The Healthy Hedonist: More Than 200 Delectable Flexitarian Recipes for Relaxed Daily Feasts

So, what is a flexitarian? A flexitarian is anyone interested in eating healthy, primarily vegetarian cuisine without cutting meat and fish entirely from his or her diet. The Healthy Hedonistis the ideal cookbook for people with a variety of eating habits: the recipes are readily adapted to suit vegetarians, omnivores, and everyone in between.

The emphasis here is on real food: fresh, natural, and, of course, delicious ingredients are used to create unique and healthful meals. Aside from soups, appetizers, salads, chicken and fish dishes, vegetarian entrees, grains, and vegetables, there are tempting recipes for pizza, alternative burgers, and naturally sweetened desserts. You can indulge yourself and feel virtuous at the same time with delectable fare such as:

Portobello Mushroom Tapenade

Wilted Spinach Salad with Orange-Curry Dressing

Crispy Thai Wontons

Potato Salad with Caramelized Onions

Roast Chicken with Maple Glaze

Coconut Green Beans with Mustard Seeds

Lacquered Carrots with Coriander Gazpacho Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

Red Snapper Provencale

Marrakesh Minestrone with Cilantro Puree

Tamarind Chickpeas

Asparagus, Leek, and Barley Risotto

Barbeque Spice — Rubbed Tofu

Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna

Zucchini Latkes

Salmon Medallions with Lime-Mustard Teriyaki

Citrus Compote Supreme

Roasted Peaches with Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Lovers' Brownies

Pomegranate-Pear Cornmeal Tart

Throughout the book are plenty of helpful suggestions for substituting ingredients to suit your taste or dietary preference and for cooking for large groups or smaller gatherings, along with preparation tips and menu ideas. In addition, easy-to-follow illustrations guide you toward creating superb meals sure to appeal to every palate. For any and all food lovers, The Healthy Hedonistis the healthy, scrumptious way to enjoy sensational feasts every day.