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Book Synopsis**1st Place Winner of the 2023 BEST IN THE WORLD Gourmand Cookbook Award for Plurinational Recipe Books**Kumain ka na? (Have you eaten yet?) is the greeting used by Filipinos whenever they meet. A beautiful compendium of food and people, the 51 delicious recipes in this book are not just from the heartthey are also good for the heartspecifically included for their health benefits. The result is a cookbook presenting food as something central to Filipino culture and emotional well-being as well as being nutritious and amazingly tasty!Along with insightful stories and 51 different recipes, readers will learn many tips and techniques to balance flavor and heart-health in your dishes, such as:How to use Filipino cooking methods to achieve bold flavors without adding extra sodium or sugars to your dietPreparing ingredients to retain the maximum amount of heart-healthy nutrientsManaging your sodium intake while still using salt to heighten flavorUsing heart-healthy trickslike how to increa
Trade Review1st Place Winner of the 2023 "Best in the World" Gourmand Cookbook Award for Plurinational Recipe Books"In
We Cook Filipino, Jacqueline Chio-Lauri extends an invitation to a healthier, heartful way of life. Through her culinary journey, she shows us that flavorful Filipino dishes can be allies in our quest for well-being. With each page turned, we're reminded that taking care of our hearts can be a delicious, joyful endeavor." —
Asian Journal, Savoring Wellness: 'We Cook Filipino' Puts Heart Health On The Menu"This beautiful book is filled with stories and recipes from the heart, that are good for your heart too. It is a moving and meaningful showcase of how delicious and healthful Filipino food can be." —
Ellie Krieger, RD, Food Network and PBS show host, and James Beard Foundation award winning cookbook author.
