Gino's Kitchen : Nourishing the Soul Book

There's nothing like cooking for renewing the spirit and no one like Gino Dalesandro for filling the experience with all the savor of life. Simple recipes and rich repasts, seasonal shopping tips and holiday menus share the pages of this wonderful cookbook with Gino's inspiring comments and gentle reminders of what a meal means and how to make the most of it. From his hints about entertaining without alcholol and maintaining proper nutrition in recovery to his reflections on fresh ingredients and his scintillating way with flavored oils, Gino offers more than his scrumptious recipes in this charming boo. Gino's Kitchen is itself a recipe for the good life, full of the joy of food prepared and eaten in the full flavor of health and happiness.

Gino Dalesandro, head chef at Hazelden-New York, serves up a cookbook intended to sustain both the body and the spirit of those struggling with chemical dependency. Gino's Kitchen: Nourishing the Soul is organized seasonally, with menus that feature the freshest available ingredients found during the spring, summer, winter and fall. Along with simple, flavorful dishes, Dalesandro offers conversational passages that provide a sense of camaraderie and support to those maintaining a sober lifestyle.