101 Cook Books

101 Cookbooks is a vibrant food blog by Heidi Swanson that emphasizes healthy, whole-food recipes. With a focus on vegetarian and often vegan dishes, Heidi brings simplicity and nourishment to everyday cooking. Celebrating over two decades online, the blog began as a way to delve into her vast cookbook collection and has evolved into a valuable resource for delicious, plant-based meals. Heidi's approach to cooking is well-regarded for its creativity and practicality, making 101 Cookbooks a beloved destination for culinary enthusiasts looking for nutritious meal ideas.

When you own over 100 cookbooks, it is time to stop buying, and start cooking. This site chronicles a cookbook collection, one recipe at a time.
101 Cookbooks
  1. This sake mushroom recipe was inspired by a stack of papers in my kitchen. There was a note that simply said: big mushrooms, dunk in sake, dredge in rice flour, sauté, salt, dot with miso butter.

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  2. An inherited produce box packed with greens inspired this simple, one-pot winter penne pasta with a sauce made from a full bunch of kale, shallots, garlic, and goat cheese.

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  3. The defining detail of this traditional Shaker apple pie is the use of rose water in the filling. Sliced apples, brown sugar, and a splash of floral results in a special combination. Pair it with an all-butter crust and you have a beautiful apple pie on your hands.

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  4. Everything I know about making grissini. These beloved, pencil-thin Italian breadsticks are made with just five ingredients. No mixer is needed and you don’t need to proof your yeast.

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  5. The tomato soup to make if you have a good blender and a haul of tomatoes. Tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a red pepper are roasted, then seasoned with a touch of smoky paprika. Couldn't be more simple or flavorful.

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