Introduction

Dedication
Foreward
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
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Breakfast

Banana-Kale Smoothie
Mango Papaya Smoothie
Raisin Cinnamon Oatmeal
Oatmeal "French Toast"
Banana Pecan Bars
Baked Plantains with Coconut-Vanilla Granola
Scrambled Tofu and Curried Potatoes
Breakfast Potatoes

Dressings

Mango Ginger Dressing
Pineapple-Tarragon Dressing
Apple Mustard Dressing
Blood Orange Dressing
Raspberry Walnut Dressing
Citrus-Tahini Dressing
Avocado Corn Dressing
Tomato Herb Dressing
Roasted Bell Pepper Dressing
Flaxseed Dressing

Entrees

Forbidden Rice and Garbanzo Bean Patties with Tomatillo Salsa
Eggplant Cannelloni with Bravo Tomato Sauce
Lasagne
Black Bean Tamale Pie
Butternut Squash and Corn Tamales
Baked Tofu Stir Fry with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Tofu and Tempeh Skewers with Roasted Garlic and Tamarind Glaze
Bravo Pizza with Polenta Crust

Glossary


Getting Started

Cooking At Home
Equipment
Day 1 Menu
Day 2 Menu
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Day 14 Menu

Soups

Cream of Asparagus Soup
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Creamy Sunchoke Soup with Watercress
Kabocha Squash and Yellow Curry Soup
Potato Leek Soup
Mucha Onion Soup
Tortilla Soup
Yellow Corn Chowder
Wild Mushroom Soup
Sea Vegetable and Baked Rice Soup

Vegetable Dishes

Double Squash with Pecans and Dried Cherries
Sauteed Kale and Mushrooms with Ginger
Boulengere Potatoes
Oven Roasted Tomates with Arugula
Grilled Ratatouille with Pesto Sauce
Twice Baked Yams and Mashed Potatoes
Mustard Braised Brussels Sprouts and Corn
Potato Wedge Salad
Veggie Wraps with Herbed Hummus
Roasted Eggplant and Heirloom Tomatoes

Sauces and Dips

Dried Peach Sauce
Bell Pepper Coulis
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Saffron-Tomato Compote
Roasted Garlic and Tamarind Glaze
Bravo Tomato Sauce
Pesto Sauce
Picante Salsa
Tomatillo Salsa
Herbed Hummus

Where to Find Ingredients


The Basics

Steaming Vegetables
Cooking Rice
Cooking in Dry Pots and Pans
Preparing Dried Legumes for Cooking
Roasting Garlic
Roasting Peppers
Toasting Nuts and Seeds
Blanching Herbs
Juicing Fruits and Vegetables without a Juicer
Cutting Corn Kernels from the Cob
Cleaning and Using Leeks
Vegetable Broth
Asian Broth
Cooked Garbanzo Beans
Polenta Crusts or Croutons
Tamale Dough
Nutty Dough
Coconut Vanilla Granola

Salads

Fresh Herb and Strawberry Salad
Beet and Citrus Salad
Chayote-Apple Slaw
Bravo Coleslaw
Broccoli Slaw
Celery Root Slaw
Pickled Vegetable Slaw
Hawaiian Salad
Mixed Sprouts and Kelp Noodle Salad
Hearts of Palm Salad

Bean and Grain Dishes

Garbanzo Beans and Kale with Meyer Lemon and Parsley Dressing
Quinoa Salad
Bravo Chili
Cannellini Bean Stew
Brown Lentil Stew
Yellow Split Pea Stew
Toasted Barley and Tomato Stew
Red Lentil Loaf with Bell Pepper Coulis
Blue Cornmeal Loaf
Black Bean Stew

Desserts

Apple Pecan Cobbler
Apple Strawberry Gelee
Fig Pecan Bars
Mango Banana Pie
Orange Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Peach Blueberry Crisp
Sweet Yam Pie

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