The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook: 125+ Plant-Based Vegan Recipes for a Fit, Happy, Healthy You
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Deerfield
Beach, FL – The more than 7 million vegetarians and 3 million vegans in
the United States alone are proving that chowing down on planet-friendly
fare not only helps them look and feel better, but it can be delicious
too. In her debut cookbook, Karma Chow creator and celebrity chef,
Melissa Costello shares an exciting collection of 125+ recipes that will
be a welcome addition for anyone already following a vegetarian or
vegan lifestyle or for the growing number of people embracing more
plant-based meals. As personal chef to celebrity fitness guru Tony
Horton, creator of the bestselling P90X® fitness system, Melissa is
constantly finding creative ways to keep Tony and her other clients
happy, fit, and fueled.
With her “keep it simple” and “make it
tasty” approach, she offers a smorgasbord of dairy- and animal-free
appetizers and desserts, breakfasts, and dinners, as well as
company-worthy menus. Recipes include: Mac & Cheeze, Karma Burgers
with Chipotle “Mayo,” Thai-Style Tempeh Lettuce Wraps, Supreme-Oh
Burritos, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Korean-Style Tempeh Tacos with
Red Dijon Slaw, Enchilada Casserole with Ranchero Sauce, Artichoke and
White Bean Dip, Cilantro Cauliflower Smash, Pad Thai in Peanut Coconut
Sauce, Stuffed Mushroom Poppers, Indian Spiced Coconut Yam Soup, Chili
Sweet Potato Fries, Un-Shepherd’s Pie, Strawberry Crème Mousse with
Pistachio Nut Topping, Banana Carob Bread Pudding, Apple/Pear Crisp,
Brownie Bites, Chocolate Truffles, and Cardamom Chocolate Chippers (a
Tony Horton favorite!).
The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook (HCI
Books — $18.95) shows anyone how to reconnect with their food and honor
it as Earth’s source for keeping us alive—all while finding it easier
to rock their workouts and sculpt a well-defined physique. It’s a
winning recipe for success for anyone looking to transition to a
healthier way of life!
For more information, please visit: www.karmachow.com.
About the Author:
Melissa
Costello, founder of Karma Chow and creator of The Vital Life Cleanse,
is the personal chef to celebrity fitness guru Tony Horton, creator of
the highly popular workout system, P90X®. A Certified Nutritionist and
coach, Melissa is constantly finding creative ways to keep Tony and her
many other clients happy, fit, and healthy through a whole foods,
plant-based way of life. She works one-on-one with clients as well as
leads thirty-day food-based cleanses with large groups, teaching them
how to implement changes in their diet that will last a lifetime as well
as offering skills on how to relate to food differently. Melissa was
featured on TV Guide’s Secrets of the Hollywood Body as well as CNBC’s
How I Made My Millions with Tony Horton.
Sample Recipes:
Euphoria Nuggets
15–20 nuggets
These
energy nuggets are great to make as a snack for your kids. Actually,
your kids will love to help you make them! They are loaded with
natural sugars, and flavor. They are great for marathon runners or
athletes who need to restore their glycogen levels on the go. Who needs a
candy bar anyway?
Karmic Health Tip: Agave nectar is a lower
glycemic sweetener, but make sure you buy the raw dark blue agave to
ensure the least amount of processing.
1 cup shelled sunflower seeds
⅓ cup pitted dates
½ cup almonds
⅓ cup raw dark blue agave nectar
3–5 tablespoons raw cacao powder
Pinch of nutmeg and/or cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In
a food processor, process the sunflower seeds and dates into a fine
meal. Add the remaining ingredients and process until sticky and blended
together. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to harden and then roll into
one-inch balls.
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Indian-Spiced Coconut Yam Soup
8 servings
I
love Indian fare and I love yams, so I’ve combined the two together to
make a dreamy, creamy, delicious soup that will light up your taste buds
and transport you right to Marrakesh . . . well, maybe not, but
dreaming is fun!
Karmic Health Tip: Coconut oil is loaded with
medium-chain fatty acids that help you burn fat and speed up your
metabolism, and it is also great to use directly on your skin. I leave a
jar in the shower for an après shower smoothing.
1 tablespoon coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons garam masala
3 large carrots, diced
3 large garnet yams, peeled and cubed
4 cups vegetable broth or bullion (2 cubes with 4 cups water)
1 15-ounce can coconut milk
Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
Cinnamon
Heat
the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and sauté the ginger,
garlic, celery, and onion until translucent and soft. Add the garam
masala and stir to combine to release the flavor of the spice. Add the
carrots, yams, and veggie broth. Turn the heat to high and bring to a
boil, turn down to a simmer, and cover. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or
until the yams are soft. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut
milk. Puree using a hand blender until creamy smooth and season with
salt and pepper to taste. Top with cinnamon, to taste, before serving.
These Recipes may be reproduced with the following credit:
Recipes from The Karma Chow Ultimate Cookbook by Melissa Costello
HCI; October 2012
$18.95/Paperback
ISBN-13: 978-0757316333
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