This is a fantastic book. The 50 plant entries are addressed in a standard format that includes a full write up of the nutritional benefits, covering everything from common vitamins and minerals to less commonly-discussed antioxidants, fatty acids, and phytochemicals. Each entry talks about how to choose, store, and quickly prepare the fruit or vegetable in question and gives three quick serving ideas before listing out three fully-fledged recipes featuring the ingredient. I got this book from the library, thinking that I might end up noting a recipe or two that were unique enough to make a note of. A couple of dozen notes later, I had to admit that I want this book at my fingertips so I can try out things like Cactus in Black Bean Soup, Grilled Mozzarella-stuffed Chard with Black Rice, or Thai-style Carrot Soup with Chrysanthemum Leaves for myself. Another clever bonus of this book is that for virtually every recipe that isn't already vegetarian, there is a vegetarian variation suggested. As an omnivore, this leaves me with several welcome similar-but-different recipes to choose from as a bonus. This is going on my wish list immediately. ( )

A recipeee book... good stuff. Should I even be reviewing this? o_O ( )

The rest of the title on this book is "the Most Nutrient-Dense Fruits and Vegetables, in 150 Delicious Recipes", and that is just what this book does. It presents 50 fruits and vegetables in alphabetical order. Each section has a description of the food, nutritional information, and other health benefits like it fights cancer, builds your immunity, or helps control your cholesterol. It then lists cooking and prep suggestions, some suggestions for ways to "try it!" (simple things like sauteed in oil with carrots and red onions, or cooked with potatoes and drizzled with balsamic), and then has three detailed recipes-- some with photos, and some without, but all with nutritional information.

One recipe I tried, that I looooved, is the one for Peachy Oatmeal.

The book also has an index that is sorted by ingredient as well as recipe, and those handy folding flaps inside the cover that are great for marking the spot of your next cooking adventure.

This book is filled with recipes I want to try, and a wealth of information on the health benefits of the plants deemed the "most nutrient-dense". I think this one is destined to become one of my favorite cookbooks (and I have lots and lots of them)! ( )