vegetarian cookbook SATISFYING, BOLD, AND FLAVORFUL RECIPES FROM THE GARDEN By CHEF STEVEN PETUSEVSK

 vegetarian cookbook

THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION vegetarian cookbook SATISFYING, BOLD, AND FLAVORFUL RECIPES FROM THE GARDEN By CHEF STEVEN PETUSEVSKY Author of The Whole Foods Market Cookbook
Introduction p. 3 Vegetarian Pantry 101 p. 5 CHAPTER 1 —Soups: Both Warmed and Chilled p. 9 CHAPTER 2—Raw and Ready Salads p. 27 CHAPTER 3—Hand to Mouth: Burgers, Patties, and Griddlecakes p. 43 CHAPTER 4—Big Bowls, Plates, and Entrees p. 55 CHAPTER 5—0n the Side p. 85 CHAPTER 6—Dress It Up: Dressings, Sauces, and Marinades p. 107 CHAPTER 7—Global Dips and Whirled Peas p. 119 CHAPTER 8—Desserts p. 135CHAPTER 8—Desserts p. 135 CHAPTER 9—Menu Suggestions p. 145 Alphabetical Index p. 147 SubWhy another cookbook, and a vegetarian cookbook at that? Even when you take into consideration the fact that vegetarian cooking— really great vegetarian cooking—can be intimidating for many home cooks, I wanted to offer more than just recipes. The essence and message of this book is personal. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with "prediabetes" — blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. I also had high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I tried to justify this prognosis to myself, shrugging Off any personal responsibility. After all, I've been a professional chef my whole life. I literally fell apart. I had been living in the Midwest, working on a three-year contract, away from family, friends, and everything dear to me. My solution and consolation became making poor food choices. Along with the cheese, fried cheese curds, deep fried fish, and donuts, I lived in the epicenter Of beer production. Clearly that didn't help the situation. I moved back to my home state Of Florida after my contract was up, knowing that something was terribly wrong with my internal chemistry. My doctor immediately put me On several medications and routine blood work to monitor my progress. I found the whole situation embarrassing, invasive, and depressing. How could this happen to me, the guy who had spent the last several decades touting healthy cuisine? The truth is that what happened to me happens every day— it may have happened to you, your partner, a friend, or your kids. Copyfish CHAPTER 8—Dessject Index p. 149