Who has Whole Market Foods cookbook?

[foodfiend]

A few people have suggested buying it but I've never heard of it. What makes it special?

[Wendy w]

http://www.wholefoods.com/cookbook/

Here's a link about it that may help you decide.

[kwormann]

Originally posted by foodfiend
A few people have suggested buying it but I've never heard of it. What makes it special?

I have it. It is special because Whole Foods ROCKS! It is the best store. A lot of the recipes of dishes I buy from their deli are in the book! An example is Kung Pao Tofu!

[Canice]

Hey, foodfiend, wasn't sure if you were referring to this thread in your post; if not, there are thoughts and speculations on it there. (Mostly speculation, I guess, since it was just recently released! )
http://community.cookinglight.com/sh...threadid=27976

[sneezles]

Originally posted by Wendy w
http://www.wholefoods.com/cookbook/

Here's a link about it that may help you decide.

Thanks for that link, Wendy! Looks like I'm gettin' a new cookbook. I really liked the variety they showed on the website.

[wallycat]

OK, I confess...I ordered this one too
Why???
because everyone said I should

[kima]

Wallycat-You should by one for kima too! We'll see if that works!

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by sneezles


Thanks for that link, Wendy! Looks like I'm gettin' a new cookbook. I really liked the variety they showed on the website.

Hey no problem Susan. I got mine today and I'm maybe 1/32 through it and it looks good so far. I'm ready to log off and go through it some more. I have American Idol on for the bird. He likes it better than I do.

[linsleyd]

Ok, besides the fact that I am now drooling and I can't buy this cookbook right now becausse I'm at work and I don't have a credit card and whine......sigh

Do they give pictures with the recipes? Some....all....

[gertdog]

Originally posted by kwormann


I have it. It is special because Whole Foods ROCKS! It is the best store. A lot of the recipes of dishes I buy from their deli are in the book! An example is Kung Pao Tofu!

Kim, not to be a pain, but would you be willing to post the Kung Pao Tofu recipe? We love Kung Pao, and we do have one recipe we like (posted here a week or so ago) but I would love to try a different one and compare!

You were already my downfall with the Vegetarian Sandwiches cookbook and the Veg. Times Low-Fat and Fast Mexican... now you may be the reason I end up with the Whole Foods cookbook!!

Thanks,

Stephanie

[SueK]

Originally posted by linsleyd
Do they give pictures with the recipes? Some....all....

There were some drawings, I believe, but no actual pictures.

I have to say that I usually won't even consider a cookbook w/o pictures, but this one is a definite exception. The recipes sound so delicious that I had no problem envisioning the outcome. We don't even have a Whole Foods near here, but the recipes contain ingredients you could find anywhere. Everything I've made so far has turned out great.

[Terrytx]

I have the cookbook and have already made something out of it and have plans for a couple more things very soon.

gertdog, I also already have that recipe in my MC so I'll post it for you.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Kung Pao Tofu

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
Kung Pao Sauce Base:
1/2 cup brown rice syrup
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons tamari
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Tofu:
1 1/2 cups prepared teriyaki marinade
1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Remaining Ingredients:
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red chili flakes
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)
1 cup chopped peanuts
3 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
3/4 cup diced green pepper
3/4 cup diced red pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

To prepare the Kung Pao Sauce bas, combine the brown rice syrup, rice wine
vinegar, cornstarch, tamari, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, and mix
until well blended. Set aside,

In a medium bowl, place the teriyaki marinade. Add the tofu cubes, and
gently toss to coat well. Remove the tofu from the marinade with a
slotted spoon, draining off the excess liquid, and place it on a baking
pan in a single layer. Bake the tofu in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes,
until it is lightly browned.

Heat the oils in a large saute pan until almost smoking. Add the red
chili flakes, ginger, garlic, and peanuts. Saute for 3 minutes. Add the
cooked tofu and scallions, and saute 1 minute. Add half the reserved Kung
Pao sauce base, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.

Add the remeining half of the sauce base, and stir until glossy. Stir in
the peppers; cook for 1 or 2 minutes, until the peppers are firm-tender.

per serving: 430 cal, 19g pro, 38g carb, 25g fat, 0mg chol, 730mg sod.

Source:
"Whole Food Market Cookbook"


Serving Ideas : Try this rolled into a whole wheat tortilla with raw spinach and bean sprouts.

[hrk]

I belong to a book club with a twist- we review cookbooks by making as many recipes as we can from our selection over the month and then getting together to swap thoughts on recipes and the book in general- and this months selection is the Whole Foods cookbook. I made the Southwest Ranch Chicken Casserole the other night and it was delicious. The Maple Glazed carrots are on tap for this weeknd.

I think some of the best things about the cookbook are the tidbits of info they give you about the orginis of different foods, the nutritional benefits of different ingredients and the variations that they offer for all their recipes. For example if the recipe is a vegetarian recipe (and there are a ton of them) the recipe will usually give you ideas on how to include not veggie items if interested so you get two recipes in one. They also give time saving tips with some of the recipes- like buying precooked chicken for the casserole I made. They even have a whole section called the Cheese Course.
I think my only complaint would be that they don't use any light ingredients, but hey I can always lighten it on my own.

Kwormann- I second that opinion Whole Foods definitely Rocks!!!!!

