Just a few days ago, I shared my top 10 All time favorite cookbook. These are the ones I watch over and over again, even though I wanted to shake hands on my dinner for next week or take on a new culinary challenge when I have guests over. They are tried and true and tested (and retested). But when I was looking for a Nutritious meal A little more erroneous on the light side of things, here are the healthy cookbooks I have on hand.
My cookbook collection is growing and always growing. I’ve stocked up heavily for the coming summer months, preparing for picnics and picnics. Maybe it’s the fact that it’s alfresco dining season, or the abundance of tomatowatermelon, eggplantstrawberries (you can get them in the photo) at the farmer’s market fill me up with the happiness of cooking my way through this season.
Warmer temperatures produce lighter, brighter flavors, plus all this beautiful product helps you eat healthy in a snap. That’s a good thing, because we have to balance all those things cream and snow cone day By some way, it’s correct? This season definitely inspires a shift to cookbooks filled with healthy recipes and is sure to make you crave those books. glowing food.
So, if you’re ready to hit the season with a spring in your step, check out my 10 favorite healthy cookbooks. I’d love to know about any new ones I need to discover in the comments!
Featured image of Michelle Nash.
10 Healthy Cookbooks That Inspire All My Summer Cooking
Salad Freak: Recipe for a Healthy Obsession by Jess Damuck
This is one of my favorite healthy cookbooks released this year. If you haven’t heard, I’m not alone Obsessed with with this book. Not only are the pictures stunning (bright and inspiring), but the recipes demonstrate how delicious and satisfying a salad can be. A self-proclaimed “salad maniac,” Jess Damuck, recipe developer and food stylist, sought to give the overlooked course the attention they deserve.
The cookbook is a love letter to her favorite foods: fresh, vibrant ingredients that don’t care about owning or tasting anything other than what they are. Damuck is driven by what’s in season, and known as the “Bob Ross of the Salad” (her own anyway), it’s clear that a delicious dream world awaits.
One: Pots, Pans, Planets: A Greener Way to Cook You and Your Family by Anna Jones
Anna Jones is truly the “Queen of Trees”, promoting vegetarian food with an approach that emphasizes the beauty and style of plants. Jones was able to paint this way of eating and cooking in a modern light. (All healthy cookbooks take note.) With each recipe, she puts not only taste and nutrition first, but also centers everything around a focus on sustainability. Favorites include: Saag Aloo Shepard’s Pie and Carrot & Sesame Pancakes. They are familiar foods with a much-welcomed update. What if you don’t love?
Unbelievably Vegan: 100+ Life-Changing, Plant-Based Recipes by Charity Morgan
Interested in trying out vegan cooking, but don’t know where to start? Morgan is all about making a plant-based lifestyle accessible and achievable. With the term “plegan” (plant-based vegan) guiding her recipes, writing, and insights, Morgan invites readers to take a light-hearted approach, one that’s not overly limit. Whatever you may have on healthy cookbooks, be prepared to throw them on the curb. Unbelievable Vegetarian It’s all about combining practicality with inspiration — oh, and having fun with what you eat.
Healthier Together: A Recipe for Both — Nourish Your Body, Nurture Your Relationships by Liz Moody
Food writer and health blogger Liz Moody used to follow fad diets and only eat for fuel, not taste. That changed when she met her fiancé (now husband) and they started cooking nutrient-rich meals and vegetables. Not only has she fallen in love with food again, but has also discovered that setting goals and sticking to them is easier and more satisfying than when paired with another person.
Love & Lemon every day by Jeanine Donofrio
From a quick weeknight dinner to a bright weekend lunch, Donofro presents imaginative meals for any day. Featuring recipes like Cauliflower Steak with Lemon Salsa Verde, Rutabaga Walnut Ragu and Chocolate Cake with Frozen Potatoes, this charming collection is filled with creative ideas for using vegetable scraps. tubers, fun ways to eat popular produce and delicious dishes with seriously underrated vegetables.
Modern Lunch: +100 recipes for assembling a new midday meal by Allison Day
I’ll never be one of those people who forget to eat lunch — it’s honestly one of my favorite parts of the day. And you’ll definitely feel like treating yourself to Allison Day’s amazing recipes that are simple enough to wrap in a flash; Think Chicken and Cucumber Ribbon Salad with Vinaigrette Peanut Butter and Walnut Butter, Feta and Eggs With Pesto Rice.
Where to start cooking: Carla Lalli Music’s Uncomplicated Recipes to Make You a Great Cook
Anyone who is a fan of Bon Appetite have long been a fan (whether they realize it or not) of culinary director Carla Lalli Music’s comforting and flavorful approach to home cooking. I love the fact that she never adds a step in the process unless it’s absolutely necessary.
Mostly Plants: 101 Delicious Versatile Recipes From Tracy, Dana, Lori & Corky Pollan’s Pollan Family
I love Michael Pollan’s balanced approach to cooking and eating, which is all about nourishing our bodies and souls, summed up in his now famous mantra: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”
So what does the “mostly plant” selection look like in real life? In families where not everyone is a vegetarian, the word “mainly” is key. It’s not necessary to give up meat entirely, but to build a diet that changes the ratio of animals to plants to create delicious and nutritious meals that are guaranteed to appeal to everyone.
Dinner for Everyone: 100 Iconic Dishes Made 3 Ways — Easy, Vegan, or Perfect for Corporate by Mark Bittman
In our world of dietary restrictions (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, lectin-free, grain-free, vegan, paleo, you might name it) !) Mark Bittman’s book is a total genius. He shares how every recipe adapts to fit a variety of diets and cooking approaches.
Every Day is Saturday: Recipes + Strategies for Easy Cooking, Every Day of the Week by Sarah Copeland
No words can describe how much I love this cookbook for its # goal to live every day as weekend approach and its delicious recipes. I want to make them ALL. From Morrocan Tomato Toast to Raspberry Ripple Cake, Sarah Copeland’s new book is all about making ordinary days a little bit more special — while keeping things simple.
This post was originally published on May 14, 2019 and has since been updated.
