The Mighty Chickpea


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Over 65 recipes and ways to enjoy chickpeas, the most deliciously versatile staple in vegetarian and vegan cookery. A prince among pulses, the humble chickpea is an essential ingredient for anyone who is embracing more vegan and vegetarian foods in their daily diet. This book provides all the inspiration you need to take full advantage of this versatile legume and its endless culinary possibilities. Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are packed with protein and are, of course, the key ingredients behind popular snacks like falafel and hummus, but also form the basis for so many other dishes, both savoury and sweet. Here you will find over 65 delicious ways to enjoy them, from dips and small bites, to soups, stews, salads, bakes and desserts. For lighter meals, try fool-proof recipes for Creamy Hummus, Falafel and Chana Masala. For more explorative and exciting uses of the mighty chickpea, discover Chickpea 'Chuna' Quesadillas with Jimaca Slaw, Chickpea & Lentil Burgers or an Aquafaba Meringue Pavlova.




The Mighty Bean: 100 Easy Recipes That Are Good for Your Health, the World, and Your Budget (Countryman Know How)


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A comprehensive guide to selecting, cooking, and serving dozens of beans and legumes. Beans. Affordable, full of high-value protein, with a long-lasting shelf life, beans are versatile—equally delicious in stews or salads. And now we are learning to appreciate their worth as sustainability staples. Once pushed aside by Whole30 and Plant Paradox dieters, legumes have been rediscovered by home cooks everywhere. From common classics like black and pinto to heirloom beans like Appaloosa and Dapple Greys, The Mighty Bean, written by author Judith Choate, provides a never-ending collection of recipes to showcase these plant-based powerhouses. Including vegetarian, vegan, and meat-friendly recipes, The Mighty Bean inspires a new outlook on legumes. Enjoy them as appetizers such as a Spicy Bean Dip, savor nourishing mains like Ayocote Negro Chili, and delight in desserts including White Bean-Orange Cake. No matter the dish or time of day, the flexibility of beans is undeniable and, with vibrant color photography, irresistible.




The Chickpea Cookbook


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It's official: chickpeas are 'the new kale'! So, if you’re hungry for some hummus, fancy a little falafel, or are keen to craft the perfect chickpea curry, this recipe book is filled to the brim with delicious and inventive ways to incorporate the humble chickpea into your everyday cooking. Chickpeas are packed with protein, full of fibre and, with a low GI, they are great for slow-release energy to combat that post-lunch slump. Not to mention how they perfectly compliment an array of other healthy superfoods including quinoa, avocado and sweet potato. Also, it's a delicious gluten-free alternative for mouth-watering bakes. With so many benefits, make sure this wonderful food finds its way into your cooking, with this delightful Chickpea Cookbook. Spicy or mild, baked or grilled, veggie, vegan or meaty, there’s something for everyone in this book. From Tomato and Feta Falafel Burgers and Smashed Chickpea Quesadillas; to Chilli Chickpea Fritters, Caribbean Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry and even a mouth-watering Chocolate and Chickpea Squidgy Fudge Cake.




The Chickpea Revolution Cookbook


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Worried about being held responsible for the destruction of the planet? What if you learned that one small thing—eating more plants and plant-based foods, including chickpeas—could help you save the world? That the easiest strategy to combat climate change is simply eating more legumes? The Chickpea Revolution Cookbook can help ease that burdensome guilt by arming you with more than 80 recipes that incorporate more plant-based and sustainable foods into your diet, including chickpeas. Studies continue to demonstrate that animal agriculture contributes more to climate change than the emissions from all forms of transportation combined! Chickpeas are poised to become the bean of the future due to their resilience to changing climate conditions, nutritional value, and incredible versatility. This book will score you a high-five from Mother Nature, will have you eating hearty, and nutritious meals, and will have your friends scrambling for a dinner invite. With this book, you have the opportunity to feel great, save money, and address the most pressing challenge humanity has ever faced. So, let’s get cooking! Recipes include socca bread, chickpea polenta bites, kung pao chickpea, chickpea sweet potato sliders, aquafaba lemon meringue pie, chocolate chickpea brownies, and more!




