The Laura Lea Balanced Cookbook. Laura Lea

the Blue Hills Press team, who shared my

       vision for this book and worked doggedly alongside

       me to make it happen.

      *Since this cookbook came out, I went through a divorce. You will notice my ex-husband’s name throughout the book, and I have no intention of changing

       this—we had wonderful years together, and he will always be one of the dearest people in my life. I am so grateful to have this book as a memento of

       many happy memories.

      CONTENTS

       8

       recipe directory

       10

       foreword

       13

       introduction

       15

       important tips & tidbits

       19

       1 The LL BALANCED

       APPROACH to FOOD

       58

       2 SNACK-ITIZERS

       84

       3 BEVERAGES & SMOOTHIES

       110

       4 BREAKFAST

       148

       5 BAKERY

       172

       6 SIDES

       210

       7 LUNCH & DINNER ENTREES

       292

       8 SALADS & SOUPS

       314

       9 DESSERT

       346

       appendix

       348

       weekly menus

       354

       special occasions

       356

       index

      recipe directory

      2 SNACK-ITIZERS

       Rosemary Roasted Pecans 61

       PB&J No-Bake Energy Squares with

       Peanut Maple Drizzle 62

       Kale & Artichoke Dip 65

       Teriyaki Slow Cooker Meatball Skewers 66

       Fig & Olive Tapenade with

       Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini 68

       Spicy Golden Deviled Eggs 71

       Green Goddess Avocado Dip 75

       Anti-Inflammatory Root Veggie Hummus 76

       Maple Pecan Pie Balls 79

       Sweet Chili Pumpkin Seed Clusters 80

       Sriracha Garlic Roasted Edamame 83

      3 BEVERAGES & SMOOTHIES

       Cleansing Raspberry Ginger Water 86

       Workout Water 89

       LL’s Daily Green Smoothie 90

       Blueberry Ginger Breakfast Smoothie 93

       Mocha Smoothie 94

       Strawberry