The China Study Family Cookbook

Here is the cookbook companion to T. Colin Campbell's The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health.

That book is a wonderful read, and an excellent introduction to the healthy benefits of a plant-based diet. I was very excited to see this cookbook.  Inside are recipes for breakfast, dressings, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, soups, casseroles, mains and desserts.

I feel like this book is aimed mainly at helping families successfully start eating a plant-based diet, as there are tons of beginner's tips, the recipes are simple and straightforward, and there are a lot of meatless versions of classic recipes like Spaghetti and Meatballs, Pepper Steak, Sausage Gravy, etc.

There are so many recipes trying to mimic meat, that while it might be useful for those changing their diets to exclude meat, yet still crave meat, it was a bit of a turn off for me.  For those familiar or used to eating a plant-based diet, this might help round out any rough edges, but will not introduce many new ideas. 

Helpful information included:
- how to transition to a plant-based diet
- age appropriate advice for involving children ages 18 months and up in cooking
- tips for beginning or new cooks
- tips on oil-free cooking

Memorable recipes:
Twice Baked Samosa Potatoes
Apple Butter Pizza
Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Black Eyed Pea Gumbo

Overall, an excellent choice for those wishing to convert from an omnivorous diet to a plant-based diet. Great for families and beginning home cooks.

I like this book so much! The recipes are easy to do, taste great, easy to modify, and healthy. The China Study Family Cookbook by Del Sroufe helps people transition to a healthy plant-based diet. That's what I'm trying to do now, so this book gives me a lot of inspiration to make a healthy plant-based dinner & lunch!

I received an ebook of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

I loved this cookbook and I've loved every recipe I've tried!
The carrot cake bars are divine and I love that this book meets all of my needs. Often I find vegan books but theyre still unhealthy or vegetarian but they use too much dairy for my tastes.
The china study cookbook is everything I needed and more!

(review to go live upon release.)

I think this is an exceptionally well done cookbook. It has 100 recipes All the recipes have a "Note for the Cook" and  at least one Recipe Tip. There are great photos. There are little symbols  for each recipe I find really useful. Very family friendly.

Green Goddess Slaw has been a real hit at some potlucks this spring.  I have a little herb garden in the backyard and the fresh basil can't be beat.  We also are a big fan of Corn and Black Bean Salsa. It's easy to make and I keep most of the ingredients on hand.  I make my own corn chips (page 86) and throw this on a big salad some week nights. There are some nice interviews with people choosing to eat more plants and whole foods, including T.Colin Campbell.

I like for instance this little recipe tip for the Caesar Salad. "Vegetable salads by themselves are not a filling meal. I make this salad a meal by adding 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas or white beans."  

So many helpful tips.  This cookbook was just the thing I needed to help me move forward with my new plant based life after following The Engine 2 Diet and losing weight.  I was ready to branch out and have some new go to recipes. This did the job! I'm an especially big fan of the Greek Hummus Pitas for lunch work days.  

Many thanks to NetGalley and BenBella Books for a digital copy to download in exchange for a review.  Highly recommended to all who seek to heal through a healthy diet and lifestyle.  It has changed my life.  Give it a try!