PROTEIN-PACKED VEGETARIAN: An Evening with Grace Elkus at Bold Fork Books

Join us for an evening of conversation celebrating Grace Elkus' debut cookbook: PROTEIN-PACKED VEGETARIAN!

Join us for an evening of conversation all about Grace Elkus' debut cookbook, PROTEIN-PACKED VEGETARIAN: Easy, Nourishing Recipes to Fuel Your Day: A High-Protein Cookbook.

ABOUT THE COOKBOOK
Achieve your daily protein goals without relying on meat through 100 nutritious, energizing, and delicious vegetarian recipes.

Maintaining a high-protein diet doesn't mean you have to eat meat. Recipe developer and content creator Grace Elkus specializes in easy, high-protein vegetarian recipes that transform powerhouse ingredients like beans, eggs, tofu, and cottage cheese into delicious, nutritionally balanced meals you’ll be excited to eat. Whether you’re looking to hit your macros, fuel your workouts, or simply feel more energized throughout the day, Protein-Packed Vegetarian will help you load up on the nutrients you need to feel your best.

You’ll have no shortage of recipes for every meal of the day, with chapters including:

• Breakfast: Peanut Butter and Blueberry Overnight Oats; Freezer Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches; One-Bowl Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• Lunch: Veggie Crunch Hummus Sandwiches; Tabbouleh-Inspired Farro Salad; Lentil Harvest Salad with Kale, Butternut Squash, and Apple
• Snacks: Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites; Not-Your-Average Protein Shakes; How to Build a Protein Bento Box
• Dinner: Spicy Tofu “Sushi” Bowls; Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese; Baked Feta Ratatouille Pasta; Black Bean Smash Burger Tacos
• Desserts: Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups; Mango-Pineapple Soft Serve; Chickpea Blondies

With make-ahead options, easy-to-find ingredients, and macros and fiber included with every recipe, these versatile vegetarian recipes will become your everyday go-to’s.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Grace Elkus is a food writer, recipe developer, and content creator with more than a decade of experience in food media. She is a former editor at Real Simple and The Kitchn, and her work has also been featured on Food Network, Epicurious, and Cooking Light, among others. Grace is a graduate of Elon University’s School of Communications and the Natural Gourmet Institute’s Chef’s Training Program. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband Pat, daughter Daisy, and golden retriever Bodie.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Jaicel Asegurado is a marketing and communications professional with 10+ years of experience in brand strategy, public relations, content creation, social media marketing, partnerships and community engagement. Over the past two years, she has have focused on building and growing communities within the culinary and hospitality industries through impactful events, strategic collaborations and authentic storytelling.