Learn what the experts have to say about how to construct a vegetarian diet that meets all your nutritional needs.

    Designed as a basic manual for cooks of all levels of expertise—from beginners to accomplished professionals—it offers both an accessible and comprehensive guide to techniques and ingredients and a collection of the most delicious recipes from the Italian repertoire. As home cooks who have used Marcella’s classic books for years (and whose copies are now splattered and worn) know, there is no one more gifted at teaching us just what we need to know about the taste and texture of a dish and how to achieve it, and there is no one more passionate and inspiring about authentic Italian food.

    Alice Guadalupe Tapp has perfected the art of tamale making, and in TAMALES 101 imparts her knowledge and passion for this comforting treat. TAMALES 101 will show beginners how to make masa dough as well as fold and steam tamales to perfection. Then, once you've mastered the basics, you'll be whipping up batches of Chicken Tomatillo, Chorizo Potato, Vegetable Curry, and Greek tamales in no time. With recipes for nearly 100 traditional, vegetarian, vegan, and specialty tamales and sauces, TAMALES 101 will send you on a culinary adventure that's sure to delight and impress your guests.• Includes 60 food and spot photographs and 15 illustrations showing, step by step, how to spread masa and wrap and tie tamales.• At Tamara's Tamales, Alice and her daughter, Tamara, sell hundreds of tamales a day—and have since 1996.Reviews"Graphically the book shouts ‘olé!' with its vibrant colors and fun type."—The Kansas City Star

    It integrates the latest research and clinical findings with 100 delicious, authentic, easy recipes and Mediterranean lifestyle tips while dispelling any myths and misinformation.Using the Mediterranean Pyramid as a guide, cuisine expert Amy Riolo gets to the core of the Mediterranean lifestyle, and explains what is eaten, when to eat it, and why. Each recipe in The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook contains a cultural tip from the Mediterranean region. Fun historical facts, legend, and lore, as well as nutritional information accompany each recipe.The Ultimate Mediterranean Diet Cookbook features recipes from all countries in the region to include perennial favorites, little known treasures, and recent discoveries.Get ready to enjoy a healthy lifestyle that includes enticing, satisfying, recipes- great for family dinners and entertaining, for any and all occasions, to be appreciated by any palate."Amy Riolo is a true guardian of the techniques and inherent goodness of the Mediterranean life style! Her food, her philosophy is an absolute pleasure to read and consume." - Chef Jason Roberts www.chefjasonroberts.com

    Laura Calder reminds us that we don’t have to commit to mastering the entire canon of French cuisine to make a delectable chocolate mousse or a sole amandine. And just because we’re in the mood for coq au vin doesn’t mean we have to start dinner with a foie gras terrine and end with Grand Marnier souffl�. We can integrate a French dish into the menus already in our repertoire -- serve coq au vin as a main course, with gingerbread or ice-cream sundaes for dessert. Why not?French Taste is all about simplicity. If we get too caught up in the “how to” of French cooking, we miss the point. Yes, French cuisine has given the world impressive recipes and techniques, but the most valuable things the French have to offer when it comes to food are a sense of how to eat with joyful abandon, how to make food look as beautiful as it tastes and how to take time to enjoy good food in good company.

    This exclusive collection of vegetarian recipes is drawn from his column 'The New Vegetarian' for the Guardian's Weekend magazine, and features both brand-new recipes and dishes first devised for that column.Yotam's food inspiration comes from his strong Mediterranean background and his unapologetic love of ingredients. Not a vegetarian himself, his approach to vegetable dishes is wholly original and innovative, based on strong flavours and stunning, fresh combinations. With sections devoted to cooking greens, aubergines, brassicas, rice and cereals, pasta and couscous, pulses, roots, squashes, onions, fruit, mushrooms and tomatoes, the breadth of colours, tastes and textures is extraordinary.Featuring vibrant, evocative food photography from acclaimed photographer Jonathan Lovekin, and with Yotam's voice and personality shining through, Plenty is a must-have for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

