The Sweet Potato Lover's Cookbook: More than 100 ways to enjoy one of the world's healthiest foods Review

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(More customer reviews)These days, I think published cook books need better formatting and illustration in order to compete against the resources that are already available through an internet search. This nice little book on sweet potatoes would have benefited greatly from some color photographs - especially since it is basically a revised and updated edition of The Sweet Potato Cookbook. As it stands, the only color photos are on the front and back cover. If I were considering this book as a gift for someone - say for my diabetic father or anyone moving away from white potatoes for health reasons - I would be unhappy with this purchase. While it is full of recipes, it lacks visual appeal. There are a few drawn illustrations but they do little to educate or inspire, in my opinion.
The recipes range from super simple mashed sweet potatoes to exotic desserts like Lime Sweet Potato Chiffon Pie (boy, I sure would have loved to see what that looks like). There are small fact and history sections in the front that I found interesting. Such as putting cut sweet potatoes in salt water to keep them from browning. Recipes are divided up into the traditional categories: appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, breads, breakfasts, main dishes, side dishes, friendship recipes (recipes shared by friends)and some international selections in the Around the World chapter. There's a wide variety here to choose from and since I bought this for my own use, I am not unhappy with my purchase. It will benefit anyone who would like to learn more about cooking this super food - to include the traditional methods.
It should be noted that this is not a vegan, vegetarian or even a diabetic cook book. While some of the recipes certainly fall into those categories, others include items like milk, eggs, meat, bacon drippings, etc... Beyond including the sweet potato as an ingredient, the recipes have little else in common - no "theme" to offer those who have specific dietary requirements. The subtitle of the book is: "More than 100 ways to Enjoy One of the World's Healthiest Foods" - unfortunately, many of the recipes include decidedly unhealthy ingredients. While perhaps better for you than alternatives, Sweet Potato Doughnuts, for example, are still just deep fried dough. There's a little bit of everything in this collection.
A 3 star review doesn't mean this is a bad cook book. Amazon defines a 3 star review as "OK".

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Endless Mealtime Possibilities and Spectacular Flavors!

As every sweet potato lover knows, it's more than just a holiday side dish-it's one of the world's healthiest and most flavorful foods! In this unique collection bursting with over one hundred recipes, you'll find easy-to-make dishes that highlight the natural and delicious flavors of this versatile vegetable.

Enjoy sweet potatoes year-round with recipes for appetizers, soups, main courses, side dishes, and even breakfasts and desserts!

Tempt your taste buds with:

Orange Butter Sweet Potato Waffles
Andouille Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup
Sweet Potato Dumplings
Spiced Sweet Potato Chips
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Easy Caramel Sweet Potato Pie
And more!



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Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons Review

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(More customer reviews)For me, the one thing that matters about a cookbook is: is it *inspired* or not? The ones that are not may have one to a few usable recipes, almost by accident, but the majority are either based on stale ideas, or they are too heavy, due to their use of meat, fat, sugar, or other such ingredients.
This book far surpassed my expectations. The recipes are original, hearty, satisfying - and low-fat. One of these soups with some bread and cheese makes for a simple and delicious weekday meal.
Most of the soups we've tried from this book have come out very well. We got off to a good start with Garlicky Cream of Celery Soup (p. 39). Examples of other successes: Cream of White Vegetables (p. 15; this worked fine with Chinese white radish/daikon; turnip is unavailable in Taiwan) - very smooth, soothing and flavorful; Gingered Pumpkin-Apple Soup (p. 25) - I'm not sure I'll put the apple in next time, but we all enjoyed the complex flavors of this one; Cream of Broccoli Soup with Whole Wheat Pasta (p. 96) also wasn't bad, even with plain macaroni shells. The Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew (p. 26), with pumpkin, chickpeas and couscous, was very unusual and quite tasty. I was less impressed with the Tomato-Rice Soup with Snow Peas (p. 93) - this ended up something like Campbell's tomato rice, but then but I did make some substitutions, like white rice for brown. And I probably should have let the Curried Cauliflower-Cheese Soup (p. 84) thicken more before serving. You can skip the Sauerkraut Soup (p. 36) - this was edible, but didn't much appeal to any of us; too heavy on the sweet and sour, and not very satisfying. Still, I'm very gung ho about continuing to try out the other recipes. Well over half the recipes look doable to me in our environment, and that's a remarkably high ratio. I have found no other soup cookbook that can compare with this one. The recipes that work - and that has been most of them so far - are excellent, and just our style.
The book not only gives individual recipes but in fact teaches a *method* for making good vegetarian soups, i.e. pureeing cooked vegetables for a thick and hearty but not too rich base. Organizing the recipes by the seasons makes it easier to find a soup suited to the weather.
P. 27 has a recipe for 'Squash and Corn Chower', but that's the only typo I've spotted. The pencil drawings and quotes are quite charming. I haven't yet tried the bread and other 'accompaniments' recipes in the back, but they look intriguing.
In short: if you like soup but not meat, and are looking for ideas for simple but very good meals on the light side, this book is an outstanding choice.

