The Everything, Low-Fat, High-Flavor Cookbook: From Appetizers to Desserts, over 300 Deliciously Easy Recipes That You Won't Believe Are Low-Fat (The Everything Series)

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Low-fat cooking is no longer a fad: it has become a way of life for millions of us who are either battling the bulge or just trying to eat healthy. But low-fat doesn't have to mean "no taste, no texture" anymore. The fat reducing tricks and techniques used in this book have been so perfected, you won't even miss the artery-clogging ingredients you craved in your favorite entrees, salads, and even desserts!

The Everything Low-Fat, High-Flavor Cookbook features over 300 delicious recipes suitable for every category of entertaining. Whether you are planning a party or cooking light for the family, this cookbook has low-fat recipes that will fit into any menu. Written in clear, concise language, these tasty meals are easy to prepare and can be created with ingredients found in any kitchen. Most important, these are easy-to-follow, low-fat recipes you won't believe are good for you.

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Low Fat Cookbook - Di - Midwest USA
This was a gift for our son who loves to cook. He had it on his Wish List. Looks like a good reference book for low fat cooking.

Not Your Mother's Microwave Cookbook: Fresh, Delicious, and Wholesome Main Dishes, Snacks, Sides, Desserts, and More (Not Your Mothers)

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Ninety-five percent of American households have a microwave, but how many people know that, besides zapping coffee and making popcorn, this favorite kitchen appliance is capable of creating an incredible range of healthful, fast, cost-effective menus? Beth Hensperger's Not Your Mother's Microwave Cookbook, the latest entry in our best-selling Not Your Mother's_ series, teaches you how to take your favorite kitchen appliance to the next level. You'll be microwaving appetizers and snacks, meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, grains, and desserts in no time!

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Good starter book, but not likely to convert tradional chefs - Suzi Hough - San Jose, CA United States
I liked that this book introduced me to new ideas about the microwave. I honestly never thought about using it to cook fish or make rice; as far as I was concerned microwaves re-heat and that's about it. I am glad that the book at least opened my horizons, so if I'm stuck in a situation where all I have is a microwave, I can whip up something more interesting than prepackaged frozen dinners.

The book has a lot of information about microwaves in general, including their history and things to watch for when deciding what size will be best for your needs.

From the recipes I tried, I am not convinced that microwave cooking is any better - or even on the same level - as the more traditional methods of cooking. Often, the recipes didn't seem to save much time, and they were rather bland...but that's good, in a way. It keeps your options open for customizing flavor to your individual tastes. I was a little disappointed that there weren't photos for the many recipes, but a lot of them are so basic you don't really need to see how the food looks.

I think this is a great book for new chefs or students who don't have access to great kitchen facilities, but experienced cooks who enjoy traditional food preparation will not be impressed.

Perfect Light Desserts: Fabulous Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and More Made with Real Butter, Sugar, Flour, and Eggs, All Under 300 Calories Per Generous Serving

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Everybody loves dessert, but nobody loves the calories. Perfect Light Desserts offers recipes for desserts rich enough to satisfy any sweet tooth -- but with sensible calorie counts.

Master baker Nick Malgieri and healthful food expert David Joachim have joined forces to create 125 exceptional desserts without the usual quantities of fats and sugars. The focus is on flavor and texture achieved through balanced ingredient combinations and superior baking techniques. Not a single recipe has more than 300 calories per serving.

The results are nothing short of spectacular, with desserts that range from devil's food cake (complete with fluffy icing) to a lemon custard highlighted with a colorful raspberry sauce. Old-fashioned American favorites such as hermits mingle with sophisticated treats like rum raisin semifreddo and white chocolate raspberry tartlets. Best of all, while these desserts are low-calorie, they are high in flavor. Moist coconut poppy seed coffee cake, juicy blueberry pie, and fudgy brownies don't taste like “diet desserts”; they simply taste great.

All of the recipes here achieve great flavor without resorting to artificial sweeteners or synthetic substitutes. The recipes use moderate amounts of real butter, sugar, flour, and eggs in perfect proportions. Every recipe includes a complete nutritional analysis as well as serving and storage notes. Everybody loves dessert, and now no one has to go without it.

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Great book - Sarah -
I think this is a great book. It's perfect for those who enjoy desserts but don't want to over indulge. Nobody can tell that they are lighter recipes, which is great. My only complaint is that the book I received is missing a page, which means I can't make one of the recipes...It makes me not want to order from Amazon again.

The Ultimate Smoothie Book: 130 Delicious Recipes for Blender Drinks, Frozen Desserts, Shakes, and More!

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DESCRIPTION: When the original Ultimate Smoothie Book was first published, smoothies were sweeping the country and becoming the hottest item on the menu everywhere from Baskin-Robbins to Jamba Juice. And why not? They're creamy, fruity, delicious, quick and easy to make, and most important--they're good for you! Now, THE ULTIMATE SMOOTHIE BOOK has been updated by nutritionist Cherie Calbom, aka "The Juice Lady", to include lots of delicious new smoothie recipes, as well as vital new information on: Carbohydrate reduction, with special low-carb smoothie recipes. The recently discovered health risks of soy--and suggested substitutions wherever soy is called for. Coconut oil, the latest diet and health phenomenon.

• ISBN13: 9780446695794
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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