The Body Ecology Living Cookbook by Donna Gates

The Body Ecology Living Cookbook by Donna Gates

Discover a new way to approach food and wellness with The Body Ecology Living Cookbook by Donna Gates. Packed with delicious, nutrient-rich recipes, this cookbook introduces you to a world of tasty dshes that support a balanced lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to explore new culinary ideas or add more variety to your meals, Donna Gates provides easy-to-follow recipes that help you make better food choices for you and your family. Elevate your cooking and enjoy meals that are as satisfying as they are nourishing.

Why You’ll Love The Body Ecology Living Cookbook:

• Nutrient-Rich Recipes: Enjoy delicious dishes designed with wholesome ingredients to add variety and flavour to your meals.
• Beginner-Friendly: Perfect for those new to the kitchen or looking to expand their repertoire, with clear, step-by-step instructions.
• Culinary Variety: From hearty mains to refreshing sides, this cookbook covers a wide range of meals, making meal planning a breeze.
• Creative Meal Solutions: Learn how to create delicious meals for different dietary preferences, offering flexibility for various tastes and lifestyles.
• Beautifully Illustrated: Filled with colourful, mouth-watering images to inspire you as you prepare nutritious meals for you and your family.

Who Is This Cookbook For?

The Body Ecology Living Cookbook is ideal for anyone looking to make smarter food choices, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook. It's designed for those wanting to incorporate nutrient-dense recipes into their daily meals without compromising on flavour. Use it as a daily guide in your kitchen, following its step-by-step instructions to create tasty, wholesome meals with ease.

Perfect for weekday dinners, family meals, or when entertaining guests, this cookbook offers something for everyone looking to add variety and satisfaction to their cooking routine.  

Table of Contents:

Smoothies

• Market Green Smoothie
• Good Morning Greens Smoothie
• Omega 3 Nutrient Boost Smoothie
• Coconut Milk
• Body Ecology Diet “Acidophilus Milk”
• Cultured Quinoa Milk
• Light, Fresh, and Lovely Green Smoothie
• Cheery Cherry Smoothie
• Pineapple Ginger Smoothie

Brunch or Lunch

• Frittata with Asparagus and Fresh Dill
• Perfectly Poached Eggs
• Softly Scrambled Eggs
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Flatcakes
• Spinach Latkes

Little Dishes

• Easy Veggie Chips
• Earth Day Crackers
• Leek-Stuffed Squash Cups
• Red Bell Peppers Stuffed with Millet
• Artichoke Paté Roll Up
• Chicken in Lettuce Leaf Wraps
• Harvest Grains Zucchini Boats
• Leek, Quinoa, and Mushroom Packets

Soups

HIGH-PROTEIN SOUPS

• Asparagus Soup
• Salmon with Kale Soup
• Sea Bass Soup
• Seafood Donabe
• Fish Chowder

NON-STARCHY VEGETABLE SOUPS

• Broccoli and Fresh Fennel Soup
• Cauliflower Carrot Soup
• Caramelized Onion Soup
• Oil-Free Cauliflower and Carrot Soup
• Creamy Dilled Cauliflower Soup
• A Medley of Greens Soup
• Vegetarian Egg Drop Soup
• Homemade Vegetable Stock
• Vegetable and Kelp Noodle Soup
• Gazpacho
• Spinach and Coconut Soup
• Raw Garden Veggie Soup
• Raw Cucumber Watercress Soup
• Spinach Jade Soup
• Watercress Soup

STARCHY VEGETABLE SOUPS

• Basil Veggie Stew
• Butternut Squash Soup
• Curried Celery Soup
• Harvest Soup
• English Pea Soup
• Potato Corn Chowder
• Lima Bean Cilantro Soup
• Potato Leek Soup
• Gingery Acorn Squash Soup
• Summer Corn Stew
• Authentic Peruvian Quinoa Soup

Salads

• Build Your Favorite Body Ecology Salad
• Asparagus, Green Bean, and Artichoke Salad
• Marinated Corn Salad
• The Great Side Salad
• Coleslaw Made Right!
• Zesty Zucchini Insalata
• Cool As A Cucumber Salad
• Grated Carrots with Olive and Coconut Oils
• Green Bean Salad with Corn and Basil
• Parboiled Salad
• Summer Spaghetti Salad
• Carrot Salad with Cumin
• Jicama Salad
• Spring Dragon Kelp Noodle Salad
• Summertime Curried Corn Salad
• Sweet Carrot “Gelatin” Salad
• Red Potato Salad in Red Onion Dressing
• Avocado and Grapefruit Salad

HIGH PROTEIN SALADS

• Chunks of Chicken Salad
• Body Ecology’s Version of a Classic Chopped Salad
• Turkey Salad
• Grilled Ribeye Salad
• Tuna Niçoise Salad
• Salmon Salad with Dill Vinaigrette

SALADS MADE WITH GRAIN-LIKE SEEDS

• Quinoa Curry Salad with Fermented Coconut and Turmeric Dressing
• Warm Quinoa and Veggie Salad
• Quinoa Tabouli Salad
• Quinoa and Cilantro Salad with Lemon and Garlic
• Millet Tabouli Salad with Garlic-Mint Dressing

