Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes With The 38 Healthiest Ingredients (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
This is my favorite cookbook! (This is saying something because I have a lot!!) Not only are the photographs stunning and the recipes mouthwatering, but this book also includes information about all of the ingredients in a beautiful and easy to use format. The first 65 pages of the book describe all the healthy ingredients and lists the health benefits, how to buy and store each ingredient, preparation tips, and other fun ideas! Then there are tons of awesome recipes, with a picture of EVERY DISH!! At the end of the book, you will find information on the basics...oils, alliums, herbs, spices, and alternative sweeteners! Plus, a glossary of terms and a nutritional index!! This book is truly a phenomenal source and impressed me more than words can describe! The recipes are healthy, imaginative and inspiring! It was exactly what I was looking for at this point in my life! Here is a list of the 38 Power Foods: Asparagus, Artichokes, Avocados, Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Kale, Mushrooms, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Winter Squash, Apricots, Berries, Citrus, Kiwifruits, Papayas, Pears, Brown Rice, Oats, Quinoa, Dried Beans, Green Peas, Soybeans/Edamame, Almonds, Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts, Flaxseed, Pumpkin Seeds, Eggs, Yogurt, Sablefish, Rainbow Trout, and Wild Alaskan Salmon. Nice cookbook. It begins by presenting the editors' perspective. The authors note that (Page 10): "In 'Power Foods,' we'll show you how 'delicious' and 'nutritious' can actually go together, and that healthy living doesn't have to be challenging." Page 11 provides "the golden rules" for healthy eating, among which are: choose a wide variety of unprocessed foods, shop locally and eat seasonally, buy organic, limit salt intake, and so on. Sensible rules that we all know--but often ignore.Starting on page 17, the book notes examples of power foods, some of the most potent foods in terms of their impacts on health. Veggies? Think asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes, among others. Fruits? Apricots, berries, citrus, and a handful of others. Grains and legumes? Brown rice, oats, quinoa (technically, not a grain--but close enough according to the authors), soybeans, etc. Nuts and seeds? Among the champs are: almonds, pistachios, walnuts, flaxseed, and pumpkin seeds. Eggs, yogurt, and fish? Eggs, sablefish, wild Alaskan salmon, and a couple others.Then, recipes by "genre." This section begins with breakfasts. I really enjoy a good frittata--although I haven't done so for awhile. So the two recipes here are making me think I ought to revisit this delightful dish--Frittata ranchera with black bean as well as Mushroom and scallion frittata. Starters and snacks: Yum. Steamed artichokes with two dipping sauces (tarragon-yogurt sauce and a spicy aioli). With edamame (from soybeans) as a key ingredient, there is a soy-wasabi spread that looks to be spicy--and tasty. Sandwiches and wraps. We are trying to incorporate more tofu dishes into our rotations of dinners. Here, an open-faced tomato sandwich with herbs and creamy tofu spread is alluring. Then, there is Grilled mushroom (using portabellas) burgers with white bean spread.Soups and stews? Try Mushroom soup with poached eggs and parmesan cheese. The photo on page 157 looks so tempting! As we are trying more tofu dishes, so--too--are we assessing recipes containing quinoa. Intriguing recipe: Quinoa and corn salad with toasted pumpkin seeds.Anyhow, you get the idea. The creators of this volume attempt to show that using healthy foods can be wed to eating tasty meals. Overall, I think that this cookbook works and its recipes make the case for healthy eating that will also be enjoyable eating. . . .
What do You think about Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes With The 38 Healthiest Ingredients (2010)?
damn! nearly every recipe makes me salivate; I absolutely cannot wait to try them!
—Kat
great cookbook, simple recipes full of healthy ingredients, use it all the time
—raven
One of my top 3 cookbooks. Great recipes that are healthy and yummy!
—jadeyes914
Good recipes but nothing that stood out to me.
—Kris
