Cook, Eat, Thrive

Whether we find ourselves living large or small, everyday or exotic, there are countless opportunities to come to the table. —From the introduction

In Cook, Eat, Thrive, Joy Tienzo encourages you to savor the cooking process while crafting distinctive meals from fresh, flavorful ingredients. Enjoy comfortable favorites. Broaden your culinary horizons with internationally-inspired dishes. Share with friends and family, and create cuisine that allows people, animals, and the environment to fully thrive.

Cook, Eat, Thrive features dishes from both the everyday and the exotic, including:

Buttermilk Biscuits with Southern Style Gravy
Earl Grey Carrot Muffins
Orange Cream Green Smoothie
Palm Heart Ceviche
Barbecue Ranch Salad
Riz et Pois Rouges
Raspberry Chèvre Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Samosa Soup
Tarte aux Poireaux et Pommes de Terre
Mofongo with Cilantro Lime Gremolata
Ras el Hanout Roasted Beets
Italian Cornmeal Cake with Roasted Apricots and Coriander Crème Anglaise
Lavender Rice Pudding Brulee with Blueberries
Peanut Butter Shortbread with Concord Grape Sorbet


Inside, you’ll also find:

An extensive equipment and ingredients listing
Basics like seitan, non-dairy milks, grains, frozen desserts, and salad dressing
Menus for occasions, from Caribbean-inspired garden parties to vegan weddings
Practical symbols to let you know if recipes are raw, low fat, soy-free, wheat-free, approachable for non-vegans, and quick fix