NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The creator of Shred Happens shares 100+ low-carb high-protein
recipes―all flavored with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flair―that he developed to lose 100
pounds. “The beautifully vibrant photographs in this book tell you one thing: This is some
seriously body-loving food.”—Kat Ashmore New York Times bestselling author of Big Bites
Arash Hashemi is a regular food-loving guy who lost 100 pounds by changing the way he eats. He
taught himself how to cook to get maximum flavor in minimum time while meeting his macros. His
secret? Drawing inspiration from his Persian roots Mediterranean favorites and other world
cuisines to create crave-worthy spice combinations and sauces for his filling meals. When he
started sharing his healthy easy recipes on social media they took off as did his viral
low-carb high-protein Kaizen Pasta. Now in his debut cookbook he shares his formula for
success: mouthwatering meals built on protein veggies and satisfying lower-carb alternatives
dressed up with amazing flavors and sauces. You’ll find: • Shareable Plates: Invite your
friends to split Warm Roasted Eggplant with Tahini and Walnuts. • Spreads & Dips: Make dips a
lifestyle with Grilled Eggplant Dip ( Baba Ghanoush ) and Garlic Feta Dip. • Salads: Hearty
faves like Spicy Tuna Salad and Mediterranean Chicken Salad won’t leave you hungry. • Mains:
You’ll crave the main event with Lamb Koftas with Cucumber Dill Yogurt Sauce Ricotta-Stuffed
Eggplant Rolls and Spicy Walnut Jumbo Scallops. • Pasta & Rice: Pasta Carbonara and “Marry
Me” Chicken Pasta will soothe your soul. • Power Bowls: Arash’s viral Salmon Power Bowl and
Korean Beef Bowl will crush your macros and your hunger. • Sauces & Salsas: Chili Lime
Everything Sauce Zhoug Chermoula and Spicy Yum Yum Sauce are absolute game-changers that
elevate the most basic plate of protein and veggies into a whole new dimension. • Desserts:
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the carbs with Lemon Ricotta Crepes and Baklava Pancakes.
With a philosophy geared toward approachable meals that anyone can make in 30 minutes or less
and stunning photography these recipes deliver soul-satisfying goodness that sets you up for
success.
