FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
COMMON TERMS
power foods
VEGETABLES

Artichokes

Asparagus

Avocados

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Carrots

Kale

Mushrooms

Spinach

Sweet Potatoes

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Winter Squash

FRUITS

Apricots

Berries

Citrus

Kiwifruits

Papayas

Pears

GRAINS AND LEGUMES

Brown Rice

Oats

Quinoa

Dried Beans

Green Peas

Soybeans (Edamame)

NUTS AND SEEDS

Almonds

Pecans

Pistachios

Walnuts

Flaxseed

Pumpkin Seeds

EGGS, YOGURT, AND FISH

Eggs

Yogurt

Sablefish

Rainbow Trout

Wild Alaskan Salmon

recipes
BREAKFAST

Power Protein Smoothie

Papaya-Ginger Smoothie

Avocado-Pear Smoothie

Cherry-Berry Tea Smoothie

Granola

Quinoa Crunch with Seasonal Fruit and Yogurt

Fresh Muesli with Apple and Almonds

Toast with Goat Cheese and Raspberries

Papaya-Berry Yogurt Parfaits

Banana Bread with Walnuts and Flaxseed

Oat Bran–Applesauce Mini Muffins

Egg, Kale, and Ricotta on Toast

Frittata Ranchera with Black Beans

Mushroom and Scallion Frittata

Pecan Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote

Steamed Salmon with Avocado

Hard-Cooked Egg Whites with Avocado

STARTERS AND SNACKS

Sweet Potato Hummus

Steamed Artichokes with Two Dipping Sauces

Artichoke-Spinach Dip

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Soy-Wasabi Spread

Black Bean Salsa with Baked Chips

Classic Guacamole

Crisp Tofu with Vegetables and Sesame-Ginger Dipping Sauce

Yellow Split Pea Dip

Taramasalata

Quinoa, Apricot, and Nut Clusters

Beet Chips

Roasted Red Peppers with Anchovies

Chickpea Nibbles and Crunchy Split Pea Bites

Spiced Nuts and Seeds

SANDWICHES AND WRAPS

Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches with Herbs and Creamy Tofu Spread

Greek-Yogurt and Vegetable Sandwiches

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Salmon Salad and Curried Egg On Multigrain Bread

Grilled Mushroom Burgers with White-Bean Spread

Kiwifruit Summer Rolls

Pita Sandwiches with Spinach-Chickpea Spread

Quinoa-and-Turkey Patties in Pita with Tahini Sauce

Shiitake Nori Rolls

SOUPS AND STEWS

Carrot Soup

Autumn Greens Soup

Chilled Asparagus Soup with Spinach and Avocado

Golden Pepper Soup

Sweet Red Pepper and Beet Soup

Hearty Spinach and Chickpea Soup

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

Lentil, Carrot, and Lemon Soup with Fresh Dill

Chilled Tomato-Dill Soup

Mushroom Soup with Poached Eggs and Parmesan Cheese

Miso Soup with Tofu, Spinach, and Carrots

Polenta and Spinach Soup

Soba Noodle Soup with Shiitakes and Spinach

Chili with Chicken and Beans

Sablefish in Tomato-Saffron Stew

SALADS

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

Quinoa and Corn Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Oranges with Olives and Parsley

Papaya, Endive, and Crabmeat Salad

Fattoush

Cannellini-Bean Niçoise Salad

Green Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad

Endive, Avocado, and Red Grapefruit Salad

Sautéed Spinach with Pecans and Goat Cheese

Lemony Lentil Salad

Asparagus with Shiitakes, Shallots, and Peas

Marinated Beet Salad

Arugula with Maple-Roasted Pumpkin

Chicken and Mango Salad

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Poached Eggs

Crisp Mackerel Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

Asian Chicken Salad with Bok Choy

Parsley-Leaf Salad with Pine Nuts, Olives, and Orange Dressing

Wilted Kale with Cranberry Beans and Delicata Squash

MAIN DISHES

Poached Salmon with Asparagus, Herbs, and Baby Greens

Roasted Salmon and Parsnips with Ginger

Curry-Rubbed Salmon with Napa Slaw

Citrus-Roasted Salmon with Spring Pea Sauce

Miso Salmon with Cilantro Sauce

Hoisin-Glazed Sablefish with Bok Choy

Sablefish En Papillote with Shiitake Mushrooms and Orange

Grilled Trout with Oregano

Panfried Trout with Almonds and Parsley

Halibut in Green-Tea Broth with Quinoa

Grilled Fish Tacos

Shrimp with Kiwifruit-Lime Relish

Paprika Shrimp with Walnuts

Brown Rice with Tofu, Dried Mushrooms, and Baby Spinach

Vegetable-Rice Bowl with Miso Dressing

Whole-Wheat Pizza with Artichokes and Pecorino

Stuffed Swiss Chard Rolls

Stuffed Poblanos in Chipotle Sauce

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Herb-Almond Pesto and Broccoli

Soba Noodle, Tofu, and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Whole-Wheat Pasta with Lentils, Spinach, and Leeks

Spinach Pasta with Corn, Edamame, and Green Beans

Butternut Squash Curry

Quick Tomato Sauce

Spring Barley Risotto

Swiss Chard, Mushroom, and Quinoa Salad

Walnut-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts with Fennel, Carrots, and Couscous

Chicken with Pumpkin-Seed Mole

Lemon Chicken with Avocado-Corn Salsa

Turkey Cutlets with Tomatoes and Capers

Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Apricots with Honey Glaze

Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Beet Greens and Roasted Beets

Steak with Spicy Papaya-Carrot Salsa

Grass-Fed Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli

SIDE DISHES

Lentils with Ginger, Golden Beets, and Herbs

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pear and Shallots

Glazed Carrots with Ginger

Kohlrabi and Turnip Slaw

Steamed Rutabaga and Potato Salad

Carrot Latkes

Edamame and Butternut Squash Succotash

Steamed Broccoli with Miso-Sesame Dressing

Sesame Spinach

Baked Plum Tomatoes with Herbed Rice Stuffing

Roasted Fall Vegetables

Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Wedges with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce

Wild and Brown Rice Salad

Cauliflower and Barley Salad with Toasted Almonds

Quinoa and Toasted-Amaranth Slaw

Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad

Wheat Berries with Mixed Vegetables

Kale Slaw with Peanut Dressing

Farro and Mushroom Dressing

Swiss Chard with Olives

DESSERTS

Orange-Walnut Olive Oil Cake with Sweet Yogurt

Warm Stone-Fruit Salad

Poached Tropical Fruit with Sorbet

Roasted Papaya with Brown Sugar

Sliced Oranges with Candied Hazelnuts

Lemon Cream with Blackberries

Four-Berry Salad

Individual Sweet Potato and Apple Soufflés

Berry Grunt

Double Dark Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti

Chocolate-Dipped Pears

Vanilla-Bean Baked Apples

Strawberries with Yogurt and Pistachios

Berry Crush

Oven-Dried Fruit with Chocolate and Toasted Almonds

the basics
PANTRY PRIMERS
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
EATING FOR YOUR HEALTH
NUTRITIONAL INDEX
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