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Greens Glorious Greens!: More than 140 Ways to Prepare All Those Great-Tasting, Super-Healthy, Beautiful Leafy Greens
The latest word from the nutrition front is that green leafy vegetables may be our most powerful weapon against cancer and other diseases of aging. Plus, most dark leaft greens are high in nutrients such as beta-carotene, anti-oxidants, folic acid, and fiber.
In Greens Glorious Greens! Johnna lbi and Catherine Walthers, both gourmet natural foods chefs, unlock the mysteries of buying and preparing these delicious vegetables. In an easy-to-use A-to-Z format, they cover thirty-five different greens, providing nutritional information and a brief historical profile for each, plus tips on how to shop for freshness, and how to store, wash, and cut the greens for maximum flavor.
Albi and Walthers offer more than 140 healthy ways to turn these nutritional superstars into delicious salads, soups, stews, entrees, and sautees. Most dishes are quick and easy, low in fat, and of the scale in terms of nutrients and taste. Many of vegetarian and therefore cholesterol free, some contain chicken, beef or fish. Any home cook will delight in this clear and engaging guide to preparing and cooking all the vegetables that are not only good for you, but just plain good.
Recipes include:
Grilled Polenta with Dandelion Greens, Southern Style Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens, Cajun Kale Salad, Broccoli Rabe with Toasted Pecans and Currants, Skewered Chicken Teriyaki over Frisee and Arugula
In Greens Glorious Greens! Johnna lbi and Catherine Walthers, both gourmet natural foods chefs, unlock the mysteries of buying and preparing these delicious vegetables. In an easy-to-use A-to-Z format, they cover thirty-five different greens, providing nutritional information and a brief historical profile for each, plus tips on how to shop for freshness, and how to store, wash, and cut the greens for maximum flavor.
Albi and Walthers offer more than 140 healthy ways to turn these nutritional superstars into delicious salads, soups, stews, entrees, and sautees. Most dishes are quick and easy, low in fat, and of the scale in terms of nutrients and taste. Many of vegetarian and therefore cholesterol free, some contain chicken, beef or fish. Any home cook will delight in this clear and engaging guide to preparing and cooking all the vegetables that are not only good for you, but just plain good.
Recipes include:
Grilled Polenta with Dandelion Greens, Southern Style Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens, Cajun Kale Salad, Broccoli Rabe with Toasted Pecans and Currants, Skewered Chicken Teriyaki over Frisee and Arugula
288 pages, Paperback
First published March 15, 1996
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Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
February 1, 2019
Excellent description of the many wonderful and edible leafy greens. Easy recipes to get started adding more greens into your meals. Illustrations are useful but actual pictures would be a nice revision in a future edition.
February 5, 2024
A nice introduction on the different types of greens. Recipes are simple and don't seem to vary much from one green to another.
February 9, 2024
Good resource book with recipes. I enjoyed understanding more about vegetables I do use and some I would like to use more.
June 25, 2007
Great recipes. Some are pretty basic and kind of boring, but there are quite a few that actually have a nice twist and some creativity to them. It was such a relief to happen upon this book because it has really helped to open up a whole new world of cooking with greens for me. If you love your kale and chard and dandelion greens, definitely check out this book!
March 10, 2011
I finally cooked from this book tonight for a demo at Whole Foods. I made the Tomato & Watercress Salad with Creamy Watercress Dressing which turned out to be fabulous--a big hit with its tangy green-goddess-like dressing. Watercress in one of the healthiest of the leafy greens and this is a great way to enjoy it. Looking forward to cooking more from this helpful resource.
October 17, 2010
A great way to learn new greens ideas.
However, these ideas are largely very low fat and sodium. No saag paneer, no creamed spinach. But an excellent resource all the same.
p.s. If you like greens, go look up Saag Paneer! You can use most hearty greens and cheeses!
However, these ideas are largely very low fat and sodium. No saag paneer, no creamed spinach. But an excellent resource all the same.
p.s. If you like greens, go look up Saag Paneer! You can use most hearty greens and cheeses!
July 27, 2013
Every recipe in this book looks to be a winner. Can't wait to try the red lentil soup with mustard greens. If you like spinach, kale, lettuce, watercress, arugula, cabbage, collard greens, and more, then try this book.
January 28, 2008
I give a copy to each of my nutrition clients. Really good way to get familiar with different greens-- descriptions on how to choose and clean different kinds, and a Lot of good recipes
November 13, 2008
Great recipes!
November 23, 2008
Whatthe hell do I do with that green stuff in my garden??!?!?
This book will tell you!
This book will tell you!
April 27, 2009
so far SO GREEN! Love it!!!!
March 29, 2010
Delicious!
September 9, 2011
Only a few recipes that included animals, otherwise it's a vegan's delight. Simple, uncomplicated recipes. More about the instruction on how to cook different greens, which is important.
May 1, 2012
very useful if you are new to cooking greens and want varied recipes.
December 23, 2014
Some great recipes and detailed info on greens. I'd recommend it.
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September 26, 2024Ive bought different cookbooks specific to "greens" and so far this is my favorite 💚
January 29, 2008
Awesome for someone wanting to prepare green leafy veggies!
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