FRESH:
Healthy Cooking and Living from Lake Austin Spa ResortEdited by Terry Conlan
"In addition to the many marvelous recipes, you will find an assortment of spa tips which illuminate much about a healthy attitude and lifestyle practiced during a stay at Lake Austin Spa Resort." The book is liberally sprinkled with many Chef Tips, Gardening bits, Attitude Hints for general well-being, the nutshell of general spa-related philosophies.
Here's some of the tempting recipes offered in the book:
Fava Bean and Spinach Dip
Serrano chiles, spinach, cilantro and
Fava beans.
Tuna Pate with Lemon Aspic,
Rich with anchovy paste, capers and
In a plain gelatin
Shrimp and Nopal Cactus Salad
Cactus paddles, tomatoes, radishes,
Feta cheese and shrimp
Salmon and Leek Chowder
Thyme, dillweed, potato and
Cream cheese
Cabbage Slaw
Warmed red wine, fresh lime juice,
Sugar, cabbage, carrot and onion.
Kung Pao Chicken
Carrots, daikon radish, snow peas, apple jelly
Ginger sauce, Asian chile paste and
Dry-roasted peanuts
Tortilla-Crusted Gulf Snapper
Egg whites, buttermilk and
Chipotle seasoning
Scallops Newburg
White wine, shallots, brandy, sherry and
Low-fat cream cheese
Tapas-style shrimp with Garlic and Almonds
Red pepper flakes, roasted red peppers
Green olives and sherry
Collapsed Chocolate Souffle Cake
Semisweet chocolate, cocoa and
Hazelnut decaffeinated coffee
Chocolate Expresso Cheesecake
Expresso, coffee-flavored liqueur, ricotta cheese,
Sour cream, cream cheese, and
Cinnamon
This book is a great way to bring some spa atmosphere home with you.
