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More Peas, Thank You - Softcover

Matheny, Sarah

 
9780373892723: More Peas, Thank You
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0373892721 ISBN 13: 9780373892723
Verlag: Harlequin Nonfiction, 2013

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More of the recipeas you love

There's no gimmick here.

You really can teach your family to love their veggies. That the best foods don't come with a special prize inside. That health doesn't come in a package or have a nutrition label.

Sarah Matheny, creator of the popular blog and the New York Times bestselling book Peas and Thank You, returns with even more mouthwatering recipes that are guaranteed to please the whole family.

More Peas, Thank You deliciously pairs vegetarian recipes and stories from a mainstream family eating a not-so-mainstream diet. "Mama Pea" has lightened up family favorites like cinnamon rolls, tacos, lasagna and brownies, using fresh, nutritious ingredients. From hearty breakfasts to easy snacks and tempting desserts, there's something here for everyone to love.

So pull up a chair at the Peas' table and visit that place where delicious food and family fun intertwine. There's always room for more.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Sarah Matheny, a former divorce and custody attorney, left the practice of law and meeting the demands of billable hours and is now practicing patience and meeting the demands of a toddler and preschooler. Matheny’s humor and crowd-pleasing recipes have drawn tens of thousands of loyal readers to her popular blog PeasAndThankYou.com. She lives in Salem, Oregon, with her family.

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We are not your normal family. And yet we are.

Sure, I cook dinner at 9:00 a.m. so I can photograph it in the best possible light and show it to thousands of people on the internet each day. With a law degree, I'm probably way overqualified for this position. And I'm definitely still paying back those school loans.

But I'm also a stay-at-home mom who wants to feed my family healthy and nutritious meals. Who wants my girls to grow up knowing that vegetables don't really come from cans and healthy snacks don't come in hundred-calorie packs. Who wants to gather my brood around the dinner table each night and serve them up a nourishing meal that isn't that much different from the comforting home-cooked meals that my mom made for me when I was growing up. Only she didn't care about the lighting. And she didn't rush through the dishes because The Bachelor was about to start.

Another obvious difference—my girls, Gigi and Lulu, would rather munch on tofu than chicken nuggets. What can I say? I make some killer tofu. But they fight over Barbies, they plead with me to wear tutus to soccer practice and they never met a Disney princess-emblazoned item of clothing, school supply or beach towel they didn't like.

Sure my husband, Pea Daddy, doesn't eat brats and throw back brew-skis during the big game.

But he likes a "manly" meal as much as the next guy, and he'll take down doughnuts with his coffee and sports page on a Sunday morning like it's nobody's business.

Through our blog, for the past three years I've made my family everybody's business. And really, that's the point. Because I see the value in showing the world what a "normal" family we are, tearing down that mind-set that health nuts are just plain nuts.

But what does this mean for you? I don't want you to make drastic overnight changes to fit a label. Nor do I want you necessarily to swear off meat. But even if you try one or two of these plant-based recipes in this book each week, you can raise the standard by which you feed your family and yourself.

Throughout this book, you'll find these icons at the end of each recipe to help you decipher how best to use these recipes in your everyday cooking.

Freezable These recipes can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for quick and easy meals.

Veg Value Based on a series on the blog, these recipes have a low cost per serving and can be made with readily available ingredients that won't break the bank.

Packable Don't get stuck in the PB and J rut. These recipes are perfect for both kids' and grown-ups' lunch boxes!

Pealightful Though each recipe includes a detailed nutritional analysis, I've taken the guesswork out by highlighting those recipes that are lower in calories, fat and sugar. They're pealightful!

Wannabe Recipea From another popular blog series, these recipes are molded after your very favorites. Say hello to your new, healthier recipeas!

My goal with this book was to put together recipes for delicious, comforting, "just so happens to be meat-free" dishes that help us savor every day. It's my absolute joy to share them with you.



Meet the Peas

Mama Pea Recipe inventor, storyteller, hair updoer, laundry folder and never-put-awayer. She has retired her flatiron (gasp!), has cut back on the coffee and, just when you didn't think it possible, has dedicated even more of her life to watching young singles find love on prime-time television. Eternal, lasts-forever love.

Pea Daddy Patient, tolerant and loving husband to Mama Pea and father to Gigi and Lulu. A snob about his root beer, he smuggles his own into the movies rather than drinking what's on tap. But he's always willing to share his drink with an excited little girl, no matter how much kettle corn is stuffed in her mouth. Oh, and he's an ace at laundry ' putting awaying. Total keeper.

Gigi Seven-year-old jump-roping, spinach-scarfing, highly dramatic monologue-giving second grader. She is the happiest kid you'll ever meet and has the participation awards to prove it. You'll never find her without a book or without a smile. A very toothless smile.

Lulu Blond-haired, blue-eyed five-year-old who has a nose for mischief. She's obsessed with puppies, hijacking her mommy's blog, pickles and the naughtiest boy in her Sunday school class. But if you ask her to sum it all up, she'll look you straight in the eye and say, "Cheese is my life." Of course it is.

Pea Kitty Proof positive that just because you don't eat animals doesn't mean you have to love them. The fuel for the anti-Pea Kitty sentiment is less about the constant hair balls and shredded couch corners and more about the inexplicable lunging attacks at a passerby's ankles. A passerby named Mama Pea. Those knee-high boots aren't just for fashion, kids.



In the peas' pantry

Here's a peek into the Pea Family cupboards and fridge.

These are the basic ingredients that I reach for on an (almost) daily basis and that are used throughout the book.

Pantry Basics

Agave

Almond Butter

Baking Staples Keep on hand essentials like whole wheat pastry flour, unbleached organic flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour and xanthan gum (if gluten is an issue), organic sugar, stevia, brown sugar, vanilla and other extracts, instant yeast, baking powder and baking soda.

Canned Beans: Garbanzo beans, pinto beans, black beans and black-eyed peas are must-haves. Sure, you can cook dried beans to save money, but it's nice to have your favorites on hand for quick meals.

Canned Pumpkin

Canned Tomatoes: Muir Glen Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes are my absolute favorite and add a depth of flavor to so many soups and casseroles.

Chia Seeds: These tiny dark seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds are a great addition to baked goods, smoothies or puddings. You can find them in your local or chain natural foods stores or online.

Chocolate Chips: If you're dairy free, be sure to check the label, but you'll find that many brands, especially the good ones, are dairy free.

Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is a fine alternative to margarine or butter in baked goods. It has a very faint coconut flavor that goes virtually unnoticed, and it is rich in fatty acids.

Coconut Milk: Look for unsweetened varieties at your health food store or in the ethnic food aisle of your grocery store. We enjoy the richness of full-fat brands, like Thai Kitchen, but Trader Joe's also sells a very reasonably priced reduced-fat version.

Grains: Whole grains, such as brown rice, quinoa, millet and oats, are must-haves.

Lentils: The brown and red varieties are both nice to have on hand for soups and casseroles.

Maple Syrup

Natural Peanut Butter: Skip the big-name brands, which can be full of hydrogenated oils and sugar. Grind your own at the health food store or simply buy ready-made natural brands.

Nutritional Yeast: A nutritional supplement/condiment made from a deactivated yeast, "nooch" has a nutty, salty, cheesy flavor. It is high in vitamin B12 and protein and is most definitely an acquired taste. You can find it in the spice section of your natural foods store, or look for it in the bulk section and buy it for less and in a smaller quantity.

Oat Flour: Just like it...

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Verlag
Harlequin Nonfiction
Erscheinungsdatum
2013
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0373892721
ISBN 13 
9780373892723
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
272
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