Culinary Arts Books by a Globally Inspired Chef
Sweet and Savory Cookbook
An epicurean adventure in sweet and savory cooking. This innovative recipe collection by Hollywood caterer and food writer Gwen Kenneally offers inspired meals, tantalizing treats, and creative cocktails to spice up everyday meals and make for memorable dinner parties. Gwen cooks with heart, spirit, and creativity, and with this, her first cookbook, she delivers an inside look at the food that has Hollywood tongues wagging. Pumpkin risotto, peach pecan chicken, sweet potato salad, green tea and chocolate truffles, carrot orange ginger soup, and the lavender martini are just some of the offerings. "Gwen instinctually knows how to mix and match ingredients and flavors," says Karen Young, founder/editor of MY DAILY FIND.
The Lotus Kitchen
East meets zest as Hollywood caterer/food writer Gwen Kenneally (Sweet and Savory Cookbook) and yogi/transformational coach Skip Jennings (The Shift With Skip) present a boldly flavored and inspired recipe collection to nurture yoga practice and nourish mindful eating. Their enticing and palate-pleasing Lotus Kitchen vegetarian recipes are laced with movement and meditation techniques to support a culinary balance for all levels of yoga. Artfully illustrated, the beautiful volume features savory and satisfying recipes for harmonious lentil salad, kale pesto salad, breakfast quinoa (a movie set favorite), garlic minty roasted potatoes, baked lentil loaf with vegetarian country gravy, jambalaya, baked spinach cakes, lavender sable cookies, and the new fan favorite Lotus Cookie. Sides, salsas, and smoothies are also part of the delectable and divine collection. Whether you are preparing meals for yourself, family, or a community of like-minded healthy eaters, senses and palates will be awakened, stirred, and satisfied. "The Lotus Kitchen is exactly what the world needs right about now," says Good Life Guru and celebrity trainer Ana Caban. Foreword by Dr. Michael Beckwith. The Lotus Kitchen - where om and yum entwine.
The Plantastic Cookbook
"Gwen embraces the joys and wisdom of farm-to-table eating. In this bountiful recipe collection, she shares her love and reverence for our planet through fresh, seasonal food prepared simply and beautifully." —Alice Waters, founder of the Edible Schoolyard and NY Times bestselling author
This lively and flavorful collection of plant-based recipes, developed by Hollywood caterer and Edible Schoolyard Chef/Director Gwen Kenneally, offers more than 90 recipes to expand the vegan palate. Introducing new flavors and cooking techniques to those not yet familiar with the joys and benefits of plant-based eating, this illustrated cookbook includes sections such as "Toasts and Jam," "Soups and Stews," and "Greens and Sides," and features recipes such as:
- Fava Bean Mint Toast
- Beet Soup with Cashew Creme Fraiche
- Crabby Jack Cakes with Red Pepper Sauce
- Breakfast Quinoa
- Cedar-Planked Pecan, Bourbon, and Brown Sugar Glazed Vegan Brie
Kenneally, a celebrated chef with over two decades of culinary experience, has crafted a cookbook that reflects her passion for sustainable and delicious plant-based dishes. The Plantastic Cookbook doesn't just offer delicious recipes; it also provides valuable nutritional insights and tips on maintaining a balanced plant-based diet, making it a valuable resource for those interested in health-conscious cooking.