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Lowfat Cooking for Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very good source of information on low fat cooking. My family responded pleasently to many of the recipies although some were a little bland. The important thing is that this book teaches you how to make your own low fat dishes by substituting the stuff with high fat content in your favorite recipies with low fat ingredients. I especially liked the section devoted to learning and using herbs-- an important mainstay in any lowfat diet.

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If a skimpy salad doused with a tasteless dressing is your idea of lowfat dining, hold on to your calorie counter. Lowfat cooking has come a long way. In fact, many of your high-calorie food favorites have an enticing, healthier equivalent in a lowfat version. Think chili. Potato pancakes. Or even cheesecake. It's true. If done right, bite for bite, lowfat cooking can be as generous in flavor as its high-fat counterpart. And once you (and your body) have begun to sample the benefits of a lowfat menu, chances are you'll turn lowfat cooking into a permanent lifestyle change.
With the help of Lynn Fischer, celebrated host of two TV cooking shows, Lowfat Cooking For Dummies helps you prepare meals worthy of a high-class health spa. In practically no time, you'll see how simple and fun it is to slenderize your kitchen pantry and get your cooking regimen in gear. From finding hidden fats to reading labels, the book gives you the skinny on:
Cholesterol, saturated fats, trans fatty acids—what they are and where they come from
What "lowfat," "fat-free," and "reduced fat" really mean
Tips on stocking a lowfat pantry—including what canned and packaged foods to keep (including pretzels, popcorn, chips, and cookies!)
What oils, condiments, and flavorings to use—including a table of oils indicating saturated fat content and a comprehensive list of herbs and their uses
Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs—tips on finding sources of lowfat red meat, what lean really means, and telling "good" eggs from "bad"

Plus Lowfat Cooking For Dummies brings you quickly up to speed on the joys of lowfat cooking—making your transition into a lowfat menu as delicious as it is painless. You'll reexperience old favorites like French Toast or a BLT or Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and discover how cutting calories in no way impairs taste. And you'll get a fresh reinvigorating take on traditionally healthy salads, as well as a host of entrees:
One-pot Soups and Casseroles—including Chicken Soup with Vegetables, Lentil Soup, Chili, and Pork and Garbanzo Bean Stew
Fish and shellfish—including Cod with Ginger-Orange Sauce, Herbed Mahi Mahi, and Shrimp and Crab Gumbo
Meat and poultry—including Meat Loaf, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Roast Chicken
Sandwiches—including Chicken Salad, Deviled Ham, Egg Salad, Feta Cheese Hamburgers, and Grilled Cheese

The book is chockfull of hints on how to turn usually high-fat fare like Hollandaise Sauce and White Sauce into something light and tasty. Desserts such as Strawberry Cheesecake and Peach and Blackberry Tart can, at last, be enjoyed as a guilt-free pleasure. Brimming with suggestions for healthy, lowfat eating on every page.

