Pure food - Veronica Bosgraaf

Bring more whole, real ingredients into your kitchen and replace processed foods with the 120 plant-based recipes in Pure Food.

A busy mother of three who was frustrated with trying to find healthy, organic snacks for her kids, Veronica Bosgraaf decided to make one herself, the Pure Bar. Now nationally available and widely beloved, the bar kick started a nutrition overhaul in Veronica's home. Clean foods and a new, simple way of cooking and eating replaced anything overly processed and loaded with sugar.
Organized by month to take advantage of seasonal produce, Pure Food shares Veronica's easy vegetarian recipes, many of which are vegan and gluten-free, too.



January: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Winter Garlic and Vegetable Stew, Chocolate Rice Pudding
April: Asparagus with Turmeric-Spiced Almonds, Egg Noodles with Wild Mushrooms and Spring Greens, Roasted Cauliflower with Quinoa and Cashews
July: Watermelon Mint Salad, Grilled Garlic and Summer Squash Skewers with Chimichurri, The Perfect Veggie Burger
November: Caramelized Pear Muffins, Parsnip and Thyme Cream Soup, Wild Rice and Pecan Stuffing


With 18 color photographs and tips for "cleaning" your kitchen and lifestyle-from drying your own herbs to getting rid of chemical cleaners-Pure Food shows the simple steps you can take to make your cooking and living more healthful.

VERONICA BOSGRAAF is the founder of Pure, a line of organic, all-natural fruit and nut bars and fruit snacks. Passionate about making it easier to eat real foods, Veronica is dedicated to sharing her journey, questioning food culture, and providing ideas and choices that help families live a healthier lifestyle. She lives in Michigan with her husband and three children. Learn more at ThePureBar.com.

"Pure Foodoverwhelmingly reflects Veronica Bosgraaf's talent for taking clean, seasonal ingredients and transforming them into deceptively simple, delicious recipes. This inspiring cookbook makes a healthier lifestyle totally doable . . . and utterly craveable!"
-Julie Morris, bestselling author and superfood chef

"Pure Food is exactly what we need-simple and fabulous recipes that aim to educate, nourish, and tantalize our palates. It proves cooking and eating healthy [AY: should this be "healthfully"?] can be exciting, delicious, and accessible. Cheers to that!"
-Kathryn Budig, celebrity yoga instructor, food blogger, and author of Aim True

"Pure Food is pure proof that delicious healthy food can be quick and easy. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, Veronica's recipes are simple yet bursting with flavor. And the best part is, you can make them in very little time. This book is a gift to busy people who want to eat clean and have fun at the same time!"
-Tess Masters, author of The Blender Girl

"I've always been able to count on my Pure Bars as healthy, on-the-go fuel. Now, founder Veronica Bosgraaf has taken the bar concept-using organic, natural, healthy ingredients to make nutritious foods-and applied it for the home kitchen in Pure Food. This book has seasonal, simple, and Pure recipes that have me looking forward to every meal!"
-Gretchen Bleiler, Pro Snowboarder, Olympic Silver medalist, 4-time X-Games Gold medalist, ALEX bottle co-founder, and certified meditation instructor

"There are so many bars on the market, but Veronica Bosgraaf's Pure Bars are my favorite by far since they really are so clean and equally delicious. It's about time she shared her other recipes with the world!This book is different than others out there because it's really accessible, easy to follow, and is full of truly delicious, healthful recipes that the whole family will love. Now, with Pure Food, there's no excuse not to make wholesome, plant-based food and continue on your wellness journey!"
-Dr. Zelana Montminy, TV host and nutrition expert

"Pure Food is the perfect go-to guide for yummy vegetarian recipe ideas. It is authentic, just like Veronica. As a busy working mother myself, I am always trying to strike a balance. No matter how chaotic life becomes, I always make time during the week to cook healthy meals for my family. Pure Food will now make cooking a little bit easier."
-Shel Pink, founder of SpaRitual & SlowBeauty.com

"Along with all the delicious but fantastically simple recipes in Pure Food, I especially love all the tips and formulas for natural pest control, laundry soap, household cleaners, and green lawn care!"
-Akasha Richmond, chef and owner of Akasha Restaurant

"Pure Bars were the first non-GMO, organic, vegan snack bars that I got my hands on, and I love them. It's great to see Pure Bar founder Veronica Bosgraaf share more of her passion for healthy food in her cookbook, Pure Food. Her recipes are based on the same principles and values of the bars, so you know they're good for you. The way she eats is how I eat too, and I enjoy the creativity of the delicious dishes she created."
-Chanelle Sladics, professional snowboarder, X Games medalist, and cofounder of Simply Straws