Veggie-Centric Cookbook?

After our annual checkups over the holidays, my partner and I received some less than ideal news about our cholesterol and blood pressure, respectively. Though we're addressing the exercise part, we can't deny our love of fatty foods. And I mean really fatty foods: endless cheeses, marbleized meats, cooking in cream and butter and lardo... And did I mention the pastries?! While we're very good about staving off processed foods, we're equally welcoming to the naturally decadent.

That being said, I'm a great veggie lover while he thinks some of my favorite foods are stinky (broccoli, spinach, asparagus, brussel sprouts...). Does anyone have a good recommendation of a vegetable-centric cookbook for a non-veggie eater? I don't want to disguise the vegetables, like you would for an obstinate toddler. But instead, I'd like to teach him (and myself) how to make different kinds of vegetables the center of the meal, not just the side dish.

Since we're not looking to become vegetarians--just re-balance our plates to look a little more leafy, and little less Julia Child-esq--I've encountered some trouble. I'd love to know what books others have found on the nutritious, natural main dish.

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Permalink Reply by plexy on January 21, 2012 at 11:37am

Hi Amanda! We too love the rich foods you've described especially cheese! I can't imagine life without rich cheese! Anyway, I have many good vegetarian cookbooks as I've always loved the cuisine. I'm not going to recommend a cookbook right now though - I'm going to point you towards a website I've come to depend on and love. The recipes are delicious and highly nutritious and their website is full of knowledge and a little fun. An entertaining video accompanies the recipes if you care to watch. A favorite recipe in our family that we make almost weekly is "Massaged Kale Salad" which is found at this site.

www.cookusinterruptus.com

Enjoy!

~plexy~

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Permalink Reply by Maria Jasinkiewicz on January 24, 2012 at 1:40pm

Clean Food by Terry Walters is fantastic. She is pretty much vegetarian and gluten-free. The recipes are wonderful and they are arranged seasonally so the availability of ingredients matches up. It explains the health benefits of most of the ingredients as well. You could also check out any of Deborah Madison's books. She has several vegetarian cookbooks available. Good luck.