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