“Enchant, stay beautiful and graceful, but do this, eat well. Bring the same consideration to the preparation of your food as you devote to your appearance. Let your dinner be a poem, like your dress.”

— Charles Pierre Monselet, French author
Letters to Emily

burdock, squash, and brussels stir-fry

delectable vegetable sides

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Vegetables are a staple of the plant-based diet. I encourage you to gorge on them and fill half your plate with veggies in all the colors of the rainbow. They are packed with the micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals we need for good health and longevity. In this chapter, I’ll explain the different methods for cooking vegetables and give you delicious recipes that will never leave you bored. If you let the seasons dictate which vegetable you use, each recipe can be transformed into a new dish as the year goes on, offering unlimited possibilities.