{"id":8004,"date":"2018-10-25T20:07:59","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T20:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/?p=8004"},"modified":"2018-11-19T13:33:13","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T13:33:13","slug":"books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyaging.net\/magazine\/fall-2018\/books\/","title":{"rendered":"Cook Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

Baking and Rolling Into Fall<\/h3>\n

W<\/span>hat is it about the fall season that calls many cooks back into the kitchen? For some reason, this year, we\u2019ve had a late start in some parts of the country. Now, we can play catch up, tap into our inner foodie, and get those cooking juices flowing. Here to inspire you to create some fall magic are four fabulous cookbooks\u2026<\/p>\n

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Italian Moms: Something Old, Something New: 150 Family Recipes<\/em><\/strong> by Elisa Costantini<\/strong><\/p>\n

She calls herself a \u201creluctant immigrant who came to appreciate life in [her] adopted country only much later in life.\u201d Elisa Costantini\u2019s journey to become a cookbook writer a little later in life has inspired many older adults to not give up. After her husband passed away on Christmas Eve in 2013, she was rightfully depressed.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo say that I was ready to give up is perhaps an understatement,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Her son, Frank, pushed her to write her first book, Italian Moms, in part for them to be together and in part as a family legacy project. And with it, she suddenly found a new purpose in life.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was reborn,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Her second and new book, Italian Moms: Something Old, Something New: 150 Family Recipes<\/em><\/a> is a celebration of the past while honoring the younger generations of Italian-Americans who are reinventing the classic recipes.<\/p>\n

Three of our favorite recipes from Italian Moms<\/em> are Broccoli Pancetta Salad<\/a>,\u00a0Mozzarella and Spinach Pasta Salad<\/a>,\u00a0Zucchini and Potato Parmesan.<\/a><\/p>\n

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(Left to right) Broccoli Pancetta Salad, Mozzarella and Spinach Pasta Salad, Zucchini and Potato Parmesan. Photo: Italian Moms, Something Old, Something New<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Reprinted with permission from Italian Moms \u00a92018. Published by Sterling Epicure. Photography by David and Gabriela Versano. Mother and child photo courtesy of Frank and Elisa Costantini.<\/h5>\n

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Designed for One: 120 Diabetes-Friendly Dishes Just for You<\/em> by Nancy S. Hughes<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re diabetic and eating on your own, you should avoid the temptation of grabbing something pre-prepared at the supermarket that might not be suitable and instead try one of Nancy Hughes\u2019 recipes designed for one serving. Her recipes in Designed for One<\/em> ensure that there are no leftovers, like you\u2019d have if the recipe were for two, four, or six servings.<\/p>\n

Designed for One: 120 Diabetes-Friendly Dishes Just for You<\/em><\/a> includes 120 budget-friendly recipes that range from main dishes, sides, and salads to desserts.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wrote this book to provide both those living with diabetes and those just looking for healthier meals with easy-to-make recipes using everyday ingredients. No unwanted leftovers. No unnecessary work. Simple comfort for ONE!\u201d Hughes said.<\/p>\n

Here are two recipes to try from Designed for One<\/em>: Ham, Pepper, and Pineapple Broiler Packet<\/a>,\u00a0Knife and Fork Turkey-Corn Tortillas<\/a><\/p>\n

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(Left to right) Ham, Pepper, and Pineapple Broiler Packet, Knife and Fork Turkey-Corn Tortillas. Photo: Designed for One<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Reprinted with permission from Designed for One \u00a9 2017 by Nancy S. Hughes. Published by the American Diabetes Association.<\/h5>\n

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Paris Picnic Club: More Than 100 Recipes to Savor and Share<\/em> by Shaheen Peerbhai and Jennie Levitt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every Friday for a year in a small town tucked into the hillsides south of Paris, Shaheed Peerbhai and Jennie Levitt made a picnic-style meal for their friends. It grew into a sort of clandestine pop-up restaurant, which served much anticipated lunches to 80 guests.<\/p>\n

Soon, they moved their picnic club to parks and hidden spots across Paris. Paris Picnic Club: More Than 100 Recipes to Savor and Share <\/em><\/a>is a\u00a0charmingly illustrated book. The authors offer a collection of their recipes from small plates and tartines to desserts and special drinks. Their menus will inspire you for your next tailgate party or picnic.<\/p>\n

Here are two of our favorite recipes from the book: Marinated Scallops with Zucchini\u00a0Avocado and Almond Relish<\/a> and Apple, Fennel and Kohlrabi Salad with Shaved Manchego and Candied Walnuts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Two of the charming drawings from Paris Picnic Club<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Reprinted with permission from Paris Picnic Club \u00a9 2018 by Shaheen Peerbhai and Jennie Levitt. Published by Sterling Epicure. Illustrations by Jennie Levitt.<\/h5>\n

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Vegetable Cakes: The Most Fun Way to Five A Day! Scrumptious Sweets Where the Veggie is the Star<\/em> by Ysanne Spevack<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vegetables but not as you know them …<\/p>\n

With all the talk about adding more veggies to your diet, have you ever wondered why we don\u2019t include vegetables at the end of the meal, too?<\/p>\n

Why aren’t we using vegetables in desserts? They\u2019re as sweet as many fruits, offer incredible flavors and visual appeal, and of course, they serve as a wonderful boost of nutrition, as well.<\/p>\n

Vegetable Cakes: The Most Fun Way to Five A Day! Scrumptious Sweets Where the Veggie is the Star<\/em><\/a> is a one-of-a-kind baking book that\u2019s devoted to vegetables and wonderfully original creations that promise deliciousness and also health.<\/p>\n

Ysanne Spevack, a creative natural cook and gardener, in her new book, Vegetable Cakes<\/em>, takes the mystery out of why vegetables aren\u2019t normally found in desserts. Her new baking book brings you a kale and coconut cake, asparagus and sesame cake, cheesecakes made with fennel, pumpkin, and beet, along with all their nutritious goodness.<\/p>\n

From beetroot cheesecake to radish-topped Pavlova, smuggling veggies into meals has never been easier. Squashes, sweetcorn, carrots, spinach, peas, kale, onions, and even fiddlehead ferns take you into a new culinary universe where the tastes are intriguing and the results also irresistibly tempting to eat.<\/p>\n

Try these novel and delicious recipes from Vegetable Cakes<\/em>:\u00a0Beetroot Rose Chocolate Brownies<\/a>,\u00a0Cakey Cauli Cookies<\/a>,\u00a0Cauliflower, Chocolate and Coconut Cake<\/a><\/p>\n

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(Left to Right) Beetroot Rose Chocolate Brownies, Cakey Cauli Cookies, Cauliflower, Chocolate and Coconut Cake. Photos from Vegetable Cakes<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Reprinted with permission from Vegetable Cakes \u00a9 2018 by Ysanne Spevack. Photographs by Nicki Dowery. Published by Lorenz Books, an imprint of Anness Publishing Ltd.<\/h5>\n
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