The Long Table Cookbook: Plant-based Recipes for Optimal Health 9781771622288

Table of contents :
Preface xi
Introduction 1
Harnessing Nutrition for Optimal Health 5
Cooking Fundamentals and Culinary Terminology 25
Recipes 36
Feasts for Holiday Gatherings 39
Artichoke and Oyster Mushroom Chowder with Sweet Potato 40
Sweet Potato and Tahini Soup 43
Waldorf Salad with Pomegranate and Pistachio 46
Pot Pies Three Ways 49
Brussels Sprouts with Roasted Apples and Shiitake Bacon 54
Butterscotch Squash Coffee Cake 57
Cinnamon Bun Cookies 60
The Ultimate Chocolate Protein Powder 63
Comforting Classics 65
Okra and Oyster Mushroom Gumbo with Red and White Beans 66
Bean and Squash Soup with Kamut Dumplings 69
Fresh Vegan Caesar Salad 71
Traditional Greek Salad with Tofu Feta 72
Eggplant Moussaka 75
Mac and Cheese with Coconut Bacon 77
Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd’s Pie 79
Maple Caramel Sauce with Granny Smith Apples and Toasted Walnuts 83
Spiced Banana Cakes with Orange Frosting 84
Spelt and Coconut Waffles with Raspberries and Coconut Mousse 87
Turmeric Ginger Latte 89
Picnic Basket and Barbecue Favourites 91
Cucumber and Lime Gazpacho 92
Crisp Watercress Salad with Tempeh and Mango 95
Watermelon, Mint, Feta and Arugula Salad 96
Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwiches with Turmeric Garlic Parsnip Fries 99
Red Bean and Fennel Sausages with Sweet Onion Mustard and Cultured Veg 102
Zucchini Noodles with Sunflower Basil Pesto 107
Raspberry Key Lime Pie 108
Almond Apricot Blueberry Smoothie 111
Lemon, Mint and Ginger Slush 112
Warming Meals for Cold Days 115
Creamy Cauliflower and Potato Soup 116
Winter Vegetable Borscht 119
Winter Coleslaw with Orange Vinaigrette 120
Tahini Dill Dressing 123
Falafel Sliders with Kale Tabbouleh, Spicy Tahini Sauce and Papaya Chutney 124
Warm Farro Salad with Spicy Citrus Dressing 129
Caramelized Onion, Pear and Arugula Focaccia 130
Strawberry and Hazelnut Streusel Cake with a Maple Vanilla Glaze 133
Sweet Potato Pie Parfaits 136
Matcha Mint Chocolate Chip Shakes 139
Healthy Take-Out Twists 141
Yam and Coconut Curry Soup 142
Raw Pad Thai Salad 145
Thai Noodle Salad with Spicy Roasted Almonds 146
Mango Almond Curry 149
Kung Pao Chickpeas over Sesame-Fried Millet 151
Pho Noodle Wrap 155
Raw Carrot Cake Pie with Whipped Cinnamon Orange Cream 157
Spicy Chocolate-Dipped Oranges 161
Vanilla Chai Chia Seed Pudding 162
Mango Turmeric Lassi 165
Dinner Party Showstoppers 167
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup 168
Apple, Fennel and Beet Salad with Orange-Ginger Cider Vinaigrette 171
Creamy Dill and Cannellini Bean Dip 172
Kamut Crackers 174
Caramelized Fennel, Sweet Potato and Pine Nut Cheese Pizza 175
Veggie Cannelloni with Cashew Ricotta, Basil Pesto and Parmesan 179
Pasta with Mushroom Walnut Lentil Bites 181
Black and Blue Cashew Cheesecake 184
Cocoa Bean Pie with Raspberry Strawberry Coulis 187
Carrot and Ginger Orange Juice 188
Recipes for Everyday Celebrations 191
Creamy Corn Chowder with Tempeh Chorizo 192
Rainbow Slaw with Lime Dressing 197
Moroccan Quinoa Power Bowl 198
Pinto Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos 203
Smoky Chipotle Avocado and Cilantro Muffins with Avocado Butter 205
Tex-Mex Black Bean Burgers 208
Lentil and Walnut Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa 213
Dairy-Free Queso 214
Protein-Packed Chickpea Blondies 217
Chocolate Avocado Pie 218
Iced Coconut Lime Green Tea 221
Lavender Lemonade 222
Appendix I: Recipe Contributors 225
Appendix II: Recipe Benefits 227
Notes 231
Selected References 237
Acknowledgements 238
Index 239
About the Author 244