Pure Blend


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**Discover the Magic of Hummus in 'Pure Blend' Savor the Diversity of Flavors, Textures, and Traditions** Embark on a culinary adventure with "Pure Blend", an exquisitely crafted guide to mastering the art and science of one of the world’s most cherished spreads—hummus. Whether you're a seasoned hummus lover or new to the bliss that is a perfectly scooped pita bread, this eBook is your golden ticket to becoming an adept hummus connoisseur. Dive deep into the wondrous world of chickpeas and learn how these humble legumes contribute to the rich tapestry of global cuisine. "Pure Blend" invites you to explore the savory symphony of ingredients, from the toasty undertones of carefully crafted tahini to the bold punch of freshly ground spices. Refine your palate as you traverse the subtleties of tahini-making, where the selection of sesame seeds can elevate your blend to a gourmet masterpiece. Understand the synergy between creamy textures and aromatic enhancers that will have you crafting silky-smooth spreads that can cascade off your culinary spoon like a velvety dream. Journey through delectable pairings, including the delicate dance between wine and hummus, and discover a trove of ideas for incorporating this versatile spread into your diet, from gluten-free delights to exotic fusions that stretch the imagination. Uncover an array of recipes that cater to every season, dietary consideration, and time of day, transforming the way you think about this Middle Eastern staple. Become a virtuoso of the artful presentation, learning how to garnish with flair and plate with precision for any gathering. The secrets to keeping your hummus fresh and flavorful are at your fingertips, ensuring every batch you craft maintains its magic. As you harness the power of fresh ingredients right from your kitchen garden, "Pure Blend" offers a window into sustainable practices and ethical choices that contribute to a healthier planet and happier taste buds. Be inspired to create, share, and relish in the age-old tradition of spreading joy—one spoonful of hummus at a time. Unleash your culinary creativity and elevate your health with "Pure Blend"—where each spread is a canvas, every flavor a stroke of genius, and where you are the artist primed to create a healthy, delicious masterpiece.




Grow What You Eat, Eat What You Grow


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Randy Shore's father and grandfather grew up on farms, yet he didn't even know how to grow a radish. Author of "The Green Man" column in the Vancouver Sun, he spent five years teaching himself how to grow food for his family and then how to use the resulting bounty to create imaginative and nourishing meals the year round. In Grow What You Eat, Eat What You Grow, Randy reveals the secrets to creating and maintaining a fully functioning vegetable garden, from how to make your own fertilizer to precise instructions on how best to grow specific produce; he also offers advice for those with balcony or container gardens and others who live in small urban spaces. He then shows how to showcase your bounty with delicious, nutrient-packed recipes (both vegetarian and not), including instructions on canning, pickling, and curing, proving how easy and fulfilling it is to be a self-reliant expert in your garden and your kitchen. Grow What You Eat is equal parts a cookbook, gardening book, personal journal, and passionate treatise on the art of eating and living sustainably. In his quest for self-sufficiency, improved health, and a better environment, Randy Shore resurrects an old-school way of cooking that is natural, nutritious, and delicious. Randy Shore is a food and sustainability writer for the Vancouver Sun; he is also a former restaurant cook and an avid gardener.




The Everything Guide to the Carb Cycling Diet


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A unique food plan to drop the weight and fuel your body! If you've ever struggled to lose weight on traditional low-carb or low-fat diets, you know the frustration that comes with cravings and eventually gaining the weight back. Enter the carb cycling diet! Carb cycling is a unique diet program that alternates high-carb days with low-carb days, helping your body to boost metabolism one day and burn fat the next. Using this program, you'll drop pounds quickly and safely while optimizing your health and fitness levels. Inside you'll find delicious and satisfying recipes, including: Chocolate Banana Protein Pancakes Key Lime Pie Smoothie Southwestern Fajitas Steakhouse Blue Cheese Burger Coconut Garlic Shrimp Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Spring Pea and Mint Soup Cinnamon Pecan Cookie Bites The Everything Guide to the Carb Cycling Diet provides shopping lists, meal plans, and 150 recipes--all the tools you need for long-lasting results--and you'll never feel deprived of your favorite foods again!




The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook


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Achieve vibrant health and sustainable weight loss with fresh, fulfilling recipes from the creators of the Conscious Cleanse. Are you ready to make a lifestyle change? This gorgeous cookbook will give you the motivation you need to break unhealthful eating habits and find joy in the kitchen. With their Conscious Cleanse program, Jo Schaalman and Jules Peláez have helped thousands of clients lose weight, heal their bodies, and regain vitality. In The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook, Jo and Jules share over 150 simple recipes that are packed with veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds, legumes, and non-gluten grains. Whether you've committed to the Conscious Cleanse or you're just looking for an amazing repertoire of healthy, wholesome, delicious foods, this cookbook is for you. Feast on Bison Bolognese with Zucchini Noodles or Coconut Glazed Halibut with Butternut Curry Sauce, or enjoy an occasional Jalapeño Mezcal Margarita. No deprivation, no calorie counting. Just healthy, easy recipes for every meal of the day. • Informative - Learn the basics of the Conscious Cleanse plan, including what foods to keep off your plate, and create your own blueprint for success. • Achievable - The Conscious Cleanse 80:20 Plan provides balance that is flexible and sustainable. • Adaptable - There's something for everyone, whether you're plant-based, paleo, or something in between. Helpful tags identify cleanse-friendly recipes, those that fit the 80:20 lifestyle, and low-sugar recipes. • Inspirational - Personal success stories and words of encouragement from Jo and Jules keep you on track and motivated.




Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture and its Consequences


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This book offers comprehensive coverage of all manifestations of resistance in combating infectious diseases and explores advances in antimicrobial resistance in agriculture and their applications in the fight against microbes. It discusses and compares biological, biochemical, and structural aspects of resistance and its evolution. This is a comprehensive tool covering all manifestations of antimicrobial resistance and microbial resistance genes. In addition, it also provides a variety of photographs, diagrams, and tables to help illustrate the material. Novel strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance are also described, emphasizing collaborative measures of control. The underlining molecular mechanisms, which depend not only on the microbe but on the specific drug (target) molecule, are highly diverse and are covered in great detail. Students, researchers, scientists, practitioners, academics, computational biologists, stakeholders, and policymakers can benefit from using Antimicrobial Resistance in Agriculture and its Consequences as a resource that addresses microbial biotechnology, microbiology, ethnopharmacology, toxicology, medicinal plant products, and all disciplines related to antimicrobial research. Features of the book: Covers antimicrobial resistance in agriculture with up-to-date research Includes recent references on each plausible antimicrobial resistance in agriculture Details the possible spread of antibiotic resistance bacteria from animals to humans Provides several perspectives in the resistance flux with modern agricultural practices Describes the public health impact of the use of antibiotics in agriculture Presents cutting-edge research on epigenetics, nanotechnology, and emergent antimicrobial technologies Outlines recent laws and regulatory guidelines in the federal agency, responsibility, and authority




Yes Ve-gan!


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The rise of veganism is impossible to ignore - for full time practitioners and those wanting to experiment with a more planet-friendly lifestyle. In Yes-Vegan! Selene breaks down the burning questions surrounding veganism from choice, ethics, ecology to fitness, health & beauty as well as providing informed opinions on just how to rebuff the haters. "With regards to veganism, as long as you arm yourself with some key facts and remain calm, there really is nothing to worry about - even if you're someone who hates conflict. After this book, not only will you be able to answer each and every question posed to you, but you can then follow up with a few insightful questions of your own that will get the other person thinking." - Selene Nelson "This book will open your mind" - Julie Montagu Chapters include: My Vegan Journey The Facts Starting Out Vegan Life Taking it Further Four Weeks to Vegan