Cooking has always been one of my deepest pleasures and a way to connect with something real, tangible, and creative. Cooking is a revolutionary act. And revolutions take many people. This cookbook grew out of the revolution brewing in our country of people who are bringing cooking and real, whole, fresh, delicious food back to the center of their lives and communities.
I believe the community, our communities, small and large are the cure for what ails us. So I called upon my community of readers to offer their favorite recipes that follow the guidelines from The Blood Sugar Solution. I was overwhelmed with submissions and picked the best for this cookbook. Without all of you, this cookbook would not have happened. I thank all the cooking revolutionaries out there who made this book possible.
And of course, this book would never have happened if it were not for the energy, vision, dedication, and passion of my team. Thank you all. Anne McLaughlin stands by and behind me in everything and anything and stitched together the whole cookbook almost singlehandedly from my sometimes chaotic visions and writings. Thank you!!! And Shibani Subramanya and Daffnee Cohen helped pull our community together into this wonderful book, and they support everything I do. Lizzy Swick, my loyal and dedicated nutritionist, oversaw the recipes, making sure they faithfully matched my demands for healing, taste, and fun. Jonathan Heindemause tested and improved on every recipe and took the mouth-watering photographs in the book.
And last but not least, I offer my deepest gratitude to my editor, Tracy Behar, and the team at Little, Brown for supporting my radical notion that we can transform health and healthcare and making this book a reality. And of course, Richard Pine, my agent, whose magic touch and vision make everything I do easier and more effective. Thank you for being there for me.
The Contributors:
Alison L.: Blissful Butternut Bisque, Dark Chocolate Almond-Butter Bark, Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with Dijon Lime Vinaigrette, Green Goddess Broccoli and Arugula Soup, Pesce al Cartoccio (Fish Baked in Parchment Paper)
Alyssa G.: Garden Omelet
Arti Rajvanshi: Quinoa-Bean-Vegetable Cutlets with Bean Sprouts and Cilantro Chutney
Audrey M.: Seasoned Kale
Auralee B.: Learn to Love Brussels Sprouts
BJ R.: End-of-the-Garden Zucchini Meal
Bonnie C.: Eggwich
Brandy A.: Brandys Healthy TurkeyPinto Bean Chili
Bridget T.: Asian Prawn Paella
Caroline Fortin: Almond-Crusted Salmon with Lentil Salad
Cathy O.: Soba Noodle Salad with Bok Choy
Cathy Sandfort: Roasted Apple and Sweet Potato Medley
Charla R.: Asian Lettuce Boats, Curried Winter Squash Soup
Christine B.: Make-Ahead Super Warm and Filling Breakfast
Cindy L.: Blue Cheese Cowboy Burger
Connie Eilers: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Danielle M.: Spiced Turkey Salad
Deana T.: Herbed Tomato Spread
Deborah C.: Quinoa with Citrus Vinaigrette
Diane E.: Guaco Tacos
Donna J.: Beef and Bean Tacos
Donna K.: Frozen Fun Pops, Pink Pom Pom
Elaine C.: Strawberry Ice Cream
Elisa H.: Berry Blast Chia Porridge with Hemp Milk
Ellen G.: Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
Esme Greer: Gingered Chicken with Cashews, Carrots, Raisins, and Scallions
Esther Ordenes: Chile Verde Chicken
Esther W.: Grilled Mixed Vegetables
Evelyn R.: Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
Experience Life: Crispy Kale Chips with Sea Salt
Gavin C.: Healthiest Breakfast in the World
Helena G.: Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding, Deluxe Guacamole, Guilt-Free Chocolate Mousse
Helena L.: Chocolate Nut Cake, Popeye the Sailor Energy Boost
Helmut Beierbeck: Chinese Fried Quinoa
Holly M.: Beef and Cabbage Casserole
Ilona E.: Asian Quinoa Salad
Jamie P.: Five Taste Senses in One Perfect Bite
Jane Campbell: Dandelion Dip
Janine S.: Spicy Salmon Salad
Janis S.: Roasted Veggie and Chicken Chopped Salad
Jayme Goffin: Spicy Sage Turkey Sausage
Jean R.: Sauted Spinach and Tomatoes over Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Jeanne R.: Black Bean Tofu Salad
Jeni C.: Addictive Creamy Garlic Dressing
Jennifer B.: Texas-Style Turkey Chili
Jennifer J.: Dark Chocolate Silk Pudding
Jessica Mishra: Healing Chicken Soup, Kale with Carrots and Arame
Judy R.: Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts, Baked Salmon Cakes
Julie D.: Roasted Veggies to Make Your Liver Happy
Julie G.: Latin Black Bean Burgers
Karen Heringer: Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Karen S.: Karens Southwest Black Bean Soup, Raw Chocolate Protein Shake, Spicy Black Bean Burgers
Kim T.: Chickpea and Kale Salad
Kimberly B.: Green Egg Skillet Bake, Roasted Chicken and Egg White Cup
Kristen M.: Kristens Kale Waldorf
Kristy M.: Nutty Salmon Salad
Lara Zakaria: Wild Rice and Salmon with Collards
Laurie B.: Shirataki Noodles with Kale and Chickpeas
Leslie Keegan : Raspberry Banana Cream Pie Smoothie
Lidia L.: Green Chia Porridge
Linda Arndt: Chicken Salvatore
Linda M.: Chunky Avocado Tacos
Linda V.: Lemony Greek Pan-Roasted Chickpeas
Lisa B.: Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups
Lisa Beach: Coconut-Flour Flatbread Sandwich, Lisas Lemon Vanilla Cupcakes
Lisa C.: Salmon Party Pt
Lisa H.: Broccoli Scramble
Lisa M.: Lisas Famous Guacamole
Lon W.: Summer Salad
Lorraine C.: Blueberry Muffins
Maggie S.: Weekday Veggie Scramble
Margaret F.: Bean Salad
Marilyn C.: Curried Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Marsha B.: Curried Spinach with Chickpeas and Coconut Milk
Mary T.: Sweet Potato Burgers
Maureen W.: Kickin Kale Salad
Michael S.: Mighty Meaty Meatless Stew
Michele R.: Creamy Asparagus Soup
Michele R.: Roasted Red Pepper and Cannellini Bean Soup
Mona S.: Spiced Ground Turkey Wrap with Watercress and Avocado
Murthy S.: Bean Soup
Nathalie Fraise: Cashew Cheese
Noreen A.: Southwestern Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Pam B.: Pams Delicious and Healthy Vegetable Stir-Fry
Pam S.: Strawberry Spinach Salad
Phyllis T.: Shrimp Salsa
Rebecca F.: Edamame Bean Salad, Ginger Edamame Salad
Rivkah B.: Vegan Lasagna
Ruth Rosenberg: Moms Poached Fish in Velvety Tomato Sauce
Sally C.: Vegetable Chili with Smoked Spices
Sam S.: Roasted Cauliflower
Sandra R.: Mexican Lasagna
Sara S.: Hearty Greens with Ginger and Sugar Snap Peas over Soba
Sheila C.: Tuscan Zucchini Soup
Sheila Ternovacz: Mexican Shrimp Ceviche
Shelly J.: Spicy Triple Green Saut
Sheri Dixon: Sadies White Bean and Shrimp Soup
Sheri M.: Hearty Lentil Soup
Sona N.: Asian Coleslaw
Sorina B.: Red Cabbage Salad
Susan Sahlgren: Hearty Kale Vegetable Stew
Sylvia Alakusheva: Quinoa and Avocado Salad
Tiffany L.: