Recipes | My Emerald Kitchen

Book tip August 2017: Bowl food

Serving only soup in bowls has been a thing of the past for a while now. Many restaurants have adapted this traditional view on bowl food and have turned into a synonym for wholesome comfort eating instead. It's not just putting food into a bowl instead of on a plate, no, there's a lot of thought going into each bowl, there has to be a balance of vegetables, fruit, grains, protein and it of course has to be a feast for your eyes as well. "Noodles, rice, pulses and grains are all an excellent base for any bowl, providing a starting point for whichever vegetables, meat or fish you decide to pair it with. With the days of structured meal times becoming rarer, and a rise in the popularity of superfoods and high-protein diets, bowl food can be enjoyed on a daily basis to ensure you’re well nourished, energized and satisfied." Shrimp pad Thai - Recipe by Louise Pickford, Photography by Ian Wallace 'Bowl food' by Ryland, Peters & Small will give you some great tips and tricks on how to build your own Bowl, which consists of three key elements: the base, the protein and the dressing! The recipes [...]