Eating From Our Roots

 Join registered dietician and nutritionist Maya Feller on a culinary world tour in Eating from Our Roots. This cookbook is packed with over eighty delicious and nourishing heritage dishes sourced from across the country and around the globe. In an effort to broaden the way we think about healthy eating, Feller particularly shines a light on traditional foods from the African diaspora and other non-Western countries that have previously been left out of health and culinary conversations. That means you’ll not only discover ways to decolonize your plate, but also shake up your meals with vibrant flavors and unexpected ingredients you might not encounter in a more one-size-fits-all nutrition plan. Loosely organized into five chapters by types of foods, you’ll find recipes for every meal of the day, including cheesy Pao de Queijo from Brazil; Cajun Gumbo from the American South; Sweet Potato and Leek Soup from West and Central Africa; Shrimp Arroz Caldo from the Philippines; Peri Peri Chicken from Portugal; Pad See Ew from Thailand; Golden Oatmeal from India; Falafel from the Middle East and North Africa; and so much more. Many of these recipes are accompanied by mouthwatering photographs, as well as fascinating notes on their historical and cultural contexts. Feller also includes tips for stocking your kitchen, subbing alternative ingredients based on diet and modifying recipes to suit health conditions. A inclusive and diverse approach to healthy eating, this books is your guide to feeding both body and soul. 

 

•7.75″W x .75″D x 9.5″H

 

•by Maya Feller
•photography by Christine Han
•hardcover
•224 pages