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Nourishing seasonal recipes that celebrate the healing power of plants
Cooking is magic: the transformation of simple ingredients into culinary spells with the power to nourish our bodies, nurture our souls, and gather us around the table. In Plant-Based Magic, clinical herbalist and chef Lisanna Wallance shows how to create your own everyday magic by harnessing the natural healing properties of plants in recipes that are as delicious as they are potent.
Each of the 120 seasonal, nutrient-packed recipes is designed to support the body’s natural processes—from a citrus and sugar snap pea salad that promotes glowing skin to cognition-supporting roasted eggplant to bone-strengthening seared mushrooms and beets. And because they’re grounded in the principles of herbalism, there’s real science to support all of these magical effects. The vitamins C and B3 in the citrus salad are crucial for evening skin tone and repairing damage; antioxidants found in eggplants protect nerve cells; and the calcium and vitamin D in mushrooms and beets work together to build strong bones.
Every recipe is vegan and gluten-free, with helpful icons noting those that are low-histamine, nut-free, low-FODMAP, and free of added sugar.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Seasonal mains: Adaptogenic Stuffed Zucchini for Stress; Maple-Roasted Roots for Immunity; Crispy Kohlrabi Steaks for Detox
- Simple sides: Squash and Asparagus Sauté for Energy; Parsnip, Leek, and Orange Soup for Serenity; Honeydew-Basil Salad for Hydration
- Healthy desserts: Strawberry-Lemon Squares for Euphoria; Ginger-Litchi Slushy for Digestion; Rosemary-Clementine Cake for Cognition
- Potent potions: TranquiliTea for Deep Sleep; Balancing Chia Lemonade for Satiety; Flower Vinaigrette for Radiant Skin
Plant-Based Magic gives every meal a touch of enchantment.
Praise for The Natural Witch’s Cookbook
“Lisanna Wallance calls herself a ‘culinary witch,’ but forget any preconceptions you might have about her form of magic. Wallance is very much grounded in reality and science. The magic lies in the food combinations, and Wallance has clearly done her research.”—Martha’s Vineyard Times
“As a modern witch, Lisanna Wallance is the archetype of the healer. . . . In deep connection with nature, she is versed in naturopathy, phytotherapy, and is gifted with a profound intuition. In her modern spell book, Lisanna reveals everything we need to know to live every day as a witch.”—Madame Figaro
“A far cry from old fashioned recipes taken from dusty spell books, [Lisanna’s] recipes and elixirs are modern and perfectly balanced. [They have] everything you need to take care of your health, body, and spirit with joy and pleasure.”—Elle France
