The Kama Chow Ultimate Cookbook

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The more than 7 million vegetarians and 3 million vegans in the United States alone are proving that chowing down on planet-friendly fare not only helps them look and feel better, but it can be delicious, too. In her debut cookbook, Karma Chow creator and celebrity chef Melissa Costello shares an exciting collection of 125+ recipes that will be a welcome addition for anyone already following a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle or for the growing number of people embracing more plant-based meals. As personal chef to celebrity fitness guru Tony Horton, creator of the bestselling P90X(R) fitness system, Melissa is constantly finding creative ways to keep Tony and her other clients happy, fit, and fueled.

With her "keep it simple" and "make it tasty" approach, she offers a smorgasbord of dairy- and animal-free appetizers and desserts, breakfasts, and dinners, as well as holiday- and company-worthy menus. Recipes include: Mac & Cheeze, Karma Burgers with Chipotle "Mayo," Thai-Style Tempeh Lettuce Wraps, Supreme-Oh Burritos, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Korean-Style Tempeh Tacos with Red Dijon Slaw, Enchilada Casserole with Ranchero Sauce, Artichoke and White Bean Dip, Cilantro Cauliflower Smash, Pad Thai in Peanut Coconut Sauce, Stuffed Mushroom Poppers, Indian Spiced Coconut Yam Soup, Chili Sweet Potato Fries, Un-Shepherd's Pie, Strawberry Crme Mousse with Pistachio Nut Topping, Banana Carob Bread Pudding, Apple/Pear Crisp, Brownie Bites, Chocolate Truffles, and Cardamom Chocolate Chippers (a Tony Horton favorite!)

The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook shows anyone how to reconnect with their food and honor it as Earth's source for keeping us alive--all while finding it easier to rock their workouts and sculpt a well-defined physique. It's a winning recipe for success for anyone looking to transition to a healthier way of life!

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"The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook: 125+ Plant-Based Vegan Recipes for a Fit, Happy, Healthy You comes from a creator and celebrity chef who shares her collection of over a hundred recipes for any following a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. She's personal chef to celebrity fitness guru Tony Horton and in the course of keeping him and her other clients happy, her approaches to food have evolved to offer a wide range of dairy- and animal-free appetizers, breakfasts, dinners and more. From Koren-Style Tempeh Tacos with Red Dijon Sauce to Strawberry Crme Mousse with Pistachio Nut Topping, this is packed with gourmet formulas for vegan success."

--Alma H. Bond, Midwest Book Reviews

"[Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook] is filled with beautiful photos and easy-gourmet dishes refreshingly presented, from performance-boosting breakfasts and entrees to decadent desserts. An outstanding resource, especially for fitness buffs. I can't wait to try the Banana Chia Pancakes with Coconut Crme Sauce, Quinoa Protein Brekkie Bowl, and Cha Cha Enchiladarole."

--Elisa Bosley, Delicious Living magazine.

The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook: 125+ Plant-Based Recipes for a Fit, Happy, Healthy You
Melissa Costello, foreword by Tony Horton. HCI, $18.95 trade paper

This imaginative and accessible collection from Costello, a nutritionist and founder of the health/weight loss program Karma Chow, is heavy on instruction and light on politics. Costello chooses to inform rather than sell readers on her wellness program, giving a wealth of options that include meat-, dairy-, and egg-free meals. A medley of the familiar--mac and cheese (made with coconut or almond milk), corn chowder, enchiladas and "un-shepherd's pie"--rest comfortably next to soon-to-be favorites like pumpkin pie waffles, pad Thai, and smoky tempeh chili. Those new to vegetarian or vegan cooking will appreciate the lengths Costello goes to, to minimize the need for esoteric, hard-to-source ingredients; notes on substitutions and resources are provided. Nutritional information is given for every dish... Even a carnivore will appreciate chili sweet potato batons, wild mushroom quinoa pilaf, and raw Thai slaw, a flavorful medley of cabbage, bell pepper, snow peas, and carrots in a zesty Thai dressing. Costello offers a terrific resource for vegans and vegetarians who want to expand their options, as well as those interested in eating healthier meals.

--Publisher's Weekly

"I like this book because it is easy for people who are just beginning on their vegan path, but also offers recipes that are original enough for the people who are vegan for a while already."

--She Likes Bento

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"This particular cookbook gives us 125 easy plant-based recipes that are easy to follow, using common ingredients, and they actually taste great. I for one can't eat something if it doesn't taste good, no matter how healthy it is for you. But as, I rolled up my sleeves and started preparing meals from this cookbook, I was pleasantly surprised that even my family enjoyed the dishes. It has now become one of the staples in my cookbook library."

-Nancy B, Book Bargains and Previews

"If you are looking for a healthy dish to add to your table, The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook is a great addition to anyone's kitchen. Vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will find a recipe or tip that is delicious and wholesomely good."

----Melody Lim "elephant journal "

"In the nearly 20 years I've been a vegetarian, I've made several attempts to go vegan but never lasted more than a few weeks... But after reading The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook, I might seriously reconsider."

--Lisa Brown, The Joplin Globe

"Missy knows how to craft recipes that not only taste good but are also good for you, whether your goal is to lose weight or put on muscle. After all, she was Tony Horton's personal chef. She's a great chef--but you don't have to be one to get the most from her book."

--Rebecca Swanner, Beachbody

Author Bio

Melissa Costello, founder of Karma Chow and creator of The Vital Life Cleanse, is the personal chef to celebrity fitness guru Tony Horton, creator of the highly popular workout system, P90X(R). A Certified Nutritionist and wellness coach, Melissa is constantly finding creative ways to keep Tony and her many other clients happy, fit, and healthy through a whole foods, plant-based way of life. She works one-on-one with clients as well as leads thirty-day food-based cleanses with large groups, teaching them how to implement changes in their diet that will last a lifetime as well as offering skills on how to relate to food differently. Melissa was featured on TV Guide's Secrets of the Hollywood Body as well as CNBC's How I Made My Millions with Tony Horton. Tony Horton is a well-known fitness instructor and the creator of the bestselling fitness programs P90X, Power 90, and Power Half Hour.