Scott-Hamilton - The healthy voyagers global kitchen: 150 plant-based recipes from around the world

Carolyn Scott-Hamiltons website, healthyvoyager.com, is truly amazing. It is clear how much she cares for both people and the planet, and is fighting to reconcile the broken relationship between the two. Her site offers ways to be healthy and green in a budget friendly way that doesnt limit your options. She is realistic in her approach, offering alternatives for the well-informed health-nut or greenie, as well as for those just starting out on a path to a healthier lifestyle. I visit her site daily to see what shes got cooking up next.

KIM BARNOUIN, New York Times best-selling co-author of Skinny Bitch

In The Healthy Voyagers Global Kitchen, Carolyn Scott-Hamilton takes us on a once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey around the world. Chock full of mouthwatering vegan recipes from countries like Greece (spanakopita!), Thailand (pad thai!), Russia (borscht!), and France (croissants!), Carolyns passion for great food and travel will make you want to catch the next flight to Bangkok. This cookbook will both inspire and enlighten you, and provide everything you need to create delectable, plant-based meals wherever you are.

COLLEEN HOLLAND, co-founder/Associate Publisher VegNews Magazine

These recipes marry the health benefits of plant-based eating with tantalizing flavors from around the globea dynamite union!

JOLIA SIDONA ALLEN, Online Managing Editor, Vegetarian Times

150 PLANT-BASED RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CAROLYN SCOTT-HAMILTON

2007, 2011, 2012 Fair Winds Press
Text 2012 Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

First published in the USA in 2012 by
Fair Winds Press, a member of
Quayside Publishing Group
100 Cummings Center
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Beverly, MA 01915-6101
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All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized, in any form or by any means,
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ISBN: 978-1-59233-487-2

Digital edition published in 2012
eISBN: 978-1-61058-174-5

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available

Cover design by Carolyn Scott-Hamilton and Dan Hamilton
Book layout by www.meganjonesdesign.com
Artwork by Dan Hamilton
Photography by Celine Steen

Printed and bound in China Singapore

To my mother, who has always supported me and had my health and well-being in mind; to my father, who instilled me with wanderlust and an appetite for the written word at a young age; to Mom, Bella, and Joe for inviting me into their kitchens when I could barely hold a spoon; and to my husband, who stands by me and has embarked on this voyage of life with me...

CHAPTER 1
STOCKING A GLOBAL KITCHEN

CHAPTER 2
USA

CHAPTER 3
LATIN AMERICA

CHAPTER 4
CARIBBEAN ISLAND NATIONS

CHAPTER 5
UNITED KINGDOM

CHAPTER 6
SPAIN

CHAPTER 7
FRANCE

CHAPTER 8
SWITZERLAND, THE NETHERLANDS, AND DENMARK

CHAPTER 9
ITALY

CHAPTER 10
GERMANY

CHAPTER 11
GREECE

CHAPTER 12
RUSSIA

CHAPTER 13
THE MIDDLE EAST

CHAPTER 14
AFRICA

CHAPTER 15
INDIA

CHAPTER 16
CHINA

CHAPTER 17
THAILAND AND VIETNAM

CHAPTER 18
JAPAN

Welcome! Bienvenidos! Wilkommen! Yokoso! You are about to embark on a culinary tour of the world. In addition, almost anyone will be able to indulge in these wonderfully ethnic meals without having to leave the comfort of his or her own kitchen. Regardless of your dietary restrictions, this book offers alternatives on how to prepare these popular international meals so that no one is left out of the fun. Whether you are vegan, gluten free, kosher, or just trying to add healthier options to your repertoire, The Healthy Voyagers Global Kitchen is your answer to healthier global cooking.

When I first became vegan, there wasnt much out there in the way of convenience vegan products or restaurants. I also traveled extensively, and to my dismay, found that I couldnt partake in many traditional ethnic meals. This made me increasingly interested in veganizing some of my favorite dishes, partly for myself and partly to share with my family and friends. I just had to prove that switching to an animal-free or restricted diet didnt mean being forever doomed to a life without traditional global fare. The recipes in this book have been created for folks who may have grown up with these foods and havent been able to enjoy them since their dietary needs have changed as well as a way for you to experience healthy versions of global cuisine at home when you are unable to travel. With The Healthy Voyagers Global Kitchen, youll be able to bring the world to you, any time you choose!

This book is meant to bring folks into the kitchen, getting them in touch with their food and the process of making it, in addition to learning about other cultures, customs, and techniques. A majority of the recipes in this book follow authentic preparation techniques so that the flavors, textures, and presentations of these dishes will look and taste like the real deal. This is why it was important to me to provide options to make many of the dishes from scratch when time permits, exactly as people worldwide have been doing for centuries. The dishes in this book are best made with time, fresh ingredients, and traditional technique. And for best results, they are most delicious when enjoyed with family and friends!

Over the past few years, the vegan diet has gotten quite a bit of press. Weve also seen the gluten-free world gain popularity. And unfortunately, the number of folks who fight obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other unhealthy diet-related diseases continues to grow.

What The Healthy Voyagers Global Kitchen offers is alternatives to dishes that people who need to stick to restrictive diets can enjoy, and the bonus is that they are automatically free of cholesterol and lower in fat. The sugars recommended are natural and because almost everything is made from scratch, the chances of consuming tons of sodium, chemicals, and preservatives are pretty much nil.

Each recipe lists options for special diets so that if the original recipe doesnt work for you, you will still be able to prepare it in a way that will. Even if you dont follow a special diet, these recipes are better for you, are full of flavor, and come without any guilt or negative health effects.

Here is the legend to look for recipes and options that suit your special needs:

Although some of the following recipes may seem more labor-intensive than others, they are most likely the ones that showcase how to make specific ingredients from scratch (such as pita bread, ravioli, marinara sauce, and the like). A lot of these can be store-bought to save time, but if you are looking for the healthiest alternative, you can make it yourself to ensure that you are serving up the most healthful versions of these global dishes.