Compiled by Bob Howard
— The Whole Coconut Cookbook by Nathalie Fraise. A visually appealing collection of more than 60 gluten-free, dairy-free recipes featuring the nutritious coconut in all its forms: coconut oil, milk, water, flour, meat, sugar, cream, butter, and aminos. Coconuts are finally making their way into the American pantry. With all of their creamy goodness and adaptability, they are an indispensable ingredient in many recipes, from smoothies and curries to cakes and salads. Penguin Random House. $16.99
— Paleo Perfected from America’s Test Kitchen. This book tackles the challenges of cooking paleo-friendly meals that taste great so that time in the kitchen is well spent. This book not only contains 150 recipes but will also teach you how to bake with nut flours, how to make a pan sauce without butter or wine, and how to make paleo-friendly pantry staples like crackers, coconut yogurt, and even barbecue sauce. $26.95
— I Didn’t Know My Slow Cooker Could Do that from Better Homes and Gardens. More than 150 recipes includes slow-cooker stalwarts such as soups, stews, and roasts, but goes beyond to dishes not thought of as slow-cooker fare, such as cheesecake, lasagna, yogurt, party mix, and steel-cut oats. Each chapter contains clever tips, features, and secrets for getting the most from this favorite kitchen appliance, such as how to layer food and flavors for ideal doneness and taste.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. $19.99.
— The Six Weeks to Sexy Abs Meal Plan by Ella Magers. The author offers a six-week plan of action, from all your meals to snacks, treats and workouts, designed to whip your tummy into shape. She provides delicious and healthy recipes such as the Beet This! Smoothie and Muay Thai Zucchini Noodles, along with grocery lists and tips and tricks for vegan food prep. Page Street Publishing. $19.99.
— Can You Dig It from John Folse and Michaela D. York. Readers can expect to find chapters on the swamp floor pantry, root vegetables, leafy greens, off the vine, grains, exotics and more. Recipes focus on vegetables as the primary ingredient in appetizers, soups, salads, sides, entrées, breads, desserts and even drinks. Makes a great coffee table book. $59.95.
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