Heather Whinney is an established cookery writer and stylist who firmly believes that the best way to cook meat-free is the lazy way. She loves creating delicious recipes with minimal effort, using good seasonal ingredients and local produce to cook tasty, simple and uncomplicated food.

Heather has worked in several national magazines, including Good Housekeeping, Woman and Home and Prima Magazine, and is the author of Cook Express and The Slow Cook Book. Throughout her career in cookery and magazine publishing, Heather has worked on cookery projects from concept to publication, from recipe development to recipe testing and editing. Her newest cookbook, The Green Slow Cooker, will show you how to create more than 80 fuss-free, delicious veggie recipes all in one pot, without ever compromising on flavour.