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The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook

125 Ridiculously Good for You, Sometimes Indulgent, and Absolutely Never Boring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
By Monique Volz
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Recipe queen, social media star, and the beloved blogger behind the popular recipe website Ambitious Kitchen presents over 125 nutrient-dense, flavour-packed recipes for every meal of the day. New York Times Bestseller. The recipe queen, social media star, and beloved blogger behind the popular recipe website... Read More
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Recipe queen, social media star, and the beloved blogger behind the popular recipe website Ambitious Kitchen presents over 125 nutrient-dense, flavour-packed recipes for every meal of the day.

New York Times Bestseller. The recipe queen, social media star, and beloved blogger behind the popular recipe website Ambitious Kitchen presents over 125 nutrient-dense, flavour-packed recipes for every meal of the day.

"Monique effortlessly combines creativity with approachability, ensuring each dish is a success. This book is an instant classic for me!" - Alex Snodgrass, New York Times bestselling author and creator of The Defined Dish.

Millions of readers know Monique Volz's website, Ambitious Kitchen, as a go-to resource for inventive, flavourful recipes that are full of nutrition, comfort, and personality. Now, in her debut cookbook, The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook, Monique wants others to find their own Ambitious Kitchen and discover their own version of health, bold flavors, and above all, the unique happiness that food can bring to your life. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping dish to bring to a gathering, a new home-cooked tradition, or a nourishing meal everyone will love, The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook has the answers.

Monique joyfully showcases a balanced approach to health, with comforting, vibrant dishes that are amped up with extra vegetables, protein, and fibre. Wake up and sip on a Glowing Skin Vitamin A Smoothie or bake The Best Cinnamon Rolls You'll Ever Eat for someone you love. Enjoy nutritious lunches such as Buffalo Chicken Chop Chop Salad or Roasty Toasty Tomato Soup with Herbed Grilled Cheese Naan. Family dinner might look like It's a Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken, Sweet Potato & Bacon Situation or Pepperoni Pizza Baked Orzo with Basil and Quick Hot Honey on a busy night, or Everyone's Favourite Baked Chicken Tacos or Marry Me Ropa Vieja for a crowd. And let's not forget show-stopping desserts like Tahini Pumpkin Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting and outrageously good Double Strawberry Oatmeal Cream Pies (Little Debras).

Most recipes include "Make It Your Way" and "Make It Nutrient Dense" tips to customise food to your tastes. And as an added bonus, most can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan, allowing readers to tailor recipes to their own version of health.

As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself a guest at Monique's table, enjoying playful, comforting recipes that will impress everyone (including yourself!).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593581650

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 September 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: 130 4C PHOTOGRAPHS

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Monique Volz Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Monique Volz founded her food and wellness blog, Ambitious Kitchen, with the hopes of sharing her healthy comfort foods with the world while processing the unexpected passing of her father. Monique immediately connected with readers looking for a dose of inspiration, storytelling, and comfort through food. Now you'll not only find a website with hundreds of unique nourishing recipes, but also a dedicated, ambitious community who crave Monique's inspiration. Monique currently lives in Chicago with her husband and three little boys.

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