{"product_id":"cook-smart-eat-well-mayo-clinic-recipes-and-strategies-for-healthy-living","title":"Cook Smart, Eat Well: Mayo Clinic Recipes and Strategies for Healthy Living","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWellness Executive Chef Jennifer Welper found her niche in the kitchen while growing up on her family's dairy farm, but her career and passion for healthy, flavorful cuisine truly took shape after the sudden loss of her grandfather, who had struggled with diabetes, heart disease, and controlling his weight. Jen now combines culinary arts with nutrition education. Through delicious recipes and easy tips that incorporate whole-food ingredients, loads of vegetables, lean proteins and lots of natural flavor, Jen aims to transform the way people think about cooking healthfully and teach them how to prepare simple, practical meals that are bold and flavorful. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chef Jen received her culinary arts degree at Johnson \u0026amp; Wales University, Providence, RI. She has held positions at the Hyatt Hotel in Newport Rhode Island and at Hilton Head Health before joining the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. As Mayo Clinic's Wellness Executive Chef, Chef Jen creates recipes for practical, healthy meals and teaches patients how to meal plan and prep for a healthy lifestyle. She recently received the honor of Distinguished Chef of the Year by Johnson \u0026amp; Wales University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCook Smart, Eat Well\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Mayo Clinic recipes and strategies for healthy living \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jennifer A. Welper \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Wellness Executive Chef at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForeword\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHealthy cooking essentials\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeal prep 101\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBreakfast\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Banana flax pancakes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cinnamon carrot pancakes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Blueberry pancakes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Roasted sweet potato hash \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Breakfast potatoes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cheesy poached egg sandwich \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chicken or turkey sausage patties \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Power morning muffins \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Orange cinnamon French toast \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Whole-wheat French toast \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Broccoli and smoked gouda frittata \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Caprese frittata \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Southwest frittata \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cranberry apple oatmeal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSandwiches \u0026amp; salads\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e California avocado wrap \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chicken salad sandwich \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tuna melt \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Grilled vegetable panini \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tomato, basil and mozzarella hoagie \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cobb salad \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Greek pasta salad \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mix-and-match salads \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoups\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cuban black bean soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Creamy butternut squash soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Broccoli cheddar soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vegetable lentil soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e White bean and kale soup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Turkey wild rice chowder \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Minestrone \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Three bean chili \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppetizers \u0026amp; snacks\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Black bean and corn salsa \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Roasted red pepper hummus \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Spinach artichoke dip \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tomato bruschetta \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Coconut shrimp \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Thai chicken satay \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pesto stuffed mushrooms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Buffalo zucchini sticks \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVegetables\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Butternut squash fries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Balsamic-glazed Brussels sprouts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parmesan-crusted cauliflower \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Honey sage carrots \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Thyme-roasted beets \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sauteed green beans with almonds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vegetable stir-fry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Herb-stuffed tomatoes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Grilled vegetable kebabs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Greek roasted vegetables \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSides\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Garlic cauliflower mashed potatoes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Savory mashed sweet potatoes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cheesy herbed polenta \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Barley risotto with vegetables \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Quinoa cakes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Potato cakes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cilantro lime rice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vegetable rice pilaf \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mango cilantro slaw \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Orange jicama slaw \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEntrees with meat or fish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lemon chicken \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chicken Parmesan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Santa Fe lime fajitas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Blackened fish tacos \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Crabcakes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dijon parmesan salmon \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Macadamia-crusted walleye \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tuscan shrimp with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maple balsamic pork tenderloin \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Herb-roasted pork tenderloin \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sweet and savory meatloaf \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Turkey burgers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hearty beef lasagna \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Carne asada \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Swedish meatballs with quinoa \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shepherd's pie \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Southwest taco bowl \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVegetarian dishes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Black bean burgers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Black bean quesadillas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Edamame pad thai \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Broccoli cheddar tofu cakes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pecan-crusted tofu \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Thai peanut tofu stir-fry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Spinach and Gruyere souffle 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppendix\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Glossary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Herbs and spices \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Conversions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Substitutions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMayo Clinic's Wellness Executive Chef brings you her expert tips, strategies, and more than 100 recipes to make healthy cooking at home more flavorful, less time-consuming, and a routine part of a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo improve your health and well-being, go beyond the idea of quick and easy recipes to establish smarter, time-saving habits in the kitchen. With \n\u003ci\u003eCook Smart, Eat Well \u003c\/i\u003eby Jennifer Welper, the Wellness Executive Chef at Mayo Clinic, learn how to take a fresh approach to healthy eating by cooking more efficiently, using simple ingredients with bold flavors, and meal prepping with ease, so you can keep your family eating healthy and nutritious meals all week long. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than 100 original recipes offer something for every meal, including bright salads and soups, filling breakfasts, hearty comfort foods, savory lean meats and burgers, kid-friendly meals, and delicious desserts, as well as a week's worth of vegetarian-friendly dishes that are completely meat-free. Alongside each recipe are notes from Chef Jen that give ideas for variations and substitutions, as well as tricks for maximizing flavors to make any homemade meal taste gourmet. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCook Smart, Eat Well \u003c\/i\u003eincludes recipes for: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Broccoli and smoked gouda frittata \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Tomato, basil, and mozzarella panini \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Broccoli cheddar soup \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Basil pesto stuffed mushrooms \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Savory mashed sweet potatoes \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Blackened fish tacos \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Black bean burgers \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Cranberry apple crisp \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition, this photo-illustrated guide gives cooks of any level solid footing in the kitchen by helping you hone your cooking skills and learn time-saving shortcuts. You'll find Jen's best tips for investing in essential basic equipment, finding quality ingredients, mastering preparation methods, familiarizing yourself with a variety of spices and sauces, and safely storing and reheating leftovers. And whether you're cooking for one or for a large family, you'll get expert advice on incorporating meal planning into your routine in a way that streamlines your shopping and cooking, while allowing for flexibility and variety throughout the week. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith \n\u003ci\u003eCook Smart, Eat Well, \u003c\/i\u003elearn how to plan meals, prep food efficiently, and minimize your cooking time to make eating satisfying, nutritious meals part of your healthy lifestyle. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eWelper, Jennifer A\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWellness Executive Chef Jennifer Welper found her niche in the kitchen while growing up on her family's dairy farm, but her career and passion for healthy, flavorful cuisine truly took shape after the sudden loss of her grandfather, who had struggled with diabetes, heart disease, and controlling his weight. Jen now combines culinary arts with nutrition education. Through delicious recipes and easy tips that incorporate whole-food ingredients, loads of vegetables, lean proteins and lots of natural flavor, Jen aims to transform the way people think about cooking healthfully and teach them how to prepare simple, practical meals that are bold and flavorful. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Chef Jen received her culinary arts degree at Johnson \u0026amp; Wales University, Providence, RI. She has held positions at the Hyatt Hotel in Newport Rhode Island and at Hilton Head Health before joining the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. As Mayo Clinic's Wellness Executive Chef, Chef Jen creates recipes for practical, healthy meals and teaches patients how to meal plan and prep for a healthy lifestyle. 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