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7 Amazing New Cookbooks to Inspire You to Eat Healthy This Spring

Spring-clean your diet with these newly released cookbooks that are packed with flavorful, nutritious recipes

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Kathleen Mulpeter
April 05, 2018 02:41 PM
<p>Looking to reset your healthy eating goals this spring&mdash;and maybe re-commit to those January resolutions you haven&#8217;t <em>exactly</em> kept up? (No judgment!)&nbsp;Get inspired to whip&nbsp;up fresh, healthy fare as the weather warms up with these brand-new cookbooks. From a cookbook dedicated entirely to vegan comfort food to one with creative, healthier takes on classic pasta dishes (yes please!), there&#8217;s something for every health-minded cook on this list.</p>
                                <p><em>A version of this post originally appeared on <a href="http://www.health.com/food/best-new-healthy-cookbooks-spring-2018">Health</a>.</em></p>
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Looking to reset your healthy eating goals this spring—and maybe re-commit to those January resolutions you haven’t exactly kept up? (No judgment!) Get inspired to whip up fresh, healthy fare as the weather warms up with these brand-new cookbooks. From a cookbook dedicated entirely to vegan comfort food to one with creative, healthier takes on classic pasta dishes (yes please!), there’s something for every health-minded cook on this list.

A version of this post originally appeared on Health.

<p>Chef and cookbook author Coscarelli&nbsp;is the master of comfort food&mdash;think sloppy joes, mac &#8216;n cheese, and breakfast egg sandwiches&mdash;that&#8217;s also surprisingly&nbsp;vegan-friendly.&nbsp;Her newest cookbook, <em>Chloe Flavor</em>, is packed with flavorful dishes that will make even the biggest meat and cheese lovers believe in the power of plant-based foods.&nbsp;Case in point: her unreal&nbsp;<a href="http://www.health.com/food/vegan-mac-and-cheese-recipe">Butternut Mac recipe</a>. <em>Available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Flavor-Saucy-Crispy-Spicy/dp/045149962X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522777165&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Chloe+Flavor">amazon.com</a>, $28 &nbsp;</em></p>
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Chloe Flavor: Saucy, Crispy, Spicy, Vegan by Chloe Coscarelli

Chef and cookbook author Coscarelli is the master of comfort food—think sloppy joes, mac ‘n cheese, and breakfast egg sandwiches—that’s also surprisingly vegan-friendly. Her newest cookbook, Chloe Flavor, is packed with flavorful dishes that will make even the biggest meat and cheese lovers believe in the power of plant-based foods. Case in point: her unreal Butternut Mac recipe. Available at amazon.com, $28  

<p>Whether or not you read&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thenewpotato.com/"><em>The New Potato</em></a>,&nbsp;you need this cookbook in your life. In addition to containing tons of inspiring, unexpected recipes (many of them healthier twists on traditional faves, such as Sweet Pea Carbonara), you&#8217;ll spot some A-list appearances in the Kosann sisters&#8217; debut cookbook. Also cool: a foreword by Momofuku Milk Bar founder Christina&nbsp;Tosi. <em>Available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Great-Tastes-Cooking-Morning-Midnight/dp/0553496379/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522777347&amp;sr=8-2-fkmr0&amp;keywords=Great+Tastes%3A+Cooking+%28and+Eating%29+from+Morning+to+Midnight%27+by+Danielle+Kosann+and+Laua+Kosann">amazon.com,</a> $25</em> &nbsp;</p>
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Great Tastes: Cooking (and Eating) from Morning to Midnight by Danielle Kosann and Laua Kosann

Whether or not you read The New Potato, you need this cookbook in your life. In addition to containing tons of inspiring, unexpected recipes (many of them healthier twists on traditional faves, such as Sweet Pea Carbonara), you’ll spot some A-list appearances in the Kosann sisters’ debut cookbook. Also cool: a foreword by Momofuku Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi. Available at amazon.com, $25  

<p>No sad desk salad here: <em>Saladish</em>&nbsp;gives this reliably&nbsp;healthy staple a major upgrade, thanks to more than 100 fresh takes on the veggie-packed dish. <em>Available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Saladish-Crunchier-Grainier-Heartier-Vegetables/dp/1579656951/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522778007&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=saladish">amazon.com</a>, $25 &nbsp;</em></p>
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Saladish: A Crunchier, Grainier, Herbier Heartier, Tastier Way With Vegetables by Ilene Rosen

No sad desk salad here: Saladish gives this reliably healthy staple a major upgrade, thanks to more than 100 fresh takes on the veggie-packed dish. Available at amazon.com, $25  

<p>For even more vegan comfort fare, get your hands on <em>Vegan Comfort Classics</em> by <a href="https://www.hotforfoodblog.com/">hot for food</a> blogger Toyota. A few of her&nbsp;must-try recipes: Hot Buffalo &#8216;Chicken&#8217; Dip, Mac &amp; &#8216;Cheese&#8217; Onion Rings, and Cream of Broccoli Soup. <em>Available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hot-Food-Vegan-Comfort-Classics/dp/039958014X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522777388&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=vegan+comfort+classics">amazon.com</a>, $35</em></p>
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Vegan Comfort Classics by Lauren Toyota

For even more vegan comfort fare, get your hands on Vegan Comfort Classics by hot for food blogger Toyota. A few of her must-try recipes: Hot Buffalo ‘Chicken’ Dip, Mac & ‘Cheese’ Onion Rings, and Cream of Broccoli Soup. Available at amazon.com, $35

