Come Hungry

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From the co-founder of Baked by Melissa and creator of the viral Green Goddess Salad comes a veggie-packed cookbook featuring over 100 nourishing recipes designed to inspire delicious meals that promote well-being. After her vegan salad gained over 25 million views on TikTok, Melissa Ben-Ishay became a sensation, appearing on the TODAY Show and inspiring fans like Cardi B and Lizzo. She continued to share her vegetable-focused recipes, encouraging millions to embrace more greens while still indulging in dessert daily. In this cookbook, Melissa presents her favorite everyday recipes and tips for creating meals the whole family will enjoy. With easy-to-follow instructions and flavorful ingredients, she motivates home cooks to step out of their comfort zones and shares her techniques for crafting the perfect bite. The collection includes a variety of simple dishes suitable for any diet, such as Mediterranean Grain Salad, Coffee Shop Sesame Chicken Salad, Crunchy Ramen Slaw with Grilled Ribeye, Green Veggie Pizza, and Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake. Drawing inspiration from her grandmother’s kitchen in the Catskills to her in-laws’ Mediterranean home, Melissa features recipes that reflect her culinary journey and promote a veggie-centric lifestyle. Each recipe encourages creativity in the kitchen, inviting readers to embrace the joy of cooking and—just as her family says to guests—come hungry.