The latest word from the nutrition front is that green leafy vegetables may be our most powerful weapon against cancer and other diseases of aging. Plus, most dark leaft greens are high in nutrients such as beta-carotene, anti-oxidants, folic acid, and fiber.
In Greens Glorious Greens! Johnna lbi and Catherine Walthers, both gourmet natural foods chefs, unlock the mysteries of buying and preparing these delicious vegetables. IN an easy-to-use A-to-Z format, they cover thirty-give different greens, providing nutritional information and a brief historical profile for each, plus tips on how to shop for freshness, and how to store, wash, and cut the greens for maximum flavor. Albi and Walthers offer more than 140 ways to turn these nutritional superstars into delicious salads, soups, stews, entrees, and sautees. Most dishes are quick and easy, low in fat, and of the scale in terms of nutrients and taste. Many of vegetarian and therefore cholesterol free, come contain chicken, beef or fish. Any home cook will delight in this clear and engaging guide to preparing all the vegetables that are not only good "for" you, but just plain" good."
Recipes include:
Grilled Polenta with Dandelion Greens, Southern Style Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens, Cajun Kale Salad, Broccoli Rabe with Toasted Pecans and Currants, Skewered Chicken Teriyaki over Frisee and Arugula

Want to try to eat a more plant-based diet in 2023? Discover how in this beautifully presented cookbook filled with wholesome and nourishing vegan recipes Inside you'll find 200 vegan recipes, bursting with vitality and taste. With fresh everyday ingredients and minimal fuss, food entrepreneur Lee Watson celebrates this incredibly healthy way of eating through plant-based recipes that are varied, nutritious and utterly delicious. With delicious and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks, sides, sauces and dressings, this really is an all-round guide to vegan cookery, and proves that anyone can enjoy cooking and eating vegan. Jam-packed with incredible recipes including: - CHICKPEA, SQUASH & APRICOT BURGERS with a red onion, orange & black olive salad - TOFU FILLETS in a spicy polenta curst with golden beetroot & blood orange salsa - OVEN-BAKED SQUASH GNOCCI with sun-dried tomato, fennel & spinach pistou - DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CAKE with almond cream & raspberries Whether you're already committed to a vegan lifestyle, or you're just trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into your routine, Peace and Parsnips is the book for you.

All kinds of salads in a comprehensive 200-recipe collection - cold, hot, composed, main and side.