APPENDIX: WICKED HEALTHY BENDERS AND SPECIAL DIETS

A Wicked Healthy bender is like the opposite of binge eating. It’s a cleanse. It’s what you do to recover from bingeing. It’s going on a bender of healthy eating to rejuvenate and recharge your system. Here are some ideas to get you started.

HIT-THE-RESET-BUTTON BENDER  

A combination of juicing and light broths will kick-start your New Year’s resolutions, or try these recipes any time of year you need to get back on track.

Cucumber, Celery, Green Apple, and Kale Juicehere

Spicy Pineapple, Spinach, Kale, and Lime Juicehere

Iron Man Juicehere

Vegetable Stockhere

Mushroom Stockhere

Coconut Corn Brothhere

RAW(ISH) BENDER  

A selection of raw recipes in the book. They can also be garnished with some cooked components.

Nori Sunflower Snackshere

Cashew au Poivre Torte with Basil Parsley Pestohere

Summer Vegetable Carpacciohere

Kale and Avocado Salad with Wild Rice, Grapes, and Toasted Seedshere

Drunken Berries with Amaretto Gelatohere

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Grilled Peaches and Lavender Syruphere

Wicked Healthy Juices (any)here

WHOLE-FOOD BENDER  

Just a few of the dishes in this book that are 100% whole foods with no processed ingredients, added sugars, or oils, and minimal sodium.

Nori Sunflower Snackshere

Avocado Toasts with Radishes and Meyer Lemon (using whole-grain bread)here

Slow-Cooked Corona Beans with Rosemary and Lots of Garlichere

Potato and Cauliflower Bisquehere

Split Pea and Chard Souphere

Four-Bean and Sweet Potato Slow-Cooker Chilihere

Kale Quesohere

Sweet Potato Gratin with Crispy Onions and Rosemaryhere

GLUTEN-FREE DIET  

If tamari or soy sauce is called for in any recipe, use wheat-free tamari. If any flour, bread, or bread crumbs are called for, choose a gluten-free option.

Ninja Nutshere

Black Garlic and Chive Panisse with Citrus Aiolihere

Nori Sunflower Snackshere

Grilled Sweet Potato, Sriracha Caramel, and Kale Toastshere

Avocado Toasts with Radishes and Meyer Lemonhere

Minted Pea Ricotta, Grilled Zucchini, and Charred Lemon Toastshere

Grilled Baby Artichoke Crostini with Cashew Crème Fraîche and Horseradishhere

Fiery Black Bean Spreadhere

Minted Pea Ricottahere

Toasted-Onion Sour Creamhere

Roasted Carrot–Lentil Diphere

Wicked-Good Caponatahere

Tomato Confithere

King Satay with Spicy Peanut-Ginger Saucehere

Chickpea Blintzes with Cashew Sour Cream, Apples, and Dillhere

King Oyster Scallops with Shaved Asparagus and Corona Butterhere

Lion’s Mane Steakshere

Fresh Corn Tortillashere

Hot Chocolate Lentil and Grilled Asparagus Tacoshere

Lion’s Mane Street Tacoshere

Jackfruit Carnitas Tacoshere

Buddha Bowlhere

Banana Blossoms with Coconut and Chilehere

Bibimbap with Bamboo Ricehere

Slow-Cooked Corona Beans with Rosemary and Lots of Garlichere

Stir-Fried Farro Fawcetthere

Forest Miso Souphere

Spicy Coconut–Corn Crackhere

Split Pea and Chard Souphere

Lobstah Mushroom Chowdahhere

Roasted Cauliflower Fagiolihere

Four-Bean and Sweet Potato Slow-Cooker Chilihere

Oatmeal Bar (use GF oats)here

Cauliflower Ribshere

Painted Dijon Potatoeshere

Kale Quesohere

Broccoli with Fermented Black Bean Saucehere

Grilled Purple Cabbage with Mint and Peanut Saucehere

Whole Roasted Zucchini with Nana’s Red Saucehere

Baby Bok Choy with Roasted Kohlrabi Vinaigrettehere

Sriracha–Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts and Tofuhere

Sweet Potato Gratin with Crispy Onions and Rosemaryhere

Smoky Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Headhere

Grilled Eggplant Tenderloins with Beet Blood and Ninja Nutshere

Summer Vegetable Carpacciohere

Roasted Beet Salad with Citrus and Tarragon Cashew Creamhere

Asian Broc-O-Flower Slawhere

Niçoise Salad with Plant-Based Eggs and Olive Dirthere

Kale and Avocado Salad with Wild Rice, Grapes, and Toasted Seedshere

Pumpkin Risotto with Chestnuts and Horseradishhere

Barbecued Maitake Steakshere

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Spiced Gelato and Mango Sriracha Caramelhere

