Saturday, Sep 26, 2009

Cookbook Review: Spice Up Your Life by Bindu Grandhi

Author:  Bindu Grandhi

Publisher:  Cedar Fort, Inc.

ISBN #:  978-1-59955-273-6

Type:  Cookbook

Pages:  170 

Published:  July 2009

Website:  http://www.theflexcook.com/index.html  

Purchase:  $12.23 (HERE) 

The Cookbook

I think I’ll adopt the term “Flexitarian” for my way of eating.  This term is described as “a primarily plant-based diet composed of grains, vegetables, and fruits, which also occasionally includes protein from lean meat, fish, poultry or dairy.”   I don’t eat very much lean meat, but I do eat a good amount of fish and poultry.  So.. this cookbook is perfect for me!  And, for those who are diet-conscious, this is a great way to grab some healty recipes that won’t compromise your diet!

After reading this cookbook cover to cover, I discovered that that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for a healthy meal.  Rather, you can have both!  Much of the recipes in this book are too spicy for the twins.  Therefore, I wasn’t able to get around to cooking the recipes just yet (*I need an adult here to share the food with me!*).  But, I didn’t want that to prohibit me from sharing my admiration of the cookbook.  From what I can see in reading the recipes, is that you get a nice Thai/Indian feel to the dishes.  Here the recipes that I plan on preparing from the book:

* Spiced Chicken & Coconut Curry *

* Shrimp in Butter, Lime & Cilantro Sauce *

* Baked Coconut Fillet (fish) *

* Masala Chai *

* Lime Soda *

* Strawberry Kulfi *

YUMMMMM!  I’m planning on cooking the Spiced Chicken & Coconut Curry during my Christmas Eve Annual Cookoff!

Now if Emerill Lagasse finds this book to be “An incredible collection of well-seasoned, flavorful,and healthy recipes,” then you are sure to enjoy it, yourself!  You can get some sample recipes HERE. 

Giving Thanks

My heartfelt thanks to the Bindu Grandhi for sending me this delightful cookbook to read, enjoy, and soon taste the rewards of!

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