     The standard American diet is filled with cheap, processed foods that can lead to hypertension and other health problems. The longer you’ve eaten these foods, the more difficult it can be to swap them out for healthy, whole foods. The Complete DASH Diet for Beginners offers the easiest way of starting—and sticking with—the DASH diet by walking you through every step, ensuring your evolution to better health is as stress-free as possible.The Complete DASH Diet for Beginners sets you up for long-term weight loss and hypertension recovery by delivering: “DASH in 5 Steps”—a practical guide that will kick start your DASH diet eating plan and simplify your transition to the DASH diet lifestyle. Two 7-day DASH diet meal plans that include suggestions for shopping on a budget and making the most of leftovers. 75 easy, delicious recipes that use no more than 5 familiar main ingredients and serve no more than 1-4 people. Expert guidance from cardiac rehab dietitian, Jennifer Koslo, who has used the DASH diet to help numerous clients lower their blood pressure and lose weight. As the author of numerous successful meal plan cookbooks, such as The Heart Healthy Cookbook for Two and Diabetic Cookbook for Two, Jennifer knows what it takes to help readers improve their heart health and manage other concerning conditions. Now, in The Complete DASH Diet for Beginners, she shows you exactly what you need to do to achieve the results you want—and serves up everything you need to get there on one simple, delicious, heart-healthy platter.

    And it will also appeal to the folks who respect the culinary adventurousness of Hannibal Lecter and the Donner party, but aren’t willing to fully commit to the requisite lifestyle change to jump in whole hog (or long pig in this case.)Read on to find the perfect treat for your Halloween gathering.Instructables is the most popular project-sharing community on the Internet. Since August 2005, Instructables has provided easy publishing tools to enable passionate, creative people to share their most innovative projects, recipes, skills, and ideas. Instructables has over 40,000 projects covering all subjects, including crafts, art, electronics, kids, home improvement, pets, outdoors, reuse, bikes, cars, robotics, food, decorating, woodworking, costuming, games, and life in general.

     Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn is used to responding to emergencies. So, when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in Austin, TX, were in dire physical condition-several had dangerously high cholesterol levels (the highest was 344!)-he sprang into action and created a life-saving plan for the firehouse. By following Rip's program, everyone lost weight (some more than 20 lbs.), lowered their cholesterol (Mr. 344's dropped to 196), and improved their overall health. Now, Rip outlines his proven plan in this book. With Rip as your expert coach and motivator, you'll transform your body and lifestyle in a month. His plant-powered eating plan is based on a diet of whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. This invaluable guide features: Dozens of easy, mouthwatering recipes-from pancakes to pizza, Tex-Mex favorites to knockout chocolate desserts-that will keep you looking forward to every bite Pantry-stocking tips will take the panic out of inevitable cravings and on-the-fly meals Guidelines on menu choices that will allow you to eat out, wherever and whenever you want Rip's simple, firefighter-inspired exercise program that will boost your metabolism and melt your fat away. Medically approved, easy-to-follow, and amazingly effective, this diet is designed for anyone who wants to make heroic strides in his or her health, weight, and well-being-all without heroic effort. "Want to be as strong as a Texas firefighter? Or as healthy as a professional triathlete? Then follow the wonderful advice of Rip Esselstyn, who is both. His book can save your life--whether you're a man or a woman. Highly recommended!" -Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, U of California, SF, author, Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease

    With these great pie recipes, you will be able to find that perfect pie to compliment your perfect dinner. In my Simple As Pie Cookbook, I include many old family favorite recipes, some of which have been enhanced with a few new twists. For example, I love cream pies, but I don’t like eating raw egg’s in meringue. So, I use my recipe for cream pie and make a topping that is out of this world. This Cookbook includes recipes for both great dessert pies and a bonus section with delicious savory pies.Old Fashioned Cherry PieTennessee Blackberry PieMountain Blueberry PieBerry Cranberry PieFresh Peach PieCherry Berry Peach PieBaked Strawberry PieDeep Dish Apple PieFabulous Cream ToppingMeringue ToppingOld Fashioned Chocolate Pie Coconut Cream PieLuscious Lemon Cream PieAmazing Banana Cream PieEasy Key Lime PieFluffy Strawberry PieRich Chocolate Pecan PiePecan Cookie PieLuscious Lemon Chess PieApple Butter Pumpkin PieCinnamon Apple Cake PieClassic Butter CrustClassic Graham Cracker CrustCream Cheese Pie CrustEasy Cookie Pie CrustOatmeal Pecan Pie CrustChicken Salad Hot PieCreamy Chicken Vegetable PiePesto Chicken PieSouthern Tomato Cheese PieHearty Taco Pie

