Skinny Bitch_ Ultimate Everyday Cookbook - Kim Barnouin [1]
Coconut- and Almond-Crusted Tofu
Seitan Sweet Potato and Onion Hash
Tofu Tortas
Lentil Tacos with Fresh Salsa
Tempeh Tomato and Tarragon Stew
Veggie Calzones
Vegan Cassoulet
Veggie Pot Pies
Squash Linguini with Vegan Cream Sauce
Tofu Saag with Brown Rice
Lentil Seitan Sloppy Joes
Potato Samosas
Vegetable Tempura with Daikon Radish Soy Dip
Eggless Brown Fried Rice with Garlic Infusion
Kale Ravioli with Chili Vinaigrette
Spicy Vegetable Curry
Asian Macaroni and Cheese
Tomato and Tofu Stew
Vegetable Fondue
Spicy Black Bean Enchiladas
Tempeh No-Meatloaf
Polenta-Crusted Eggplant Parmesan
Sweet Potato Leek Casserole
Black Bean and Yam Tacos
Kale and Sweet Potato Pizza
Orange-Battered Tempeh
Spaghetti with Spinach in a White Wine Garlic Sauce
Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto
DESSERTS
Mini Rustic Pear Tarts
Blood Orange and Black Pepper Sorbet
Avocado, Coconut, and Lime Sorbet
Strawberry Shortcake
White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Alicia’s Crispy Peanut Butter Treats with Chocolate Chips
Kabocha Squash Custard
Vanilla Bean Cake
Strawberry Cupcakes
Chocolate Cupcakes
Soft Ginger Cookies
Jenny & Heather’s Mini Lemon Cheesecake Bites with a Strawberry Sauce
Peach Crisp
Amaretto Macerated Cherry and Coconut Cream Napoleons
Coconut Panna Cotta
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Jack’s Grandma’s Apple Pie
Coconut Macaroons
Pistachio and Cardamom Cookies
Buttercream Frosting
Variation: Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Peanut Butter Frosting
DRINKS
Basic Smoothie-On-the-Go
Jackie’s Energy Booster
Wake-Up Smoothie
Nutty Monkey
Peach Delight
Green Dream
Antioxidant Sangria
Minty Cantaloupe Surprise
The Pink Fizzy
Skinny Lemonade
SOURCES CONSULTED
ENDNOTES
Acknowledgements
CHEF CONTRIBUTORS
INDEX
Copyright Page
To my son, Jack; Never forget to dream big and to believe in the impossible. And to my husband, Stephane; Thank you for always believing in everything I do.
INTRODUCTION
If you had told me ten years ago I’d be writing a cookbook, I would have laughed in your face and squeezed your cheeks. How cute. My stove was camouflaged in cobwebs and the only soup I ate came from a can. Cooking just didn’t fit into my program; microwaves did. It wasn’t until I met my husband, a French chef, that I realized soup was much better made from scratch. What a concept. So, with a bit of fear and an open mind, I slowly started to make my way into the kitchen with baby steps. It took an honest effort, many unsuccessful dates with the Food Network, and a few new ovens. (Sorry, honey!) Eventually, I started to nail it. Cooking started to trigger a release of endorphins. I was on fire. Next task: cooking healthy.
Of course, some of you have always had a reason to put healthy food on the table, and know that eating right is the only way to fuel your body. For others, maybe healthy cooking is new, uncharted territory. You smartened up, had a brief but necessary meltdown, ate the rest of the bonbons in your freezer, and then gave your diet a complete makeover. I’ve been there.
Then there are those of you who have been along for the ride since reading Skinny Bitch. We meet again, bitches. It seems like only yesterday I was all over your asses for treating your bodies like a garbage disposal. Now, look at us. Our differences are behind us, and our bodies are looking better than ever.
When all is said and done, it doesn’t really matter what world brought you into mine. You’re here, with this cookbook in hand, for a reason. You know what that reason is, and you should give yourself a pat on the back. Making changes in your life, especially what you put on your plate, is no easy task. It’s strenuous, and sometimes compromising. But I found it’s also necessary and invigorating.
I should know. In my early twenties, my body was begging for an ultimatum of sorts. You see, I wasn’t always the poster girl for women’s health. I was consuming more sugar and caffeine than Willy Wonka and liked my pizza hot, cheesy, loaded with toppings—and hand-delivered by a smokin’ hot pizza