Salad Dressings

• The Body Ecology Diet Salad Dressing
• Classic Homemade Mayonnaise
• Almond Mayonnaise
• Apple Cider Vinaigrette
• Creamy Garlic Dressing
• Dyan’s Delicious Salad Dressing
• Ginger Dressing
• Milk Kefir Dressing
• Lemon Herb Dressing
• Green Onion Dressing
• Italian Dressing
• Jeannine’s Italian Dressing
• Dairy-Free Tzatziki
• Surprisingly Delicious Super Spirulina and Seaweed Salad Dressing
• Oil-Free Rosemary Dressing
• Lemon Rosemary Garlic Dressing
• Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
• Mint Garlic Dressing
• Mustard Vinaigrette
• Champagne Vinaigrette
• Tangy Vinaigrette
• Watercress Dressing

Sauces

• Brett’s Dipping Sauce
• Hot Sauce
• Cranberry Ginger Sauce
• Corn Chutney
• Presto Pesto with Pumpkin Seeds
• Curried Cauliflower Sauce
• Easy Béarnaise Sauce
• Luscious Lemon Butter Sauce
• Annmarie’s Gingery Carrot Sauce
• Pesto
• Mock Tomato Sauce
• Body Ecology’s Gluten-Free Gravy
• Warm Fennel Compote

Vegetables

NON-STARCHY VEGETABLES

• Swiss Chard with Lemon
• Broccoli and Sweet Pepper Sauté
• Cabbage and Collards
• Claire’s Classy Carrots
• Easy Collard Greens
• Garlicky Green Beans
• Roasted Asparagus
• Kale Sauté
• Red Slaw
• Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Grilled Brussels Sprouts
• Sautéed Kale with Garlic
• Roasted Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts
• Stir-Fried Cabbage with Daikon and Carrots
• Savory Red Chard with Garlic
• Simmered Greens
• Spinach with Almonds
• Stir-fried Carrots with Lime and Cumin
• Turnips with Spinach and Garlic
• Yellow Squash with Carrots, Syrian Style
• Curry Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”
• Super Savoy Cabbage and Celery Stir-Fry
• Sweet and Sour Cabbage

STARCHY VEGETABLES

• Gingery Quinoa and Potato Patties
• Curried Indian Potatoes and Cauliflower
• Butternut Squash and Potato Mash
• Potato-Stuffed Peppers (Bharwaan Mirchee)

OCEAN VEGETABLES

• Cucumber, Wakame, and Red Pepper Salad
• Hijiki with Onions and Carrots
• Agar-Jelled Butternut Squash
• Sea Palm and Zucchini Salad
• Grain-Like Seeds
• Basic Amaranth—Pressure Cooked
• Basic Buckwheat
• Basic Millet
• Basic Quinoa
• Bill and Mike’s Waffles
• Heidi’s Onion Pie
• Heidi’s South of the Border Savory Crackers
• Steamed Amaranth Pudding
• Vegetarian Kasha “Meatloaf”
• Buckwheat Veggie Stew
• Buckwheat “Burgers”
• Holiday Millet and Amaranth with Herbs
• Millet and Sweet Vegetables
• Millet “Mashed Potatoes”
• Roasted Millet
• Ginger Fried Quinoa
• Tex-Mex Millet and Amaranth Corn Casserole
• Curried Quinoa
• Heavenly Quinoa Hash
• Quinoa Pilaf
• Quinoa Summer Salad
• Stuffed Red Peppers
• Royal Red Inca Quinoa

Animal Protein Entrees

• Braised Lamb Shanks
• Beef and Broccoli with Shirataki
• Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef or Lamb Stew
• Turkey Lettuce Wraps
• Body Ecology Turkey Loaf
• Turkey Burgers with Sweet Mustard Sauce
• Zucchini Boats with Savory Turkey Stuffing
• Chicken Breasts Roasted in Fresh Garden Herbs
• Turkey Cabbage Rolls
• Quick and Easy Pan Roasted Chicken and Veggies
• Aromatic Roasted Game Hens
• Spicy Roasted Game Hens
• Grilled Tuna and Red Onions
• Red Trout with Asparagus
• Salmon Cakes on Spinach or Kale
• Shrimp Ceviche
• Spanish Shrimp
• Pepper-Grilled Salmon Steaks with Corn Salsa
• Cedar Plank Cod with Cilantro
• Sautéed Barramundi
• Bone Broth

Fermented Foods and Probiotic Liquids

• Basic Recipe for Fermented Vegetables
• Our Favorite Beginners Fermented Veggie Recipes
• Spicy Red Blend
• Green Cabbage, Kale, Onion and Fennel Blend
• Dilly Green Blend
• Body Ecology’s Version of Classic Kimchi
• Quick and Easy Homemade Dill Pickles
• Young Coconut Kefir
• Coconut Kefir “Cheese”
• Easy Milk Kefir from Starter Culture
• Milk Kefir Cheese
• Making More Kefir from the Initial Starter

Desserts

• Gingery Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, All-Natural Coconut “Nice Cream”
• Carrot Dessert Soufflé
• Key Lime Ice Cream
• Coconut Vanilla Pudding
• Key Lime Pudding
• Chocolate Mousse
• Lemon Apple Yogurt Parfait
• Quick and Easy Granita
• Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
• Triple Berry Sorbet
• Strawberry Granita