The Self-Care Cookbook: A Holistic Approach to Cooking, Eating, and Living Well 9781572848023, 1572842296

Table of contents :
Introduction

CHAPTER 1: Physical Wellness

Snacks, Soups, and Salads

French Carrot Salad

Classic Hummus

Chilled Cucumber Soup

Mains

Salmon Steaks with Asian Marinade

Roast Pork Loin with Pomegranate Salsa

Poached Chicken with Broccoli Pesto

Marinated Flank Steak with Kale Salsa Verde

High-Protein Shake

Chickpea and Pumpkin Stew

Sides

Quinoa Pilaf with Walnuts

Cauliflower Mash

Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips, and Pears

Dessert

No-Bake Crustless Cheesecake with Balsamic Berries

CHAPTER 2: Spiritual Wellness

Snacks, Soups, and Salads

Tortellini Skewers with Brown Butter–Tomato Dip

Salad-Bar Soup

Asian Chicken Salad

Mains

Roasted Lemon Shrimp with Pan-Fried Grit Cakes

Parmesan Chicken Breasts

Braised Brisket

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder

Classic Holiday Turkey

Ravioli–Eggplant Lasagna

Sides

Confetti Rice Salad

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Wild Rice with Pistachios, Cherries, and Mint

Dessert

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

CHAPTER 3: Emotional Wellness

Snacks, Soups, and Salads

Edamame Dip

Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup

Classic Wedge Salad

Mains

Lobster Tails with Herb–Butter Sauce

Classic Roast Chicken

Pork Schnitzel

Grilled-Cheese Cheeseburgers

Rack of Lamb with Mint–Pistachio Pesto

Stewed White Beans with Tomatoes and Sage

Sides

Smoky Mac and Cheese

Ginger-Glazed Carrots

Twice-Baked Potatoes

Dessert

Salted-Caramel Banana Pudding

CHAPTER 4: Environmental Wellness

Snacks, Soups, and Salads

White Bean Dip

White Bean Chowder

Roasted Tomato Soup

Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Greek Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Mains

Poached Salmon

Salmon Rillettes

Asian Caramel Chicken Thighs

Asian Chicken Wraps

Skirt Steaks with Shallot Chimichurri

Second-Day Fajitas

Pork Chops Oreganata

Mexican Pork Stew

Ponzu Tofu Steaks

Fried Cauliflower Rice

Polenta with Vegetables and Cheese

Vegetarian Polenta Cakes

Sides

Mediterranean Vegetable Stew

Eggs in Purgatory

Artichoke Pasta

Artichoke–Pasta Frittata

Saffron Risotto

Arancini

Dessert

Poached Stone Fruit

Fruit Crisp

CHAPTER 5: Intellectual Wellness

Snacks and Soups

Steamed Artichokes

Chicken Consommé

Ricotta-Stuffed Avocados

Mains

White Bean Tuna Salad

Chicken Thigh Mole

Steaks with Red Wine Marinade

Eggs Poached in Red Wine

Rib Chops with Pomegranate Marinade

Swiss Chard and Chickpeas

Sides

Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Braised Pistachios

Lentil Salad

Kasha Pilaf

Dessert

Lemon–Blueberry Pavlova with Dark Chocolate

CHAPTER 6: Nutritional Wellness

Snacks, Soups, and Salads

Chilled Pea Soup

Bresaola-Wrapped Asparagus Spears

Healthy Crunch Salad

Mains

Halibut with Lemon–Caper Salsa

Baked Chicken with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Adobo Flank Steak

Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Fennel

Turkey Cutlets with Mushrooms

Chickpea Tagine with Sweet Potato

Sides

Whole-Wheat Orecchiette with Beans and Turkey Sausage

Farro Salad with Pear, Blueberries, and Feta

Sautéed Mixed Greens

Dessert

Baked Apples

CHAPTER 7: Protectoral Wellness

Snacks, Soups, and Salads

Stuffed Mushrooms

Spicy Chicken–Garlic Soup

Spinach Salad with Roasted Mushrooms

Mains

Chicken in Vinegar

Peppercorn-Crusted Filet

Oysters with Pomegranate Mignonette

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Rolls

Immunity Smoothie

Savory Vegetable Crumble with Oats

Sides

Carrots with Walnuts and Cinnamon

Herbed Barley with Lemon

Ginger Sweet Potatoes

Dessert

Skyr with Almonds and Honey-Brûléed Grapefruit and Watermelon

CHAPTER 8: Social Wellness

Snacks, Soups, and Salads

Shallot Frittatas

Celery-Root Velouté with Crispy Sunchokes

Celery, Green Apple, and Parmesan Salad

Mains

Sautéed Skate with Parsley Purée

Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

Braised Chicken Thighs with Shallots, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes

Glazed Ham

Butterflied Leg of Lamb

Tomato Pudding

Sides

Truffled Pappardelle

Braised Broccolini

Israeli Couscous with Roasted Butternut Squash

Dessert

Chocolate–Hazelnut Cheesecake

CHAPTER 9: Occupational Wellness

Snacks, Soups, and Salads

Homemade Microwave Seasoned Popcorn

Spiced Almonds

Gazpacho

Mason Jar Salad

Mains

Desktop Niçoise with Anchovy Vinaigrette

Roast Chicken Legs

Satay Root Vegetables

Roast-Beef Sandwich with Horseradish Cream and Pickled Onions

BLT Baguette

Sides

Spinach Pasta Salad

Crudités with Buttermilk Dressing

Pizza Strudel

Dessert

Apple Cake with Chocolate Chips

CHAPTER 10: Financial Wellness

Snacks, Soups, and Salads

Fromage Fort

Bottom-of-the-Jar Vinaigrettes

Freezer and Pantry Slow-Cooker Stew

Mains

Mediterranean Tuna Rice

Chicken Thighs with Chorizo

Classic Pot Roast

Rolled Turkey Breast

Tangerine Pulled Pork

Cumin Black Beans and Brown Rice

Sides

Pasta with Last-Minute Marinara

Roasted Cabbage

Multi-Shape Pasta Salad with Peas and Feta

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Pantry Cake

Index

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