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She has over 100 simple, healthy, and flavorful recipes.
Wendy Lopez, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.
“One of my favorite recipes is the scrambled harissa tofu from the brunch section.
It can be made quickly and is bursting with flavor.
I also love the grilled beefsteak tomatoes with chili, garlic, and ginger.
Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
The author explicitly says, This is not a diet book!
The recipes are full of colorful vegetables and fruits and other nutrient-rich foods at an affordable price.
Then recipes are organized by meals and snacks, including a creative category, handheld foods.
I often cook kinpira gobostir-fried shredded gobo (burdock root) with carrots.
Burdock root is my favorite vegetable.
It’s abundant in dietary fiber and a great source of trace minerals.
Written by a dietitian, all the recipes are well balanced, affordable, and easy to prepare.
There is also a guide to picking out the best seafood and how to prep and store it.
also eating other animal proteins.
The recipes are creative, delicious, and fun!
Her Gullah rice recipe is so full of flavor, and I love that it’s a one-pot dish!
I love making all of these.
“This cookbook shows off the healthfulness of traditional foods of the South.
Thoughdiabetesis in the title, it’s perfect for anyone wanting healthy recipes.
Marisa Moore, M.B.A., R.D.N., L.D.
Youll find recipes from all sorts of cuisines!”
and the incredibly beautiful photos.
Abby Langer, R.D.
I have always said that food is like religion.
As Richards says, Today I know a certain truth: Food is a religion of its own.
Different regions have produced great preachers of cuisine.
“One of my favorite recipes is his grilled peach toast with pimiento cheese.
It’s truly a perfect blend of savory and sweet as well a crunchy and jammya symphony!
Seafood is my favorite food and his oysters and cucumber mignonette do not disappoint.
This refreshing dish is perfection as it brings together the brine of the ocean and crunch of the fields.
Every recipe in this book is winner.
My favorites are lentil and walnut tacos and the chocolate cupcakes with salted caramel frosting.
I love Desiree’s fun narrative and easy-to-understand nutrition information.
She uses minimal steps, easy ingredients, and my favorite part: quick post-cooking cleanup.
In fact, it does just that.
It’s an incredible mix of flavors from across the diaspora.
Each recipe is paired with a soundtrack and a few reading suggestions.
The headnotes tell a story that invites you into the dish in an intimate way.
It’s quite simple to recreate while bursting with flavor.”
A full nutrition analysis of each recipe is also included.”
Cara Harbstreet, M.S., R.D., L.D.
ofStreet Smart Nutrition
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Taco!
Scattered throughout are little cheat sheets and reminders for how to cook various items.
Theres recipes for all meals, including sections just on eggs, soups and salads, and desserts."
It teaches you how to cook vegetables by dividing chapters into preparation methods, like sauteing or roasting.
And the author doesn’t skimp on olive oil, butter, or cheese.
Rachael Hartley
Meals That Heal, by Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., R.D.
I love this cookbook because the author incorporates science-based nutrition information while sharing delicious and easy recipes.
Marisa Moore
The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
Many people get ‘stuck’ with diet advice like following keto or intermittent fasting or a combination.
I use the balanced-plate method with clients and this book has become a go-to resource for recipes.
And the third chapter is dedicated to sample menus for balanced plates for a week."
There is also a modified keto chapter that I wish was not included.
I love her balanced, nonjudgemental approach, which I share.
She talks about mindful eating, food shaming, and treating your body well.
My other favorite is the roast chicken with creme fraiche."
Alissa Rumsey
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