Bøger af Laura Pensiero

A renowned chef and nutritionist has the recipe for delectable meals with a healthy Mediterranean focus, featuring more than 100 recipes for flavorful, seasonal local foodHailed as the Napa Valley of the East, New York's Hudson Valley has become a major hub for local foods and agriculture?and Laura Pensiero's acclaimed restaurants are at the center of it all. Customers from near and far flock to Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck (named one of Hudson Valley's best restaurants in Hudson Valley Magazine) and Gigi Market and Catering in Red Hook to dine on Laura's interpretations of traditional Italian dishes that highlight the bounty of the farms, gardens, and artisans of the Valley.A celebration of the food of the Hudson Valley and the people who grow and produce it, Hudson Valley Mediterranean shows how to use seasonal ingredients to create delectable, nourishing meals. Here are more than 100 easy-to-prepare and cost-effective recipes made with the best ingredients and a touch of Mediterranean flair, including:Gigi Potato Gnocchi with Northwind Farm Chicken and Pea RaguBaked Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower and ChardFava Bean and Fregola SaladSpring (and Every Other Season) LasagnaSeared Salmon over Spring TrifolatiMr. Mink's Panzanella Salad with fresh herbsStrawberry Mascarpone TartThis local and seasonal food movement is happening throughout the country, and Pensiero invites everyone to bring these foods into their own kitchens and communities using regional resources?because cooking with fresh food harvested nearby brings pleasure to eating and connects people to their family, friends, and community.

Put nature's bounty to work in the fight to avert cancer Research shows that up to 80 percent of all cancers can be prevented through diet and lifestyle changes. You can reduce your risk with a nutritional program based on variety, balance, and moderation. This collaboration between leading cancer prevention experts and top gourmet chefs shows that healthy eating can both fight cancer and please the palate. One of the nation's leading cancer research facilities, the Strang Cancer Prevention Center has placed diet and lifestyle changes at the foreground of a prevention strategy. Much more than a simple cookbook, this unique resource presents cutting-edge nutritional and scientific data on cancer, along with tantalizing, healthy recipes. In "The Strang Cancer Prevention Center Cookbook," you'll learn about: Using phytochemicals--the new functional foods--to promote good health How to determine the quality of your current diet--and improve it Making a delicious eating plan part of your cancer-preventing lifestyle Lifestyle modifications designed to minimize cancer risk Chefs from such world-renowned restaurants as the Four Seasons, Galileo, and Union Square Cafe serve up more than 100 delicious recipes, including: Portobello Mushroom-Stuffed Chiles Rellenos Asparagus Salad with Black Truffles Herb- and Spice-Crusted Mahimahi with Watermelon Salsa Peach and Blueberry Crisp Warm Mango and Pear Soup with Fruit Sorbets The best cure is always prevention. Discover how a healthy diet and lifestyle can keep you fit and cancer-free.