Christianne's Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul

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Published on Tuesday, 06 December 2011 23:04

Written by Janet Walker

Christianne's Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul, from award winning journalist Christianne Klein, elevates, in this simple easy-to-read cookbook, the standard of gourmet cuisine.

An Edward R. Murrow distinguished journalist, Christianne Klein has served as anchor, host and lifestyle expert and has been seen on GOOD MORNING AMERICA, EMERIL GREEN and ABC NEWS.  Ms. Klein, known as The Herb Queen, understands the importance of hooking the audience with a sound bite and brings those same award winning skills to Christianne's Herbal Kitchen.

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Christianne's Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul, Ms. Klein’s first cookbook, contains expanded sections with bright, full colored images, and easy to follow instructions that highlight appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, desserts and cocktails while incorporating fresh herbs in every dish.

Her light hearted approach and witty sense of humor translates to the page with “Fun Tips” that enhances the original recipe and provides multiple uses for the same ingredients including at home spa treatments.

Her commitment to herbal remedies and their long term health and wellness benefits are detailed as she guides the reader through researched explanations of the uses and advantages of common spices, found in most homes, such as Rosemary, Thyme, Garlic and Oregano.

Ms. Klein explains the anti-oxidants and immune system boosting benefits of both fruits and vegetables including Tomatoes, lemons and anti-aging blueberries. Understanding the compounds associated with these fruits and vegetables and adding them into meals can create lifelong health benefits.

Throughout the enticing epicurean guidebook Ms. Klein provides personal antidotes on a variety of topics.  Known as The Herb Queen she has dedicated her career to understanding and relaying the health benefits that can be gained from natural herbs.  Christianne’s Herbal Kitchencompiles her favorite recipes, information and beauty tips into one remarkable cookbook.

Not simply a green guidebook geared toward vegans, Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen offers appetizing and hearty meat entrées including the very first recipe she created as a teen, Steak with Rosemary-Thyme Cabernet Peppercorn Sauce.  Other entrée selections featured include Basil Chicken Piccate with light Lemon, Butter and Garlic Sauce, and the classic Sausage, Peppers and Onions.

Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen  details contemporary appetizers such as Smoked Salmon Crostini with Lemon Dill Aioli, Mango Jalapeno Mint Salsa, a combination that adds sweet to the heat, and Roasted Tomato, Basil and Burrata Bruschetta with Olive Oil. 

Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen takes Artisan Pizza, to a new level, with Christianne’s Thyme Caramelized Onion, Brie, Pear and Candied Walnut Pizza a recipe she provides several variations for both topping and dough use. She also gathers an assortment of delicious summer fresh salads like Gorgonzola, Candied Walnut, Apple and Sherry Herb Baby Beet Salad. Followed by Sangria Granita, a candied Orange and Mint combination of frozen dessert and icy cold cocktail, a perfect summer treat!

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Perfect for Holiday gift giving Christianne's Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul, is a great addition to any food lover’s library. An amazing collection of delicious, appetizing herbal recipe combinations that transform the everyday into the gourmet!

For more information or to order a copy of Christianne's Herbal Kitchen, go to TheHerbCookbook.com.