Title:
From plant to plate
Author:
Edition:
First American edition.
Publication Date:
2024
Publication Information:
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024.
Physical Description:
96 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN:
9780744096996
Abstract:
"From Plant to Plate is the perfect book to inspire kids to get growing, get cooking, and get plant-powered eating. With more than 25 tasty recipe ideas from basil pesto pasta to squash muffins, you'll master a variety of plant-powered food that you'll love to cook and eat. You'll be taught how seeds should be planted and learn how to find the best soil for your plants. Darryl Gadzekpo and Ella Phillips offer all the tips you need to transform seeds into mighty fruits, vegetables, and herbs"-- Provided by publisher.
General Note:
"Turn homegrown ingredients into healthy meals!"--Cover.
Includes index.
Contents:
Note from the authors -- Gardening and kitchen rules -- Power up. Get to know digestion -- Food is fuel -- Vitamins and minerals -- How to feed your body's needs -- Plant-powered eating -- Plant. From seed to plant -- Beneath the ground -- Clever composting -- What happens above ground? -- Protect your plants -- Biodiversity -- Set up your earth engine -- Herbs -- Grow basil -- Grow cherry tomatoes -- Grow underground -- Grow brassicas -- Grow curcubits -- Grow corn -- Grow podded vegetables -- Grow leafy vegetables -- Grow raspberries -- Plate. Kitchen know-how -- Ingredient swaps -- Basil pesto pasta -- Tomato pizza -- Pull-apart garlic bread -- Garlicky bruschetta -- Flower-powered arugula and violet salad -- Potato and spinach salad -- Charred broccolini salad -- Crispy kale spoons -- Kale crackers -- Zucchini frittata -- Zucchini lasagna -- Squash muffins -- Corn soup -- Roasted corn ribs -- Magic chickpea hummus -- Mexican mole beans -- Spinach and leek tart -- Puffed amaranth -- Amaranth granola -- Amaranth choc. chip cookies -- Berry cobbler -- Food waste.
Language:
English
