I Love You: Recipes from My Heart

In this intimate debut, former Baywatch star Anderson showcases “flexible” vegan recipes that she jotted on index cards for her sons when they moved out of the family home on Vancouver Island. Dishes are largely simple and familiar: rice bowls with vegetables and sesame-studded tofu, a roasted whole head of cauliflower, and sweet potato “burgers.” More innovative choices include crispy Persian-style rice, and pierogis filled with potatoes, peas, and mint. Gauzy photographs and handwritten inspirational messages fill out the 80 recipes. The text, rife with ellipses, is not terribly informative: Anderson writes that she is “drawn to ritual and traditions” in the introduction to an afternoon tea chapter that includes cucumber sandwiches and green juice. There are sweet indulgences, too: spelt cinnamon rolls sport a maple glaze, and a chapter on desserts includes an olive oil cake with coconut oil–chocolate ganache. Bread merits its own chapter (“I like to think of bread and its history, made over centuries by many... like giving birth”), including instructions for sourdough starter. Also covered are homemade beauty treatments and pet treats, including berry balls with CBD to quell canine anxiety. Though Anderson strikes a down-to-earth pose, her celebrity is the major attraction. With the feel of a family photo album, this is a gift for Anderson’s fans. (Oct.)