Friday, December 26, 2008

From Portlands Palate or Grain Free Gourmet

From Portland's Palate: A Collection of Recipes from the City of Roses

Author: Junior League of Portland Staff

From Portland's Palate is a collection of recipes which are highlighted by commissioned illustrations from Portland artist Jennifer Winship Mark. Recipes utilize the region's gourmet riches, including Columbia River salmon, fruits and berries from the Willamette Valley, and Dungeness crab from the Pacific. A Winner of the 1993 West Regional Tabasco Community Cookbook Award.



Books about:

Grain-Free Gourmet: Delicious Recipes for Healthy Living

Author: Jodi Bager

The ideal cookbook for healthy grain-free eating.

In Grain-Free Gourmet, Jenny Lass and Jodi Bager transform recipes for traditional favorites such as lasagna, pizza, cakes, pies, cookies and other classics into grain-free versions that taste exactly like, and are often better than, the originals.

Included are mouthwatering recipes for:


• Parmesan Cheese-stuffed Mushroom Caps
• Seafood Dumpling Soup
• Apple Pancakes
• Megaberry Muffins
• Gourmet Pizza
• Almond Butter Bread
• Coffee Biscotti

The recipes are free of grains, starches, refined sugars, and lactose, yet are packed full of flavor. This book offers delicious alternatives for carb- and health-conscious dieters as well as for individuals with high cholesterol, lactose and gluten intolerances, or digestive and intestinal disorders.

Each recipe was vetted by a registered dietitian and includes accurate nutritional information. The dishes are tasty and easy to make—guaranteed to improve health, appeal to taste buds and amaze dinner guests.



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