12 best healthy cookbooks from 2011
For Cod and Country: Simple, Delicious, Sustainable Cooking
By Barton Seaver (Sterling Epicure, 2001)
A high-production but surprisingly practical book from chef Barton Seaver, a champion of sustainable fish consumption. “The compelling narrative of conservation,” Seaver says, “is a story of responsible consumption. The answer is to support the best fisheries we have access to and to provide incentives to those lagging behind to get better. The answer is to eat smaller portions of seafood—and many more vegetables.” The book unravels seafood’s complicated issues without being preachy, suggests substitutions for overfished species, and provides lots of easy recipes arranged by season, both for seafood and for vegetable accompaniments. Sample recipes: Oyster Risotto with Butternut Squash, Crème Fraiche, and Fresh Herbs; Eggplant Stuffed with Smoky Tomato-Anchovy Ratatouille; Mackerel with Almond-Ginger-Mustard Butter.