Drunken Berries with Amaretto Gelatohere

Plant-Based Meringuehere

Almond Meringue Cookieshere

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Grilled Peaches and Lavender Syruphere

Kabocha Tart with Salted Almond Crumble and Espresso Syruphere

Plant-Based Whipped Creamhere

Wicked Healthy Juices and Cocktails (any)here

Wicked Healthy Cheese Saucehere

Cauliflower Mornay Saucehere

Mushroom Gravy Trainhere

Plant-Based Mayohere

Nana Sarno’s Red Saucehere

Smoky BBQ Saucehere

Ninja Tamari Glazehere

Compound Buttershere

Mango Sriracha Caramelhere

Meme’s Dressinghere

Mustard Seed Vinaigrettehere

Creamy Jalapeño Salsahere

Heirloom Tomato Salsahere

Poached Corn Salsahere

Homemade Badass Srirachahere

Carrot Habanero Citrus Hot Saucehere

Quick Pickled Vegetableshere

Preserved Meyer Lemonshere

Tomato Habanero Jamhere

Coconut Corn Brothhere

Vegetable Stockhere

NO-ADDED-SUGAR DIET  

Sugar seems to be everywhere in today’s food products. One of the best things about preparing your own food is that you can choose what types of sugars you use or eliminate them altogether. The recipes here do not use refined granulated or liquid sweeteners. Some of these recipes do include fresh fruits, dried fruits, and fruit pastes.

