The Complete Idiot's Guide Greens Cookbook

The Complete Idiot's Guide Greens Cookbook
Author: Trish Sebben-Krupka
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 161564346X

The Complete Idiot's Guide® Greens Cookbook includes more than 200 mostly vegan and many vegetarian recipes for greens and provides nutritional and preparation information to help readers get the most flavor and nutrition from the greens they eat. In addition to traditional greens, this cookbook covers many newly-popular greens, such as bok choy, beet, kale, and dandelion.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Smoothies

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Smoothies
Author: Bo Rinaldi
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1101585749

Green smoothies are not the sugary concoctions that come to mind when people hear the word "smoothie." They are instead highly nutritious creations that are intended to increase energy, boost metabolism, burn fat, and cleanse the body of toxins. Green smoothies utilize fresh, healthful foods, "superfoods," and a multitude of fantastic ingredients that together offer amazing health benefits. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Green Smoothies starts with the health benefits of green smoothies and how to make them properly and fully enjoy them, while the bulk of the book is comprised of 150 fun, nutritious, and delicious recipes, supplemented with numerous variations throughout.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
Author: Julieanna Hever
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2011-08-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1101543361

The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year. A growing number of physicians advocate a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Plant-Based Nutrition, readers will find: ? Where to get nutrients that others get from meat and dairy. ? How to avoid the vegan pitfall of overfed but undernourished. ? How to spot hidden animal ingredients in packaged foods. ? Tips for eating at restaurants. ? Special considerations for children and seniors.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking—for Guys

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking—for Guys
Author: Tod Dimmick
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2004-10-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1440696284

No more burnt offerings! Whether it’s nachos or crock-pot kielbasa, a party, something quick for the kids’ lunch, a romantic date night, or dinner-for-one, this guy-friendly cookbook features over 230 real-food recipes for everything from vegetables, pasta, and desserts, to leftovers, appetizers, and grilling. Instead of relying on shortcuts, canned food, or unhealthy processed ingredients, it pares down complex cooking instructions, explains basic cooking terms, figures in prep time and cook time, and allots larger portion sizes. • Notes high-salt or high-cholesterol recipes. • Includes more than 230 recipes. • Provides special tips, advice, and recipe construction for beginners, plus bigger portion sizes for hungry men.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Cooking
Author: Beverly Bennett
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2008
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781592577705

Delicious recipes for the growing vegan lifestyle. There are so many reasons to go vegan--health and nutrition, weight loss, green and sustainable living, and prevention of cruelty to animals. With over 200 mouth-watering recipes and tips for converting meat- and dairybased dishes into vegan ones, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegan Cooking will help readers enjoy a healthy vegan diet without sacrificing taste.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Mediterranean Diet
Author: Chef Stephanie Green
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2010-12-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 110144584X

Healthy food = healthy lifestyle Based on a nutritional principle time-tested for success for literally thousands of years, the Mediterranean Diet consists of a balance of all food groups with an emphasis on foods with high Omega-3 fat content such as fish, beans, and olive oil. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Mediterranean Diet introduces the healthy cuisine enjoyed in countries such as Spain, Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and much of the Middle East. • Features more than 75 delicious, easy to prepare recipes-each with a complete nutritional breakdown of fats and calories-and daily meal plans • Easy step–by–step shopping and preparation tips and instructions • Detailed chapters about food groups and nutrition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Superfood Cookbook

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Superfood Cookbook
Author: Heidi McIndoo MS RD LDN
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2008-02-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1436212537

Take healthy eating to a whole new level. With the declining popularity of fad diets, many people are turning to sensible, moderate eating habits that include foods that go beyond basic nutrition. Inside, readers will find recipes for the super fruits and vegetables, protein, and spices and flavors. * One of the superfoods, blueberries, have been ranked No. 1 in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables * Wild Oats, a chain of health food stores, is promoting 20 different superfoods, from berries to seeds and yogurt

The Book of Greens

The Book of Greens
Author: Jenn Louis
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-04-11
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 160774984X

From one of Portland, Oregon’s most acclaimed chefs comes an IACP award-winning encyclopedic reference to the world of greens, with more than 175 creative recipes for every meal of the day. For any home cook who is stuck in a “three-green rut”—who wants to cook healthy, delicious, vegetable-focused meals, but is tired of predictable salads with kale, lettuce, cabbage, and the other usual suspects—The Book of Greens has the solution. Chef Jenn Louis has compiled more than 175 recipes for simple, show-stopping fare, from snacks to soups to mains (and even breakfast and dessert) that will inspire you to reach for new greens at the farmers’ market, or use your old standbys in new ways. Organized alphabetically by green, each entry features information on seasonality, nutrition, and prep and storage tips, along with recipes like Grilled Cabbage with Miso and Lime, Radish Greens and Mango Smoothie, and Pasta Dough with Tomato Leaves. Winner of the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award for "Health & Special Diet" category Finalist for the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Awards for "Vegetable-Focused Cooking" category

Asian Greens

Asian Greens
Author: Anita Loh-Yien Lau
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2001-11-03
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780312282820

For those cooks who can use a little help telling the difference between bok choi and Chinese kale, "Asian Greens" provides a color photograph of each green, shares hints for selecting them at the store, and gives detailed directions on how to prepare them. The book also includes sections on the equipment, tools, and techniques essential for Asian cooking, and includes 75 authentic recipes.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Grilling

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Grilling
Author: Don Mauer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2006-04-04
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1440690995

Expert Don Mauer walks barbeque novices through the basic techniques of grilling, from building a fire (for charcoal grills) to getting the heat just right (for gas grills). With tips and 250 recipes, grillers will learn to manage their grill space and heating zones like a pro while surprising family and guests with everything from tasty hamburger basics to fantastic fish and veggies.