Hashemi, Arash: Shred Happens: So Easy, So Good

The creator of ShredHappens shares 100+ low-carb, high-protein recipes that he used to lose 100 lbs, all flavored with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flair. 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 tells his story and 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 Ganoush ) 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 Pastas & Rices: 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: Chile Lime Everything Sauce, Zhough, 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.