Black Garlic and Chive Panisse with Citrus Aiolihere

Avocado Toasts with Radishes and Meyer Lemonhere

Minted Pea Ricotta, Grilled Zucchini, and Charred Lemon Toastshere

Minted Pea Ricottahere

Roasted Carrot–Lentil Diphere

Tomato Confithere

Ma’s Baked Spring Rollshere

Smoky Poutinehere

Cashew au Poivre Torte with Basil Parsley Pestohere

Chickpea Blintzes with Cashew Sour Cream, Apples, and Dillhere

King Oyster Scallops with Shaved Asparagus and Corona Butterhere

Corn Dumplings in Coconut Corn Brothhere

Lion’s Mane Steakshere

Sourdough Pizza Doughhere

Margherita Pizzahere

Fresh Corn Tortillashere

Buddha Bowlhere

Banana Blossoms with Coconut and Chilehere

Slow-Cooked Corona Beans with Rosemary and Lots of Garlichere

Forest Miso Souphere

Potato and Cauliflower Bisquehere

Spicy Coconut–Corn Crackhere

Split Pea and Chard Souphere

Lobstah Mushroom Chowdahhere

Roasted Cauliflower Fagiolihere

Oatmeal Barhere

Painted Dijon Potatoeshere

Kale Quesohere

Whole Roasted Zucchini with Nana’s Red Saucehere

Baby Bok Choy with Roasted Kohlrabi Vinaigrettehere

Brussels Nachoshere

Sweet Potato Gratin with Crispy Onions and Rosemaryhere

Smoky Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Headhere

Summer Vegetable Carpacciohere

Roasted Beet Salad with Citrus and Tarragon Cashew Creamhere

Kale and Avocado Salad with Wild Rice, Grapes, and Toasted Seedshere

Spaghetti with Nana’s Red Saucehere

Cacio e Pepe with Lemon Chive Butter and Pink Peppercornshere

Orecchiette with Grilled Squash, Preserved Lemon, and Herbshere

Strozzapreti with Cauliflower Mornay, Mushrooms, and Kalehere

Pasta Doughhere

Porcini Ravioli with Garlic Butter and Sorrelhere

Spring Agnolotti with Favas, Mint, and Sherry Creamhere

Pumpkin Risotto with Chestnuts and Horseradishhere

Mac & Cheese Barhere

Loaded Baked Potato Barhere

Cucumber, Celery, Green Apple, and Kale Juicehere

Spicy Pineapple, Spinach, Kale, and Lime Juicehere

Iron Man Juicehere

Wicked Healthy Cheese Saucehere

Cauliflower Mornay Saucehere

Mushroom Gravy Trainhere

Plant-Based Mayohere

Nana Sarno’s Red Sauce (omit sugar)here

Compound Buttershere

Meme’s Dressinghere

Carrot Coconut Dressinghere

Creamy Jalapeño Salsahere

Heirloom Tomato Salsahere

Poached Corn Salsahere

Coconut Corn Brothhere

Vegetable Stockhere

NUT-FREE DIET  

Nut allergies are a serious dietary restriction. The following recipes do not contain nuts or nut products. Some of these recipes may contain seeds, seed oils, and coconut. If peanut oil is called for, use another high-heat cooking oil such as grapeseed oil or sunflower oil. If the recipe calls for nut milk, choose soy, oat, hemp, or your favorite nut-free nondairy milk.

Black Garlic and Chive Panisse with Citrus Aiolihere

Nori Sunflower Snackshere

Avocado Toasts with Radishes and Meyer Lemonhere

Minted Pea Ricottahere

Roasted Carrot–Lentil Diphere

Tomato Confithere

Ma’s Baked Spring Rollshere

King Oyster Scallops with Shaved Asparagus and Corona Butterhere

Smoked Tofu Dumplings with Spinach, Dates, and Black Vinaigrettehere

Lion’s Mane Steakshere

Sourdough Pizza Doughhere

Fresh Corn Tortillashere

Hot Chocolate Lentil and Grilled Asparagus Tacoshere

Lion’s Mane Street Tacoshere

Jackfruit Carnitas Tacoshere

Samurai Burger with Wasabi, Sesame, Cucumber, and Kimchi Mayohere

Sloppy BBQ Jackfruit Sliders with Slaw, Sriracha Mayo, and Pickleshere

New England Lobster Rollhere

Spicy Maitake Steak Sandwichhere

Banh Mi with Lemongrass Tofu and Ginger Aiolihere

PBLT—Plant-Based BLT with Tomato Habanero Jam and Herb Aiolihere

Plant Baconhere

Kickass Plant-Based Reuben on Dark Rye (seitan pastrami and smoky beet versions)here

Buddha Bowl (omit nuts from bowl)here

Banana Blossoms with Coconut and Chilehere

Bibimbap with Bamboo Ricehere

Slow-Cooked Corona Beans with Rosemary and Lots of Garlichere

Stir-Fried Farro Fawcetthere

Forest Miso Souphere

Wicked-Good Tom Kha Souphere

Spicy Coconut–Corn Crackhere

Split Pea and Chard Souphere

Lobstah Mushroom Chowdahhere

Roasted Cauliflower Fagiolihere

Four-Bean and Sweet Potato Slow-Cooker Chilihere

Oatmeal Barhere

Cauliflower Ribshere

Painted Dijon Potatoeshere

Whole Roasted Zucchini with Nana’s Red Saucehere

Baby Bok Choy with Roasted Kohlrabi Vinaigrettehere

Sriracha–Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts and Tofuhere

Asian Broc-O-Flower Slawhere

Kale and Avocado Salad with Wild Rice, Grapes, and Toasted Seedshere

Spaghetti with Nana’s Red Saucehere

Cacio e Pepe with Lemon Chive Butter and Pink Peppercornshere

Pasta Doughhere

Porcini Ravioli with Garlic Butter and Sorrelhere

Barbecued Maitake Steakshere

Brûléed Pineapple with Spiced Panko, Berries, and Meringuehere

Plant-Based Meringuehere

Plant-Based Whipped Creamhere

Wicked Healthy Juices and Cocktails (any)here

Plant-Based Mayohere

Nana Sarno’s Red Saucehere

Smoky BBQ Saucehere

Ninja Tamari Glazehere

Compound Buttershere

Mango Sriracha Caramelhere

Meme’s Dressinghere

Mustard Seed Vinaigrettehere

Creamy Jalapeño Salsahere

Heirloom Tomato Salsahere

Poached Corn Salsahere

Homemade Badass Srirachahere

Carrot Habanero Citrus Hot Saucehere

Quick Pickled Vegetableshere

Preserved Meyer Lemonshere

Tomato Habanero Jamhere

Coconut Corn Brothhere

Vegetable Stockhere

SOY-FREE DIET  

Soy is a megacrop that shows up in lots of food products. If you’re avoiding soy, here are the recipes for you. For any recipe that calls for soy milk, swap in any other nondairy milk; choose soy-free plant-based butter when called for; and use Bragg liquid aminos instead of tamari or soy sauce.

