This cookbook, by the American Institute for Cancer Research, is making the recommendation that we increase our daily intake of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans so that it equals 2/3rds of our daily food intake. They encourage us to do this gradually, by first adding some additional fruits and vegetables to our diet. As we become accustomed to having less meat and starches, the authors provide us with a multitude of tasty recipes. They suggest using olive or canola oil and trying to “cook once, eat twice”, to reduce the amount of time in the kitchen.
As I perused the recipes, several sounded especially appropriate for autumn. Acorn squash stuffed with apricots and cornbread or cider glazed sweet potatoes with cranberries are perfect side or main dishes for a cooler fall evening. Some delicious main entrees include baked fish with tomatoes, spinach and olives, cranberry chicken, or shrimp with grapefruit and black bean salsa. The soup recipes that piqued my interest were fresh corn bisque, summer squash soup and chilled strawberry soup. As with most cookbooks, the authors end with dessert recipes. The chocolate angel food cake with raspberries and the fresh plum tart are definitely on my list to try.
Tompkins County Public Library has a variety of cookbooks that are sure to appeal to everyone. Bon Appetit! - Reviewed by Deb