<p>Plant eaters, rejoice: <em>Simply Vibrant</em> is a vegetarian&#8217;s dream, with an emphasis on hearty dishes that incorporate colorful, antioxidant-rich&nbsp;ingredients. The book is formatted to highlight the different seasons, making it even easier to find recipes perfect for&nbsp;your local farmer&#8217;s market haul. <em>Available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Vibrant-Vegetarian-Colorful-Plant-Based/dp/1611803845/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522777440&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Simply+Vibrant%3A+All-Day+Vegetarian+Recipes+for+Colorful+Plant-Based+Cooking">amazon.com,</a> $35</em></p>
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Simply Vibrant: All-Day Vegetarian Recipes for Colorful Plant-Based Cooking by Anya Kassoff

Plant eaters, rejoice: Simply Vibrant is a vegetarian’s dream, with an emphasis on hearty dishes that incorporate colorful, antioxidant-rich ingredients. The book is formatted to highlight the different seasons, making it even easier to find recipes perfect for your local farmer’s market haul. Available at amazon.com, $35

<p>Thanks to an&nbsp;increase in popularity of <a href="http://www.health.com/home/spiralizer">spiralizers</a> and&nbsp;a plethora of <a href="http://www.health.com/recipes/zoodles-with-tomatoes-and-spinach-caper-pesto">zoodle recipes</a> on Pinterest, the words &#8220;healthy&#8221; and &#8220;pasta&#8221; can actually go hand-in-hand these days. But this cookbook takes alternative pastas to another level&mdash;think chickpea cacio e pepe, shirataki noodles, and zucchini cannelloni, plus plenty of options for gluten-free folks. <em>Available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pasta-Reinvented-Caroline-Bretherton/dp/146546994X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522777495&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Pasta+Reinvented">amazon.com</a>, $20</em> &nbsp;</p>
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Pasta Reinvented by Caroline Bretherton

Thanks to an increase in popularity of spiralizers and a plethora of zoodle recipes on Pinterest, the words “healthy” and “pasta” can actually go hand-in-hand these days. But this cookbook takes alternative pastas to another level—think chickpea cacio e pepe, shirataki noodles, and zucchini cannelloni, plus plenty of options for gluten-free folks. Available at amazon.com, $20  

<p>Giada fans will love the <em>Food Network</em> star&#8217;s latest cookbook, which offers readers a peek into life in her native Rome in addition to all the no-fuss, lighter-but-delicious Italian recipes you&#8217;d expect. <em>Available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Giadas-Italy-Recipes-Dolce-Vita/dp/0307987221/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522777540&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Giada%27s+Italy">amazon.com</a>, $35 &nbsp;</em></p>
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Giada's Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita by Giada De Laurentiis

Giada fans will love the Food Network star’s latest cookbook, which offers readers a peek into life in her native Rome in addition to all the no-fuss, lighter-but-delicious Italian recipes you’d expect. Available at amazon.com, $35  

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Looking to reset your healthy eating goals this spring—and maybe re-commit to those January resolutions you haven’t exactly kept up? (No judgment!) Get inspired to whip up fresh, healthy fare as the weather warms up with these brand-new cookbooks. From a cookbook dedicated entirely to vegan comfort food to one with creative, healthier takes on classic pasta dishes (yes please!), there’s something for every health-minded cook on this list.

A version of this post originally appeared on Health.

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Chloe Flavor: Saucy, Crispy, Spicy, Vegan by Chloe Coscarelli

Chef and cookbook author Coscarelli is the master of comfort food—think sloppy joes, mac ‘n cheese, and breakfast egg sandwiches—that’s also surprisingly vegan-friendly. Her newest cookbook, Chloe Flavor, is packed with flavorful dishes that will make even the biggest meat and cheese lovers believe in the power of plant-based foods. Case in point: her unreal Butternut Mac recipe. Available at amazon.com, $28  

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Great Tastes: Cooking (and Eating) from Morning to Midnight by Danielle Kosann and Laua Kosann

Whether or not you read The New Potato, you need this cookbook in your life. In addition to containing tons of inspiring, unexpected recipes (many of them healthier twists on traditional faves, such as Sweet Pea Carbonara), you’ll spot some A-list appearances in the Kosann sisters’ debut cookbook. Also cool: a foreword by Momofuku Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi. Available at amazon.com, $25  

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Saladish: A Crunchier, Grainier, Herbier Heartier, Tastier Way With Vegetables by Ilene Rosen

No sad desk salad here: Saladish gives this reliably healthy staple a major upgrade, thanks to more than 100 fresh takes on the veggie-packed dish. Available at amazon.com, $25  

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Vegan Comfort Classics by Lauren Toyota

For even more vegan comfort fare, get your hands on Vegan Comfort Classics by hot for food blogger Toyota. A few of her must-try recipes: Hot Buffalo ‘Chicken’ Dip, Mac & ‘Cheese’ Onion Rings, and Cream of Broccoli Soup. Available at amazon.com, $35

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Simply Vibrant: All-Day Vegetarian Recipes for Colorful Plant-Based Cooking by Anya Kassoff

Plant eaters, rejoice: Simply Vibrant is a vegetarian’s dream, with an emphasis on hearty dishes that incorporate colorful, antioxidant-rich ingredients. The book is formatted to highlight the different seasons, making it even easier to find recipes perfect for your local farmer’s market haul. Available at amazon.com, $35

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Pasta Reinvented by Caroline Bretherton

Thanks to an increase in popularity of spiralizers and a plethora of zoodle recipes on Pinterest, the words “healthy” and “pasta” can actually go hand-in-hand these days. But this cookbook takes alternative pastas to another level—think chickpea cacio e pepe, shirataki noodles, and zucchini cannelloni, plus plenty of options for gluten-free folks. Available at amazon.com, $20  

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Giada's Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita by Giada De Laurentiis

Giada fans will love the Food Network star’s latest cookbook, which offers readers a peek into life in her native Rome in addition to all the no-fuss, lighter-but-delicious Italian recipes you’d expect. Available at amazon.com, $35  

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