{"product_id":"mind-body-spirit-food-adaptable-recipes-and-grounding-meditations-for-preparing-meals-with-joy-and-intention","title":"Mind, Body, Spirit, Food: Adaptable Recipes and Grounding Meditations for Preparing Meals with Joy and Intention","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\u003cb\u003eNicki Sizemore\u003c\/b\u003e combines over two decades of experience as a recipe developer, culinary educator and cookbook author with a passion for inner connection and personal growth to help her readers nourish their bodies, minds \n\u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e spirits. She's the author of \n\u003ci\u003eBuild-a-Bowl\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eFresh Flavors for the Slow Cooker\u003c\/i\u003e, and publishes the Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter and podcast, along with the From Scratch Fast blog. Find her at nickisizemore.com and on Instagram at @nickisizemore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003ci\u003eMind, Body, Spirit, Food\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful celebration of mindful cooking, blending the art of nourishment with the practice of intentional living. Whether you're seeking to invigorate your mornings, comfort your soul, or streamline your weeknight dinners, this cookbook provides the tools for creating meals that bring joy, intention, and balance to your life.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAran Goyoaga, James Beard recognized author and creator of Cannelle et Vanille\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book is so much more than a collection of outstanding, enticing recipes, it's a guide to truly nourishing yourself. With the heartfelt wisdom of personal experience, and without a shred of preachiness, Nicki invites us to shift our mindsets, listen to our bodies, and tap into the joy of food. It's a simple, whole life approach that captures the very essence of eating well.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEllie Krieger, MS, RDN, Food Network and PBS host and James Beard Foundation award winning cookbook author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Anyone who reads Nicki's newsletter or listens to her podcast won't be surprised to hear that this book delivers on every level a cookbook should. She not only gives us a collection of the most beautifully wholesome family-friendly recipes -- she shows us how cooking has the power to connect us with our families, communities, and, perhaps most importantly, ourselves. This book is for anyone interested in reframing the daily slog of cooking into a source of deep meaning and pleasure. I have dog-eared nearly every page.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenny Rosenstrach, author of the Dinner: A Love Story newsletter and the NY Times bestselling The Weekday Vegetarians\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"For so many of us, the daily act of cooking can feel like a chore, something we feel chained to against our will and leaves us feeling constantly swimming upstream. But Nicki reminds us with a gentle hand that while we all have to eat, we also have the power to choose how to engage with the act of cooking, and that when we choose to see it as an opportunity to check in with our bodies and inner selves, it can be a radical act of care that just so happens to make you a better, more empowered cook.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristina Chaey, creator of the Gentle Foods newsletter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook to Connect \n\u003cbr\u003e My Story \n\u003cbr\u003e What Is Intentional Cooking \u0026amp; Eating? \n\u003cbr\u003e Our Complicated Relationship to Food \n\u003cbr\u003e The Recipes \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAwaken: Breakfasts, Snacks \u0026amp; Starters \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eOatmeal Breakfast Cake (Carrot Currant or Blueberry) \n\u003cbr\u003e Granola Clusters (Peanut Chocolate or Fruit \u0026amp; Nut) \n\u003cbr\u003e Almond Flour Muffins (Banana Chocolate or Apple Spice) \n\u003cbr\u003e Maple Nuts (Cinnamon Spice or Coriander Fennel) \n\u003cbr\u003e Chocolate Date Nut Bark (Nut Butter or Banana) \n\u003cbr\u003e Creamy Cashew Dip (Chipotle or Herb) \n\u003cbr\u003e Whipped Ricotta Dip (Burst Tomatoes or Roasted Mushrooms) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGround: Salads \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Roasted Beet Salad (Mediterranean Tahini or Creamy Citrus) \n\u003cbr\u003e No-Recipe One-Bowl Green Salad (Anything Goes) \n\u003cbr\u003e Creamy Kale Salad (Caesar Style or Green Goddess) \n\u003cbr\u003e Rice Noodle Salad (Lime Ginger or Red Curry Peanut) \n\u003cbr\u003e Potato Salad (Herby or Creamy) \n\u003cbr\u003e Miso Maple Glazed Vegetables (Asparagus or Carrots or Turnips) \n\u003cbr\u003e Loaded Smashed Roasted Potatoes (Chili Powder Aioli or Horseradish Herb) \n\u003cbr\u003e Roasted Veggies with Brown Butter Honey Sauce (Broccoli or Brussels Sprouts) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoothe: Soups, Stews \u0026amp; Bowls\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Creamy Chicken Stew (Potato, Kale \u0026amp; Cream or Coconut, Peanut \u0026amp; Collards) \n\u003cbr\u003e Brothy Beans \u0026amp; Greens (Curry Style or Italian Style) \n\u003cbr\u003e Soup Bowls with Grains \u0026amp; Frizzled Kale (Sweet Potato or Spinach) \n\u003cbr\u003e Skillet Chili Cornbread Bake (Black Bean or Chicken White Bean) \n\u003cbr\u003e Creamy Spinach \u0026amp; Chickpea Skillet Bake (Eggs or Feta) \n\u003cbr\u003e Coconut Curry Bowls (Salmon or Shrimp or Chicken or Broccoli) \n\u003cbr\u003e Creamy Green Pasta (Broccoli or Kale) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInnovate: Streamlined Dinners \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSheet Pan Parm (Chicken or Eggplant) \n\u003cbr\u003e Crispy Sushi Rice Bake (Salmon or Mushroom) \n\u003cbr\u003e Giant Sheet Pan Panzanella Salad (Tomato Za'atar or Butternut Squash \u0026amp; Kale) \n\u003cbr\u003e Glazed Meatball Lettuce Wraps (Tomato Balsamic or Hoisin) \n\u003cbr\u003e Easy Enchilada Skillet Bake (Poultry or Beef or Sweet Potato \u0026amp; Chard) \n\u003cbr\u003e Reverse Marinated Mains (Chicken or Steak or Vegetables) \n\u003cbr\u003e Whole Chicken in a Pot (French Inspired or Moroccan Inspired) \n\u003cbr\u003e Crispy Cheese Baked Quesadillas (Spinach or Chorizo) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTransform: Marinades, Sauces \u0026amp; Rubs for Easy Meals\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Olive, Raisin \u0026amp; Walnut Salsa (Fish or Cauliflower) \n\u003cbr\u003e Mole-Rubbed Grilled Tacos (Chicken or Steak or Salmon) \n\u003cbr\u003e Bulgogi Bowls (Steak or Pork or Chicken) \n\u003cbr\u003e Coconut Cilantro Satays with Peanut Sauce (Shrimp or Chicken or Pork) \n\u003cbr\u003e Chili Crisp Tahini Noodle Bowls (Turkey or Pork or Shrimp or Broccoli) \n\u003cbr\u003e Sweet \u0026amp; Savory Miso Glaze (Fish or Sweet Potatoes \u0026amp; Eggplant) \n\u003cbr\u003e Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Kebabs with Cucumber Tomato Salad (Chicken or Lamb) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImprovise: Clean-Out-the-Fridge Meals \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eEverything Goes Fried Rice \n\u003cbr\u003e Clean-Out-the-Fridge Vegetable Soup \n\u003cbr\u003e Brown Butter Lemon Spaghetti with Greens or Peas \n\u003cbr\u003e DIY Stir-Fry \n\u003cbr\u003e Crispy Quinoa Cakes \n\u003cbr\u003e Socca Flatbread \"Pizza\" \n\u003cbr\u003e Thursday Night Frittata \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShare: Desserts\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Rice Pudding (Amaretto Raisin Pistachio or Pumpkin Pie) \n\u003cbr\u003e Creamy Citrus Bars (Lemon Gingersnap or Lime Pistachio) \n\u003cbr\u003e Flourless Almond Cookies (Any Way You Like Them) \n\u003cbr\u003e Grain-Free Brownies (Basic or Peanut Butter Mascarpone Swirl) \n\u003cbr\u003e Crème Brûlée (Vanilla or Cappuccino) \n\u003cbr\u003e Fruit Tart with Coconut Ginger Crust (Vanilla Lime Cream Cheese or Creamy Chocolate Cashew) \n\u003cbr\u003e Yogurt Cake Two Ways (Blueberry Snack Cake or Strawberry Shortcake) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Metric Conversion Charts \n\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \n\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTransform cooking into an act of self-care and gratitude with a culinary expert's recipes and advice for bringing mindfulness and intention into the kitchen. \u003cbr\u003e In this unique cookbook, Nicki Sizemore combines healthy recipes with simple rituals--like breathing deeply and noticing the sights and sounds of the kitchen--that will help home cooks become more present, calm, and connected to their food.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMind, Body, Spirit, Food\u003c\/i\u003e contains 51 naturally gluten-free recipes that each include a mindfulness prompt, such as focus on the process and not the result as you bread the chicken or eggplant slices in Sheet Pan Parm, seek balance as you notice how sweet counter salty and spicy tempers richness in Miso Maple Glazed Vegetables, and feel grounded on the kitchen floor as you bite into the earthy beets of Roasted Beet Salad. ​ \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With Nicki's intention-setting tips and deeply satisfying whole food recipes, cooking and eating can be transformed from a necessity (or chore) to an act of self-care and deep gratitude, bringing freedom and joy into every meal in your day. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The recipe chapters promise to: \n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Awaken (Breakfast, Snacks, and Starters) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ground (Salads and Sides) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Soothe (Soups, Stews, and Bowls) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Innovate (Streamlined Dinners) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Transform (Marinades, Sauces, and Rubs) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Improvise (Clean-out-the-Fridge Meals) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Share (Desserts) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sizemore, Nicki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Storey Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-01-13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Health \u0026amp; 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