Vegetables for Vitality

ISBN: 978-192107750-0
More than 200 delicious recipes to add vegetables to every meal

Yet again Reader's Digest brings us a magnificent book- 320 pages- packed full of tempting recipes, with mouth watering full colour photographs.

As we become much more aware of the importance of having a diet high in vegetables and fruits- the health giving bounty of nature- many of us are on the lookout for new and inventive way of serving them up. Ideas to tempt fussy eaters or children (and big kids) who refuse vegetables just on principle. New gourmet delights for dinner parties or that special occasion.

This book is a wealth of inspiration for any occasion! Some of the recipes are vegetarian, while many provide easy and tasty ways to combine veggies with a meat ingredient, in ways different to just the standard "meat & three veg".

The first section of this book introduces us to vegetables as our partners in health- what vegetables contain what nutrients, how they help us health-wise including a chart of medical problems and the vegetables and their nutrients which can be of benefit. 

It discusses where to get best quality veggies, various ways veggies are grown and ways to eat more vegetables easily. There is a seasoning guide plus herbs and spices, including a segment on various ones used in cuisines around the world. Useful kitchen implements and cooking methods, are also covered.

Next come the recipe sections:

• Eggs & Breakfasts- omelettes, frittatas, pancakes, burritos, tomato dishes
  
• Drinks, Snacks & Starters- smoothies, dips, stuffed vegetables, roll-ups, sandwiches, savoury tarts, bagels, terrine
  
• Savoury Soups-borscht, gazpacho, chowders, egg drop soup, noodle soups
  
• Chicken & Turkey- salads, teriyaki, grilled, pan fried, stir fry, baked, pies
  
• Beef, Lamb & Pork- stew, cobbler, chillis, stir fries, grilled, fajitas
  
• Fish & Seafood-salads, stir fries, gumbo, steamed, curries, baked, grilled
  
• Pasta & Noodles- pestos, pasta bakes, no cook sauces, tortellini, asian noodles, linguine, angel hair pasta, rigatone
  
• Vegetables, Pulses & Grains- stuffed veggies, rissotos, pot pie, souffle, savoury tarts, fried rices, chillis, pizzas
  
• Vegetable Side Dishes- stir fried, creamed, roasted, glazed, braised, pureed, mashed, stuffed, grilled, asian style, rice dishes
  
• Fresh, Grilled & Roasted Salads- all kinds of dressings, sauces and preparation styles
  
• Breads & Muffins- scones, muffins and breads with vegetables in
  
• Cakes, Cookies & Desserts- cakes, pies, tarts, cookies containing veggies
  
  
  
  

Following these is an A-Z Guide to Vegetables. For each vegetable, details such as nutritional attributes, seasonal availability, what to look for in choosing good quality, storing, preparation, basic cooking and best uses. Where appropriate, information about the varieties of a vegetable is given.

Also included, for our interest, are various little sections of fascinating informational "Did You Know"'s.

A glossary of good nutrition follows, then a vegetable freezing chart, and a useful chart of ingredient equivalents. A comprehensive index finishes off this superb volume.

This book is an invaluable addition to the recipe library of any health conscious cook- or a wonderful gift to a young person starting out on their own! There are enough easy, tasty, healthy recipes to keep them going for weeks!