Athletes Palate Cookbook

Fuel Your Workouts with 125 Recipes from All-star Chef-Athletes!

Training hard doesnt have to mean fueling workouts with flavorless foods better suited to members of the animal kingdom. Just ask the all-star roster of chefs who contribute to Runners World magazines popular monthly column, the Athletes Palate. For five years, the likes of Bobby Flay, Jacques Torres, Charlie Trotter, Mark Bittman, Dan Barber, Cat Cora and many more have contributed the recipes they use to fuel their runs to the column.

 Now, in The Athletes Palate Cookbook - by Yishane Lee and the editors of Runner's World - these dishes along with more than 60 all-new recipes for breakfasts, entrees, soups, salads, sides, desserts, and beverages are presented along side profiles of the chef-athletes who created them. The first of its kind, this gorgeously photographed cookbook includes recipes for:

· Walnut and Banana Bran Pancakes from Cat Cora

· Marathon Fettuccine with Shrimp in Charred Tomato Sauce from Bobby Flay

· Chicken with Quinoa Tabbouleh from Charlie Trotter

· And many more sumptuous meals!

With healthy and delicious recipes for all phases of training along with labels for quick-and-easy meals, The Athletes Palate Cookbook is perfect for any runner, cyclist, swimmer, or triathlete who wants to train hard while eating well.

Training hard doesn't have to mean fueling workouts with power bars and protein shakes. Runner's World magazine's popular monthly column the Athlete's Palate features the dishes of all-star chefs such as Mark Bittman, Jacques Torres, Patricia Wells, and Dan Barber.

Now, in The Athlete's Palate Cookbook, get these dishes, along with more than 50 all-new recipes for small plates, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The first of its kind, this gorgeously photographed cookbook includes recipes for Chicken with Quinoa Tahbouleh from Charlie Trotter, Braised Short Ribs of Beef from Dan Barber, and Shrimp Noodle Salad from Richard Sandoval.

With suggested recipes for all phases of training, this cookbook is perfect for any runner, cyclist, swimmer, or triathlete who wants to eat well while training hard.

"Runner's World" magazine's popular monthly column The Athlete's Palate features the best dishes for athletes. "The Athlete's Palate Cookbook" gathers more than 50 new recipes for appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

YISHANE LEE is a columnist for Runners World and writes for The New York Times.

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