Ninja Nutshere

Black Garlic and Chive Panisse with Citrus Aiolihere

Nori Sunflower Snackshere

Grilled Sweet Potato, Sriracha Caramel, and Kale Toastshere

Avocado Toasts with Radishes and Meyer Lemonhere

Minted Pea Ricotta, Grilled Zucchini, and Charred Lemon Toastshere

Grilled Baby Artichoke Crostini with Cashew Crème Fraîche and Horseradishhere

Fiery Black Bean Spreadhere

Minted Pea Ricottahere

Roasted Carrot–Lentil Diphere

Toasted-Onion Sour Creamhere

Wicked-Good Caponatahere

Tomato Confithere

Ma’s Baked Spring Rollshere

King Satay with Spicy Peanut-Ginger Saucehere

Smoky Poutinehere

Cashew au Poivre Torte with Basil Parsley Pestohere

Chickpea Blintzes with Cashew Sour Cream, Apples, and Dillhere

Rye Crisps with Beet Merlot Jelly, Almond Cheese, and Cresshere

Corn Dumplings in Coconut Corn Brothhere

Lion’s Mane Steakshere

Sourdough Pizza Doughhere

Margherita Pizzahere

Breakfast Pizza with Peruvian Potatoes, Truffle Cream, and Rosemaryhere

Green Forest Pizzahere

Fresh Corn Tortillashere

Hot Chocolate Lentil and Grilled Asparagus Tacoshere

Lion’s Mane Street Tacoshere

Jackfruit Carnitas Tacoshere

Sloppy BBQ Jackfruit Sliders with Slaw, Sriracha Mayo, and Pickleshere

Grilled Almond Butter, Chocolate, and Raspberry Sandwichhere

Buddha Bowlhere

Banana Blossoms with Coconut and Chilehere

Slow-Cooked Corona Beans with Rosemary and Lots of Garlichere

Stir-Fried Farro Fawcetthere

Forest Miso Soup (use chickpea miso)here

Potato and Cauliflower Bisquehere

Spicy Coconut–Corn Crackhere

Split Pea and Chard Souphere

Roasted Cauliflower Fagiolihere

Four-Bean and Sweet Potato Slow-Cooker Chilihere

Oatmeal Barhere

Cauliflower Ribshere

Painted Dijon Potatoeshere

Kale Quesohere

Broccoli with Fermented Black Bean Saucehere

Grilled Purple Cabbage with Mint and Peanut Saucehere

Whole Roasted Zucchini with Nana’s Red Saucehere

Baby Bok Choy with Roasted Kohlrabi Vinaigrettehere

Sweet Potato Gratin with Crispy Onions and Rosemaryhere

Smoky Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Headhere

Grilled Eggplant Tenderloins with Beet Blood and Ninja Nutshere

Summer Vegetable Carpacciohere

Roasted Beet Salad with Citrus and Tarragon Cashew Creamhere

Asian Broc-O-Flower Slawhere

Kale and Avocado Salad with Wild Rice, Grapes, and Toasted Seedshere

Spaghetti with Nana’s Red Saucehere

Orecchiette with Grilled Squash, Preserved Lemon, and Herbshere

Strozzapreti with Cauliflower Mornay, Mushrooms, and Kalehere

Pumpkin Risotto with Chestnuts and Horseradishhere

Barbecued Maitake Steakshere

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Spiced Gelato and Mango Sriracha Caramelhere

Drunken Berries with Amaretto Gelatohere

Plant-Based Meringuehere

Almond Meringue Cookieshere

Chocoholic Fudge Brownies with Sea Salt and Dried Strawberrieshere

Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Grilled Peaches and Lavender Syruphere

