegetables at their prime moment and, from them, creating sumptuous and thoughtful recipes. Featuring recipes selected from the award winning Paradiso Seasons, prefaced by informative and witty introductions, A Paradiso Year offers a practical and inspirational approach to cooking and eating seasonal food (the section on 'outdoor cooking' will be a godsend to anyone who wants to cook vegetables creatively during the summer 'barbeque' season!).

When Denis Cotter's cooking hits the high notes, as it frequently does, I reckon he produces the best food in Cork and, coincidentally, some of the best vegetarian fare in all of Europe. Relentless inventiveness and a passion for the best produce makes this a favourite (restaurant). Irish Times Magazine

Denis Cotter is owner of the Cafe Paradiso restaurant in Cork. He is the author of the acclaimed Cafe Paradiso Cookbook (Atrium Press, 1999)and Paradiso Seasons (Best Vegetarian Book in the World Award 2003)