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The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living

(Hardback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living

Contributors:

By (Author) Mark Bittman

ISBN:

9781439120231

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster

Imprint:

Simon & Schuster

Publication Date:

14th December 2010

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Cookery for specific diets and conditions
Obesity: treatment and therapy
Dietetics and nutrition
General cookery and recipes

Dewey:

641.3

Prizes:

Commended for IACP Crystal Whisk Award (Health/Special Diet) 2011

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Hardback

Number of Pages:

656

Dimensions:

Width 187mm, Height 235mm, Spine 38mm

Weight:

1306g

Description

From the award-winning champion of conscious eating and author of the bestselling Food Matters comes The Food Matters Cookbook, offering the most comprehensive and straightforward ideas yet for cooking easy, delicious foods that are as good for you as they are for the planet.

The Food Matters Cookbook is the essential encyclopedia and guidebook to responsible eating, with more than 500 recipes that capture Bittmans typically relaxed approach to everything in the kitchen. There is no finger-wagging here, just a no-nonsense and highly flexible case for eating more plants while cutting back on animal products, processed food, and of course junk. But for Bittman, flipping the ratio of your diet to something more virtuous and better for your body doesnt involve avoiding any foodsindeed, there is no sacrifice here.

Since his own health prompted him to change his diet, Bittman has perfected cooking tasty, creative, and forward-thinking dishes based on vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Meat and other animal products are often includedbut no longer as the centerpiece. In fact the majority of these recipes include fish, poultry, meat, eggs, or dairy, using them for their flavor, texture, and satisfying nature without depending on them for bulk. Roasted Pork Shoulder with Potatoes, Apples, and Onions and Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes and Clams are perfect examples. Many sound downright decadent: Pasta with Asparagus, Bacon, and Egg; Stuffed Pizza with Broccoli, White Beans, and Sausage; or Roasted Butternut Chowder with Apples and Bacon, for example.

There are vegetarian recipes, too, and they have flair without being complicatedrecipes like Beet Tartare, Lentil Caviar with All the Trimmings, Radish-Walnut Tea Sandwiches, and Succotash Salad. Bittman is a firm believer in snacking, but in the right way. Instead of packaged cookies or greasy chips, Bittman suggests Seasoned Popcorn with Grated Parmesan or Fruit and Cereal Bites. Nor does he skimp on desserts; rather, he focuses on fruit, good-quality chocolate, nuts, and whole-grain flours, using minimal amounts of eggs, butter, and other fats. That allows for a whole chapter devoted to sweets, including Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies, Apricot Polenta Cake, Brownie Cake, and Coconut Tart with Chocolate Smear.

True to the fuss-free style that has made him famous, Bittman offers plenty of variations and substitutions that let you take advantage of foods that are in seasonor those that just happen to be in the fridge. A quick-but-complete rundown on ingredients tells you how to find sustainable and flavorful meat and shop for dairy products, grains, and vegetables without wasting money on fancy organic labels. He indicates which recipes you can make ahead, those that are sure to become pantry staples, and which ones can be put together in a flash. And because Bittman is always comprehensive, he makes sure to include the building-block recipes for the basics of home cooking: from fast stocks, roasted garlic, pizza dough, and granola to pots of cooked rice and beans and whole-grain quick breads.

With a tone that is easygoing and non-doctrinaire, Bittman demonstrates the satisfaction and pleasure in mindful eating. The result is not just better health for you, but for the world we all share.

Reviews

"Bittmans visionary imagination sparkles on every page." -- Mark Knoblauch * Booklist *
further proof (as if it were needed) that Bittman belongs on every cooks bookshelf. * The Daily Beast *
The Food Matters Cookbook is a fantastic cookbook for anyone who is interested in eating more healthy meals. It's perfect for the beginner but will be enjoyed by even the most accomplished chef because of the variety of creativity of the recipes. * BlogCritics.org *
Bittman's works encompass the full scope of contemporary cookery. * Louisville Courier-Journal *
Practical and balanced, this collection will shape the way we cook for years to come. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
"Those of us who love reading about food and recipes should find Mark Bittman's new book, The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living, a cookbook worth reading." * Jewish Chronicle *

Author Bio

Mark Bittman is the author of thrity books, including Food Matters, How to Cook Everything, Dinner for Everyone, How to Eat, and Animal, Vegetable, Junk. He worked on the weekly New York Times column, The Minimalist and his work has appeared in countless newspapers and magazines. He has made many televison appearances on shows such as CBS's The Dish and the Today show. Bittman is currently Special Advisor on Food Policy at Columbia Universitys Mailman School of Public Health, where he teaches and hosts a lecture series called Food, Public Health, and Social Justice.

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