Kabocha Tart with Salted Almond Crumble and Espresso Syruphere

Plant-Based Whipped Creamhere

Wicked Healthy Juices and Cocktails (any)here

Wicked Healthy Cheese Saucehere

Cauliflower Mornay Saucehere

Mushroom Gravy Trainhere

Plant-Based Mayohere

Nana Sarno’s Red Saucehere

Smoky BBQ Saucehere

Ninja Tamari Glazehere

Compound Buttershere

Mango Sriracha Caramelhere

Meme’s Dressinghere

Mustard Seed Vinaigrettehere

Creamy Jalapeño Salsahere

Heirloom Tomato Salsahere

Poached Corn Salsahere

Homemade Badass Srirachahere

Carrot Habanero Citrus Hot Saucehere

Quick Pickled Vegetableshere

Preserved Meyer Lemonshere

Tomato Habanero Jamhere

Coconut Corn Brothhere

Vegetable Stockhere

NO-OIL DIET  

Gotcha covered.

*Recipes listed here with an asterisk have oil that can be easily removed without drastically affecting the dish. A few of these recipes include no-oil directions in the Options. For other recipes you can make them no-oil recipes by following the directions for no-oil cooking here.

Ninja Nutshere

Nori Sunflower Snackshere

Avocado Toasts with Radishes and Meyer Lemonhere

*Minted Pea Ricotta, Grilled Zucchini, and Charred Lemon Toastshere

*Grilled Baby Artichoke Crostini with Cashew Crème Fraîche and Horseradishhere

*Fiery Black Bean Spreadhere

Minted Pea Ricottahere

*Smoky Poutinehere

Base Cashew Cheese (from Cashew au Poivre Torte with Basil Parsley Pesto)here

*Rye Crisps with Beet Merlot Jelly, Almond Cheese, and Cresshere

Sourdough Pizza Doughhere

Fresh Corn Tortillashere

*Hot Chocolate Lentil and Grilled Asparagus Tacoshere

*Jackfruit Carnitas Tacoshere

*Banh Mi with Lemongrass Tofu and Ginger Aiolihere

*Plant Baconhere

*Buddha Bowlhere

*Banana Blossoms with Coconut and Chilehere

Slow-Cooked Corona Beans with Rosemary and Lots of Garlichere

*Forest Miso Souphere

*Wicked-Good Tom Kha Souphere

Potato and Cauliflower Bisquehere

Spicy Coconut–Corn Crackhere

Split Pea and Chard Souphere

*Lobstah Mushroom Chowdahhere

*Roasted Cauliflower Fagiolihere

Four-Bean and Sweet Potato Slow-Cooker Chilihere

Oatmeal Barhere

Cauliflower Ribshere

Kale Quesohere

*Grilled Purple Cabbage with Mint and Peanut Saucehere

*Whole Roasted Zucchini with Nana’s Red Saucehere

Sweet Potato Gratin with Crispy Onions and Rosemaryhere

*Smoky Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Headhere

*Grilled Eggplant Tenderloins with Beet Blood and Ninja Nutshere

*Roasted Beet Salad with Citrus and Tarragon Cashew Creamhere

*Kale and Avocado Salad with Wild Rice, Grapes, and Toasted Seedshere

*Spaghetti with Nana’s Red Saucehere

*Strozzapreti with Cauliflower Mornay, Mushrooms, and Kalehere

*Mac & Cheese Barhere

*Loaded Baked Potato Barhere

*Stuffed Avocado Barhere

Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Spiced Gelato and Mango Sriracha Caramelhere

Drunken Berries with Amaretto Gelatohere

Plant-Based Meringuehere

Almond Meringue Cookieshere

Plant-Based Whipped Creamhere

Wicked Healthy Juices and Cocktails (any)here

Wicked Healthy Cheese Saucehere

Cauliflower Mornay Saucehere

*Mushroom Gravy Trainhere

*Nana Sarno’s Red Saucehere

*Smoky BBQ Saucehere

Ninja Tamari Glazehere

Mango Sriracha Caramelhere

Mustard Seed Vinaigrettehere

Heirloom Tomato Salsahere

Poached Corn Salsahere

Homemade Badass Srirachahere

*Carrot Habanero Citrus Hot Saucehere

Quick Pickled Vegetableshere

Preserved Meyer Lemonshere

Coconut Corn Brothhere

Vegetable Stockhere