CONTENTS

Preface
Introduction
Brain Health Begins in the Kitchen

Berries
Strawberry-Avocado Salad with Salmon, Basil, and Lime
Your New Favorite Kale Salad
Wine-Braised Chicken with Currants, Caper Berries, and Cauliflower
Baked Halibut with Grapes and Olive Oil–Smashed Potatoes
Whole-Grain Blackberry and Blueberry Cornbread
Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins
Smashed Raspberry Overnight Oats
Roasted Strawberries with Vanilla Bean–Cashew Cream
Quick Berry and Chia Seed Jam
Coffee Berry Smoothie

Leafy Greens
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Broccoli-Kale Caesar Salad with Shrimp and Grape Tomatoes
Many Greens and Chickpea Soup
BLAT Bowl
Panfried Cod with Collard Greens and Crispy Lemons
Peppery Pork Tenderloin with Watercress, Orange, and Radish Salad
Spicy Arugula and Almond Pesto
Breakfast Salad with Crispy Potatoes, Smoked Salmon, and Jammy Eggs
Easy Greens Smoothie

Vegetables
Better-for-You Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Creamy Tomato Soup
Butternut Squash and Coconut Curry
Eggplant Steaks with Miso-Maple Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Mushroom “Bolognese” on Zucchini Nests
Mushroom and White Bean Socca
Broccoli and Cauliflower Fritters with Garlicky Yogurt and Tomatoes
Cauliflower and Kimchi Fried Rice
Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Creamy Red Pepper Sauce
Zucchini Lasagna with Spinach Tofu “Ricotta”

Fish and Seafood
Creamy Seafood and Root Vegetable Chowder
Spiced Scallops with Curried Beluga Lentils
Lemongrass Shrimp and Rice Noodle Salad
Oyster-Stuffed Mushrooms with Anchovy Butter
Avocados Stuffed with Lemony Sardine Salad
Miso-Glazed Cod with Gingery Green Beans
Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayo and Mango Salad
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Avocado Butter
Spicy Mussels Marinara with Eggplant, Feta, and Basil
Savory Waffles with Smoked Trout and Greens

Nuts and Seeds
Creamy Chestnut and Mushroom Soup
Roasted Red and Yellow Beet Salad with Walnut “Parm”
Whole-Grain Pasta with Golden Pesto and Greens
Pumpkin Seed–Crusted Salmon with Green Tahini Sauce
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Asparagus and Quinoa-Pecan Pilaf
Tofu and Baby Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce and Noodles
Almond Butter–Tahini Blondies
Glazed Citrus, Almond, and Olive Oil Cake
Pear and Fig Breakfast Crisp

Beans and Lentils
A Very Good Pot of Beans
Creamy Cannellini Bean Soup with Frizzled Sage and Breadcrumbs
Warm Lentil, Grapefruit, and Bitter Greens Salad
Garlicky White Bean Dip with Sweet Potato Fries
Cranberry Bean and Sausage Stew
Red Lentil Falafel Burgers with Lemony Tahini Sauce
Family-Style Hummus with Caramelized Onions and Crispy Beef
Cheesy Black Bean and Butternut Squash–Stuffed Poblanos
Chewy Chai-Spiced Chickpea Cookies

Whole Grains
Buckwheat Galettes with Mushrooms and Leeks
Freekeh Salad with Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Capers
Brown Rice Paella with Shrimp and Artichokes
Creamy Carrot Farrotto
Sushi Roll Grain Bowls
Chunky Whole-Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies
Coffee, Date, and Oat Bars
Caramelized Apple and Quinoa Pancakes

Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
Sheet-Pan Chicken Cobb with Kefir-Avocado Dressing
Sumac-Spiced Chicken with Apples and Currant-Pistachio Rice Pilaf
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Turkey-Zucchini Meatballs
Marinated Steak with Warm Kale Salad and Sweet Potatoes
Sheet-Pan Lamb Chops with Asparagus, Lemon, and Peas
Italian Peppers and Chicken Sausage Skillet Eggs
Salsa-Poached Eggs with Black Beans

Olives and Olive Oil
Snacking Olives, 3 Ways
Smashed Cucumber, Tomato, and Olive Salad
Savory Olive Quick Bread with Tomatoes and Thyme
Cauliflower Wedges with Eggplant Dip and Green Olive Salsa
Poached Tuna Niçoise with Warm Lemon and Olive Vinaigrette
Brothy Chicken, White Beans, and Tomatoes with Basil Oil
Salted Chocolate and Olive Oil Gelato

Coffee, Tea, and Other Drinks
Creamy Cashew Coffee
Iced Oat Milk and Matcha Latte
Hot Hibiscus Iced Tea
Herb Garden Agua Fresca
Watermelon and Basil Shrub

Brain-Healthy Pantry Heroes
Basic Nut Milk
Almost Instant Cashew Cream
Lemony Cashew Ricotta
Golden Stocks
Marinara Sauce
Quick-Pickled Pomegranate Red Onions

Notes
Acknowledgments
Resources
Index