Come Hungry: Veggie-Packed Recipes for Fresh, Flavorful Meals from the Viral Green Goddess Salad Creator

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From Melissa Ben-Ishay—the co-founder of Baked by Melissa and creator of the viral Green Goddess Salad—comes an irresistible, veggie-packed cookbook with over 100 flavorful, nourishing recipes to inspire you to eat delicious meals that make you feel great.

When Melissa Ben-Ishay, the co-founder and CEO of bite-size cupcake empire Baked by Melissa, posted her vegan Green Goddess Salad on TikTok, it became a viral sensation. The recipe exploded online, gaining over 25 million views, landing Melissa on the TODAY Show, and inspiring fans like Cardi B and Lizzo to make their own version of the salad.

After the success of the Green Goddess Salad, Melissa continued to share her finely chopped, vegetable-focused recipes and inspired millions of fans to eat more greens with her flavorful, fresh creations. The meals all highlight Melissa’s food philosophy: if you get your nourishment from mealtime, you can absolutely indulge in dessert every day, just like she does.

In Come Hungry, Melissa shares her favorite everyday recipes and tips for creating nourishing, delicious meals the whole family will love. With flavorful ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, Melissa encourages home cooks of all levels to cook outside of their comfort zones and reveals her go-to techniques for creating the perfect bite. Packed with colorful, craveable recipes, Come Hungry offers a wide range of simple dishes for any diet, including:

Mediterranean Grain SaladCoffee Shop Sesame Chicken SaladCrunchy Ramen Slaw with Grilled RibeyeGreen Veggie PizzaDouble Chocolate Zucchini Cake

From her grandmother’s kitchen in the Catskills to her in-laws’ home on the Mediterranean, Melissa features recipes inspired by meals that have shaped her as a cook and promote a veggie-packed way of eating, from mouthwatering toasts topped with leftovers to filling a pita with flavorful small plates. Ultimately, each and every recipe encourages creativity in the kitchen and invites the reader—as Melissa’s family says to guests on their way for dinner—to come hungry.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Cookbooks
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 16, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063299275
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063299276
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 1.07 x 9.12 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #8,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Salad Cooking (Books) #4 in Vegetarian Diets (Books) #4 in Baby Food Cooking
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Customers absolutely love this cookbook, praising its great recipes that start with salad dressing recipes for meal prep. Moreover, the book features beautiful pictures that match the recipes, and customers find it easy to follow and tremendously exciting to use. Additionally, they appreciate its focus on fresh, satisfying meals and healthy balance of nutrient-dense foods.