Friday, June 21, 2013

A Leafy Green Cookbook

Eating greens isn't always an easy proposition. Most times they're prepared in dishes that can be quite bland or boring. Not anymore. There's a great new cookbook out there that turns greens into gold thanks to some tasty recipes. Kathryn Anible The Leafy Greens Cookbook shows us how with a variety of recipes, from pizza to smoothies.

The Leafy Greens Cookbook (Ulysses Press) is the perfect cookbook for those who want to incorporate more of them into their diet. Ms. Anible varies the recipes from creamy smoothies to crunchy wontons and cabbage rolls. Yes, there are salads  but they're mixed with  such ingredients as peanuts and eggs to give a multi layered dish. There as also the usual vegetarian fare however it has a kick to it.There's a frittata of baby greens that blends baby kale and spinach with eggs, chive and onion. Arugula pizza makes an appearance, too , the perfect dish for any vegetarian get together.

Another plus is that Ms.Anible uses lesser known greens like Swiss chard and broccoli raab. Many  cookbooks rarely mention these but she has plenty of good dishes with them. She also uses fennel and watercress too, again these are almost never given a thought. For those who are not well versed in the types of greens out there. there is a very handy and extensive guide on them in the beginning of the cookbook. She describes both in taste and texture and offers recommendations with how to cook each one.

Yes, it is hard to eat greens. However with a cookbook of easy recipes focusing on them, kale, bok choy and dandelions greens, to name a few never looked so good. The Leafy Greens Cookbook will not only having you waiting healthy but eating good and delicious too.

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