    Gluten-free foods are hard to find, do not always taste very good and many people who have to avoid gluten feel overwhelmed and depressed by the fact that they have to follow this diet. Vegan Gluten-free Family Cookbook contains over 80 vegan gluten-free salad, soup, main dish and breakfast recipes, simple and easy to follow. They are guaranteed to provide maximum energy and keep you strong, active, and naturally healthy. Table of Contents: Vegan Gluten-free Salads and Appetizers Apple, Walnut and Radicchio Salad Apple, Celery and Walnut Salad Spinach Stem Salad Fresh Greens Salad Beet and Bean Sprout Salad Warm Quinoa Salad Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Roasted Vegetables Quinoa Salad Quinoa with Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Pesto Cucumber Quinoa Salad Fresh Vegetables Quinoa Salad Warm Mushroom Quinoa Salad Quinoa Tabbouleh Quinoa and Asparagus Salad Warm Cauliflower and Quinoa Salad Quinoa, Zucchini and Carrots Salad Spicy Buckwheat Vegetable Salad Mediterranean Buckwheat Salad Buckwheat Salad with Asparagus and Roasted Peppers Roasted Broccoli Buckwheat Salad Baby Spinach Salad Greek Chick Pea Salad Bulgarian Green Salad Cabbage Salad Red Cabbage Salad Okra Salad Cucumber Salad Beetroot Salad Simple Broccoli Salad Carrot Salad Roasted Eggplants and Peppers Salad Green Bean Salad Haricot Bean Salad Roasted Peppers with Garlic and Parsley Vegan Gluten-free Soups Beetroot and Carrot Soup Minted Pea Soup White Beans Soup Brown Lentil Soup Moroccan Lentil Soup Lentil Cabbage Soup Pumpkin and Bell Pepper Soup Spicy Carrot Soup Mushroom Soup Tomato and Quinoa Soup Spinach, Leek and Quinoa Soup Vegetable Quinoa Soup Spinach and Mushrooms Soup Broccoli and Potato Soup Creamy Potato Soup Leek, Rice and Potato Soup Shredded Cabbage Soup Mediterranean Chickpea Soup Carrot and Chickpea Soup Roasted Red Peppers Soup Spring Nettle Soup Gazpacho Avocado Gazpacho Vegan Gluten-free Main Dishes Spinach and Lentil Quinoa Stew Eggplant Stew Eggplant and Chick Pea Stew Green Pea Stew Green Pea and Mushroom Stew Leek Stew Potato and Leek Stew Zucchinis and Rice Stew Spinach with Rice Vegetable Stew Baked Haricot Beans Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers Stuffed Red Bell Peppers with Haricot Beans Stuffed Grapevine Leaves Green Beans and Potato Stew Cabbage and Rice Stew Rice with Leeks and Olives Rice and Tomatoes Roasted Cauliflower Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Potato and Zucchini Bake New Potatoes with Herbs Okra and Tomatoes Casserole Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Butternut Squash Roasted Artichoke Hearts Beet Fries Grilled Vegetable Skewers Vegan Gluten-free Breakfasts and Desserts Quinoa Banana Pudding Raisin Quinoa Breakfast Berry Quinoa Breakfast Baked Apples Pumpkin Baked with Dry Fruit

    From mouthwatering vegan baking mixes you can create, package, and label yourself, to DIY gift baskets, preserves, liquors, and more, you’ll find that perfect something for everyone, no matter what their views or inclinations. (No one can say no to a chocolate chip cookie after all—vegan or otherwise!)Vegan Food Gifts shows you how easy it is to create great homemade gifts that are not only kind and eco-conscious, but delicious too. So whether you are an expert chef or a beginner cook, a crafty genius or someone without an artistic bone in your body, you’ll find projects that not only suit your skills, but your budget too.Be the hit of the bake sale, the darling of the holidays, the hostess with the most-est, and more with Vegan Food Gifts.

    And with ¡Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook, Eddie shows us that we can enjoy the rich flavors of Mexico in a healthful way that not only nourishes the soul, but our entire body. —María Celeste Arrarás, Puerto Rican broadcast journalist, winner of the 2001 PETA Humanitarian AwardTamales. Enchiladas. Churros. There are so many delicious reasons to love Mexican food. ¡Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook takes a twist that’s both mouthwatering and healthy on these classic dishes. Renowned chef Eddie Garza combines his innovative cooking techniques with traditional Mexican staples. As a leading voice on Latino health and nutrition, Garza is committed to finding healthier ways to enjoy delicious Mexican fare without animal ingredients—and with ¡Salud! Vegan Mexican Cookbook he does exactly that.Enjoy such tantalizing dishes as: Spicy Eggplant Barbacoa Tacos Jackfruit Guisado Tortas Oaxacan Style Mushroom Tamales Classic Chile Relleno Black Bean and Guacamole Sopes Chicken-Style Enchiladas with Green Mole Sauce Rajas con Crema Horchata Mexicana

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    Mother of three, Jessica Seinfeld wages a personal war against sugars, packaged foods, and other nutritional saboteurs, offering appetising alternatives for parents who find themselves succumbing to the fastest and easiest (and least healthy) choices available to them.