Genius Kitchen: Over 100 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Make Your Brain Sharp, Body Strong, and Taste Buds Happy

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Combining the dietary recommendations in his bestselling Genius Foods and the lifestyle recommendations of The Genius Life, Genius Kitchen features shockingly delicious, nutrient-packed recipes that will energize your mind, strengthen your body, and pave a path to health that you'll feel with the first bite. Max Lugavere's debut book Genius Foods was groundbreaking, providing much-needed information on brain health that was embraced by thousands, and became an instant New York Times bestseller. His second book, The Genius Life, introduced an easy-to-implement protocol for strengthening your body and mind. This is the follow-up fans have been waiting for: the companion cookbook, filled with over 100 delicious recipes to help you lose weight, feel great, and reach optimum health. Inspired by traditions from around the globe, the 100-plus recipes and stunning photographs in Genius Kitchen feature an international twist, with bold flavors that favor simplicity and quality of ingredients over complexity and quantity. In addition, Max lists the basic, healthy ingredients and tools that are essential for a well-stocked kitchen and pantry, and offers techniques and best practices for healthy cooking and eating well on a budget. Max wants everyone to be well and enjoy great food—a legacy imparted on him by the tragic health of his mother. Part cookbook, part wellness guide, Genius Kitchen provides key insights that make healthy eating a breeze. Max explains the importance of whole, fresh foods, how various nutrients work together keep you healthy, and how to get fit without counting calories. Breaking down each meal component, Max explains the art and science of nutrition without the dogma, so that you can feel your best every day without sacrificing your love of eating. Whether you are a novice cook or seasoned in the kitchen; just beginning the journey to wellness, or health conscious but wanting to up your game, everyone will benefit from the information presented in Genius Kitchen—and enjoy some epic food in the process. Contents Cover Title Page Dedication Introduction Part One: How to Eat Like a Genius Chapter 1: Stocking Your Genius Kitchen The Vinny Gambini Get Fizzy Wit’ It Sugar-Free Soda Chapter 2: Creating Genius Habits Part Two: Recipes for a Genius Life Chapter 3: Breaking the Fast The World’s Best Blueberry Smoothie That Actually Tastes Like Blueberries Beef Breakfast Sausage Patties Grain-Free Blueberry Orange Pancakes with Coconut Cream “Cheesy” Baked Eggs with Broccoli Herb and Avocado Scrambled Eggs Olive Oil–Poached Salmon “Benedict” Easy Olive Oil Hollandaise Perfect Poached Eggs Crispy Salmon Skin “Bacon” and Eggs Baked Eggs in Sweet Potato “Boats” with Herb Relish Chapter 4: Small Bites Grain-Free Greens Fritters with Avocado Dipping Sauce Romaine and Broccoli with Sesame Caesar Dressing Watercress, Avocado, and Grilled Fruit Salad with Toasted Almond Dressing Baked Almond “Breaded” Artichoke Hearts with Herb and Kale Pesto Miso Coconut Simmered Veggies Lemon, Lentil, and Broccoli Soup with Apricots and Pomegranate Vegan Carrot Noodle Mac and “Cheese” Shrimp, Blueberry, and Arugula Salad Zucchini Noodles with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Chile Flakes Broccoli-Based Greek-Style Salad with Oregano Dressing Kelp Noodles with Brazil Nut Pesto Roasted Broccoli with Shallots and Dried Fish Mustard and Miso Broccoli Simple Bone Broth Spiced Chickpea and Broccoli Stew with Turmeric and Mint Broccoli “Falafel” with Creamy Avocado Sauce Broccoli Walnut Bisque Broccoli “Latkes” with Blueberry Applesauce Fish Sauce Caramel–Glazed Beef Spring Rolls Blackberry, Avocado, and Basil Salad Beef Meatball, Garlic, and Greens Soup Spicy Sesame Broccoli Slaw Garlic and Curry Snacking Almonds Avocado and Ginger Chicken Spring Rolls Avocado, Fennel, Pomegranate, and Winter Citrus Salad Zucchini and Carrot Noodles with Herbed Avocado “Pesto” “Cheesy” Kale Salad Charred Eggplant with Chiles and Avocado Broccoli “Rice” with Pomegranate and Fresh Herbs Lemongrass, Mint, and Basil Roasted Broccoli Crispy Broccoli Hot “Wings” Junk-Free, Dairy-Free Spinach and Artichoke Dip Garlicky Chard with Dried Blueberries Israeli-Style Pickled Cabbage Kale, Arugula, and Parsley Tabouli Salad Kale, Garlic, and White Bean Soup with Orange Zest Shrimp and Roasted Veggie Salad Olive Oil Mashed Celery Root Olive Oil–Poached Carrots and Carrot Sauce Seared Salmon Ceviche in Endive Cups Chapter 5: Mains Bacalao with Sweet Potatoes, Onions, Peppers, and Leafy Greens Simmered Ginger Salmon with Daikon Radish and Greens Olive and Olive Oil–Braised Chicken and Greens with Orange and Fennel Bone Broth Beef Stew with Purple Sweet Potatoes Bangin’ Liver Ghee-Seared Beef Liver Insanely Crispy Gluten-Free Buffalo Chicken Wings Olive Oil Lamb Chops with Olives and Artichoke Hearts Beef Picadillo Garlicky Olive Oil Shrimp Perfect Ribs Coconut Braised Chicken Thighs with Mustard Greens and Cauliflower Calo Verde (Portuguese-Style Greens and Sausage Stew) Braised Chicken with Artichokes, Fennel, and Kale The Perfect Steak “Pattyless” Jamaican Beef Patty Simple Burger Patty Lemongrass Salmon Banh Mi Bowl Spice-Rubbed Salmon with Almond Basil Pesto Miso Sesame Roasted Salmon with Broccoli, Garlic, and Cabbage Braised Lamb with Broccoli Salsa in Butter Lettuce “Tortillas” Salmon, Bok Choy, and Herbs in Coconut Broth Japanese-Style Beef, Sweet Potato, Miso, and Mushroom Stew Lamb Tagine with Apricots, Sweet Potatoes, and Artichokes Better Brain Bowl Fennel Braised Salmon Olive Oil–Poached Salmon Za’atar Salmon Burgers Coconut Curried Eggs Brisket Chili, Mole Style Shawarma-Spiced Kebabs Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Broccoli with Red Onions and Figs Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Sweet Potatoes, and Broccoli Cocoa-Rubbed Beef Loin with Blueberry–Red Wine Sauce Simply Grilled Steak with Charred Kale Salad Mushroom Broth with Greens and Ramen-Style Eggs Salmon and Shrimp Stew with Pumpkin and Coconut Seared Scallops with Fennel Herb Salad and Creamy Almond Sauce Braised Beef and Sweet Potatoes with Cauliflower “Polenta” Chapter 6: Accoutrements Whipped Black Garlic and Olive Oil Dipping Sauce Savory Blueberry Balsamic Sauce Almond “Peanut” Butter Chapter 7: Desserts Almond Olive Oil Cake Avocado Chocolate Truffles Actually Healthy Hot Chocolate Sugar-Free Olive Oil Ice Cream Chocolate Almond Smoothie Chocolate Coconut Balls Dairy-Free Blueberry Ice Cream Chocolate Blueberry Clusters Chocolate Coconut Cookies with Dried Blueberry “Chips” Chocolate Avocado Pudding Three Ways No-Sugar Almond “Granola” Chocolate Almond Butter Cups Flourless Sugar-Free Blueberry Lemon Tart with Almond Crust Acknowledgments Resources Notes Index About the Author Also by Max Lugavere Copyright About the Publisher