Cooking is often overcomplicated, and my intention in writing this book is to teach you that it can be very simple. On TV, food is glamorized so much that viewers become intimidated and reluctant to try the recipes. I’ve done the opposite and put together very basic recipes that you’ll actually want to make and eat. When you start being able to create food that tastes really good and makes your body feel vibrant, you’re going to become more comfortable in the kitchen. Soon enough, you’ll be creating exciting new concoctions of your own that you’ll want to share with others.
For now, step away from exotic ingredients and fancy cutting methods. Trust me—homemade food is a precious gift, and you have all the skills to start right now! A big ingredient missing in modern nutrition is what I like to call Vitamin L, for love. This is a major reason the food you make at home is so different from the food you eat at a restaurant. So often at restaurants, everything is fine and friendly in the dining room and you have a great experience, but the truth is that the chefs in the kitchen are often stressed and sometimes underpaid, leading them to care very little about putting love into the food they’re making, even if cooking is their passion. For this reason, it’s important to try to make most of your food at home. As you start cooking more, notice how you feel after eating a meal you or a loved one prepared at home versus how you feel after a restaurant meal. It may be the exact same food, but I bet you’ll get that “something’s missing” feeling. You guessed it—Vitamin L.
I wrote this book to support you in putting love into the food you make so that you can share that love with your clients, family, friends, and most importantly, yourself. I’ve included foods that cater to many different dietary restrictions. I’ve gone through a lot of experimentation with my own approach to food, and I’ve seen thousands of people have life-changing epiphanies in this area. No one diet works for everyone.
Dairy will work for some people but not others. Some will want to eat meat and others will want to be vegan. I have also seen a lot of differences between the types of food men like to eat and the types of food women like to eat. Bio-individuality is the core principle here—one person’s food is another person’s poison, and no two people will thrive on the exact same diet. I created this cookbook to be a universal tool that everyone will find helpful, no matter what your dietary preferences are.
Even if you have no dietary restrictions and just love good food, you’re going to find a lot of value in these recipes. Food is transformative, and you’ll become so much more connected with your family and friends when you come together to share food. I want to inspire you to get comfortable in the kitchen and start feeding your soul today.