[gertdog]

Originally posted by Terrytx
I have the cookbook and have already made something out of it and have plans for a couple more things very soon.

gertdog, I also already have that recipe in my MC so I'll post it for you.

Excellent! Thank you so much, Terry! Did this make it into MC because you've already made the recipe? How interesting that the recipe calls for teriyaki marinade. I'm assuming that I'll find brown rice syrup at Whole Foods...

Now I want this cookbook. Maybe it will be a selection from the Good Cook so that I can buy it to fulfill my membership obligation...

Hrk, what a great book club idea! I hope you will be willing to post reviews of the other recipes you try.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by hrk
the Southwest Ranch Chicken Casserole the other night and it was delicious.

Is that similar to the King Ranch Casserole? Anyone have that recipe in MasterCook yet? So I can make it before the book arrives? Please!?!

[sneezles]

Just placed my order on Amazon and got the book for $18.17 (and free shipping because I found 3 other books I wanted )

[hrk]

Posted by Sneezles Is that similar to the King Ranch Casserole? Anyone have that recipe in MasterCook yet? So I can make it before the book arrives? Please!?!

Sneezles,
I'm not sure if they are the same, I will look when I get home.
If no one has posted it by this evening I will post it. It is in my mastercook, but that is at home.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by hrk

Sneezles,
I'm not sure if they are the same, I will look when I get home.
If no one has posted it by this evening I will post it. It is in my mastercook, but that is at home.

Thank you!!!

[Linda in MO]

Thanks for requesting the casserole recipe, sneezles. I wanted to ask for it, but I've requested several recipes lately and didn't want to be a pain!

[Terrytx]

Originally posted by gertdog


Excellent! Thank you so much, Terry! Did this make it into MC because you've already made the recipe? How interesting that the recipe calls for teriyaki marinade. I'm assuming that I'll find brown rice syrup at Whole Foods...

It made it into the MC cause I want to try it soon, but I have't yet. About the syrup...I assume so too.

and for sneezles and Linda




* Exported from MasterCook *

Southwest King Ranch Casserole

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
Filling:
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded cooked boneless chicken
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Casserole:
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 cups bottled tomatillo sauce
8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup chopped green chilies, drained

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Heat the canola oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan. Add
onions, and cook them until they are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Blend
in garlic, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Add chicken, and heat
through. Remove the pan from the heat; stir in cilantro.

In a small bowl, combine the cheeses.

On the bottom of an 8 x 8 1/2-inch pan at least 2 inches deep, spread 1
cup of the tomatillo sauce. Top with 4 tortillas, overlapping as
necessary. Spread half the sour cream evenly over the tortillas. Add 1/2
cup of the remaining tomatillo sauce, 1 1/2 cups of the chicken filling, 1
cup cheese mixture, and one half of the green chilies.

Top with 4 more tortillas, the remainder of the sour cream, tomatillo
sauce, and chicken filling, 1 cup of the cheese mixture, and the remaining
green chilies. End with 1 cup cheese mixture sprinkled on top. Bake for
about 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly on the surface.

per serving: 410 cal, 28g pro, 16g carb, 26g fat, 85mg chol, 550mg sod.

Source:
"Whole Foods Market Cookbook"

[hrk]

TerryTx - Thanks for posting the recipe, that was the one I made.

When I made the casserole, I bought southwestern style precooked chicken, which is in the freezer section of the grocery, and then shredded it up more(this was a time saving suggestion in the book)
I also cut the cheese down to 2 cups, because if you notice at the end of the directions it says:

Top with 4 more tortillas, the remainder of the sour cream, tomatillo sauce, and chicken filling, 1 cup of the cheese mixture, and the remaining green chilies. End with 1 cup cheese .

I just mixed in the chiles with the chicken and then topped with the second cup of cheese.
I also used 2% milk cheese and it came out just fine. I also used lowfat sour cream, but that didn't melt as well so I would recommend sticking with the real stuff in that case.

[Linda in MO]

Thanks Terry! That looks delicious!

[suzannel]

I echo everyone's sentiments about this book. It's looks terrific. There are so many things I want to try that I'm having trouble deciding which one to make next.

I tried the Rosemary Potato Griddle Cakes (which are basically potato pancackes) and they were terrific.

[sneezles]

Originally posted by Terrytx
and for sneezles and Linda

Terry,
Thanks so very much! I really appreciated your posting the recipe and I think I have everything I need to make it for tonight's supper!

[Terrytx]

Your welcome, and Let us know what you thought.

[Linda in MO]

Terry, did you try the Orange Glazed Sweet Potato Oven Fries this week? I thought I saw them on your menu. How were they?

[kwormann]

Gertdog, Im glad I can influence your shopping habits

Terrytx, thank you for posting the recipe for me!

No, not pictures. As I rule I NEVER buy cookbooks without pictures, but this was the exception!

[kima]

STOP IT!!! STOP IT!!!!
Now I want this book to......

[Wendy w]

Originally posted by kima
STOP IT!!! STOP IT!!!!
Now I want this book to......

I think you do too! I'm only 1/3rd through it and it is wonderful. Especially the soups. Speaking of soup, what did you end up making, and were the scones any good? I ask because I want to know if they are worth it.

[sneezles]

Just thought I let you know the Southwest King Ranch Casserole has just come out of the oven (it is so pretty) and we're off to the Red & White Back Porch get-together (due to the holiday it was pushed to Thursday). Will let you know the results!!!