Whole Foods Market releases first cookbook

For more than 22 years, Whole Foods Market has offered foods made of the freshest, highest quality ingredients that burst with the most pure, natural flavors. Today the world's largest natural and organic foods supermarket offers all of this in one place — The Whole Foods Market Cookbook: A Guide to Natural Foods with 350 Recipes. The cookbook, written by Chef Steve Petusevsky and Whole Foods Market team members from throughout the country, affords food lovers the opportunity to capture the essence of a Whole Foods Market store visit and recreate the aromas and flavorful prepared foods in the comfort of home.

With an emphasis on cooking naturally with unique flavors and fresh ingredients, The Whole Foods Market Cookbook: A Guide to Natural Foods with 350 Recipes (Clarkson Potter, August 27, 2002) is a complete source of information about natural foods with a comprehensive glossary, healthful cooking advice, menu planning tips, recipes for children and wine and cheese recommendations. Also included are suggestions for stocking pantry shelves with foods that not only satisfy the appetite but also tend to your well-being. More than 200 recipes are vegetarian or vegan, but the book also offers a vast selection of recipes featuring fish, seafood, poultry and meat.

"This is more than a natural foods cookbook or just a collection of recipes. It is a guide for anyone who is passionate about fresh, great-tasting food, and it is an ideal kitchen companion for everyone from the cooking novice to the experienced gourmet and even those who are just curious about good food," said Petusevsky. "We are committed to sharing our knowledge of natural foods not only with the customers in our stores but also by inspiring people with the exciting flavors and culinary creations in the cookbook."

The company's first cookbook includes 350 recipes with flavors and ingredients from around the globe. While some were created specifically for The Whole Foods Market Cookbook: A Guide to Natural Foods with 350 Recipes, other recipes were drawn from the best-selling ranks of prepared foods from the company's own kitchens, where some are still prepared daily and customers have been requesting the recipes for years. Still other original recipes showcase the talents of the company's own knowledgeable, dedicated and food-savvy team members, who contributed family favorites from their own kitchens at home. Recipes include Shrimp and Scallop Chalupas, Garlic Tofu with Wilted Bok Choy, Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa, Roast Eggplant with Orzo and Ricotta Pillows, and Sweet Potato Chili.

"I head to Whole Foods Market for all of my grocery shopping, especially for their organic produce and meats. This book spans the cultural hemisphere with simple, flavorful recipes that are also good for you because, remember, you are what you eat!" said Ming Tsai, host of "East Meets West" and "Ming's Quest" on the Food Network and author of Blue Ginger Cookbook.

Chapters include: stocks, soups and chilies, big and small salads, hand to mouth, between the bread, beans, legumes and whole grains, one-pot meals, desserts, main attractions, burgers, patties and griddlecakes, beverages, nectars and smoothies, cooking with kids, pasta and other warming starches, on the side, sauces, dressings, dips and salsas, the cheese course, wine recommendations, a basic introduction to natural foods, cooking with natural foods, and how to build a natural foods pantry and menu suggestions.

"This cookbook, with its hundreds of recipes and useful tips from our team members, is our attempt at capturing a bit of the essence of what the Whole Foods Market experience is all about," said Whole Foods Market CEO and cofounder John Mackey. "We hope that in sharing our passion and culinary creations with you, we can help you to quench your desires for great taste sensations from the freshest, highest quality ingredients bursting with the purest, most natural flavors."

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