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Enlightened Cakes: More Than 100 Decadently Light Layer Cakes, Bundt Cakes, Cupcakes, Cheesecakes, and More, All with Less Fat and Fewer Calories Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a wonderful addition to any dessert lover's library, as well as for anyone looking to bake beautiful and delicious cakes that have all the flavor but not 1000 calories per slice. The pictures, though small, are gorgeous, and made me want to jump right in. There is so much variety in this book, the recipes are very detailed and easy to follow, and most importantly, the four recipes I have tried since the arrival of my book came out absolutely perfectly (the plum crumble cake is going to be a new standard in our house; we have a plum tree and everyone who tried this cake was blown away. Two good friends, avid bakers themselves, were incredulous when I told them it was a "lighter" cake).
I was skeptical about the lighter cheesecakes (as a native New Yorker, I have high standards for my beloved cheesecake), so I tried both the sour cream cheesecake and the wildflower honey cheesecake. Both were gorgeous, perfect, and everything a cheesecake should be. I'm convinced.
I have watched Ms. Saulsbury win multiple major cookoffs on the Food Network over the years, and already thought she was a genius; this beautiful book is but further proof of her talent. A highly recommended book--Brava!


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Perfect cakes, lighter in fat and calories, yet full of flavor? You're not dreaming; you've discovered Enlightened Cakes. Award-winning baker Camilla Saulsbury has crafted more than 100 unbeatable cakes that range from the old-fashioned to the sophisticated to the innovative. For example:*Caramel Apple Bundt Cake*Tangerine Chiffon Cake with Fresh Berries*Plum Crumble Cake*Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake*Warm Pear & Walnut Cake*Wildflower Honey Cheesecake*Brown Sugar Pound Cake*Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache Cake*Citrus-Scented Olive Oil Cake*Tennessee Jam Cake with Brown Sugar Fudge Frosting*Guinness Gingerbread*Dulce de Leche Layer Cake*Mayan Chocolate Cupcakes*Mocha Cupcakes with Epresso Meringue*Fresh Ginger CheesecakeAnd that's but the tip of the fork...All of the recipes are well-tested, include complete nutritional analyses, and follow enlightened eating guidelines, including no more than 10g of fat per serving and whole grain flour in many of the recipes.To cake!

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The American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)All of the recipes I've made (20 so far) are all good. Do you think apple juice, lemon, oil and vinegar would taste good with mixed vegetables? Neither did I until I made it. EVERY single one has been excellent and outstanding. I recommend this cookbook to the novice, the beginner, the expert!

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Maybe you want to control your weight, combat high cholesterol, or fight heart disease. Perhaps your doctor suggested a low fat diet, or perhaps you just know you should eat better. Whatever your reason, this is the cookbook to get you moving in the right direction. The good news is that eating more healthfully isn't boring anymore; it means bringing taste, fun, and variety to what you eat. And The American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, a treasure trove of nearly 200 recipes, is proof. From tempting appetizers like Crab Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce to amazing main courses like Peppery Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce and luscious desserts like Sugar-Dusted Mocha Brownies, the appealing recipes and sound science in this book make healthful eating easy. With the new American Heart Association dietary guidelines and all the latest information on cholesterol, this book is an invaluable reference for the health-conscious consumer. It tells in simple terms how cholesterol affects the body, differentiates between "good" and "bad" cholesterol, and discusses cholesterol-lowering drugs. Eating the American Heart Association way is sensible, healthful, and delicious.

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Sinfully Vegan: More than 160 Decadent Desserts to Satisfy Every Sweet Tooth Review

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(More customer reviews)To begin: I love this book. Love, love, love. I do have one complaint, though. With 140 recipes, it's going to take me forever to try them all! Especially since I just want to keep making my favorites over and over again.
Anyway, I could gush for hours about how great the recipes themselves are. [The Richer Than Fort Knox Cake was a huge hit at my husband's workplace. Everyone was shocked that 1) it wasn't from a bakery, and 2) it was 100% vegan. And I always love showing people that you don't deprive yourself of good things by making vegan choices.] But before I get carried away, I'd like to point how how much I love the organization of the book. Each recipe is divided into simple steps, and recipes are subdivided into sections--like the cake, the frosting, the garnish, etc. Also, Ms. Dieterly includes serving info, prep and baking time, and nutritional information, and also notes whether the recipe freezes well. And for those with wheat allergies, all of the wheat-free recipes are specifically marked as such.
She has recipes for the following dessert categories: cookies and brownies; cakes and quick breads; Boston cream pies; pies and tarts; cheesecakes; puddings; donuts and candy; beverages and smoothies; and frostings, toppings, and crusts. Sadly, there are no vegan ice cream recipes. But I'll be so busy eating brownies and cheesecakes and donuts, I won't have time for ice cream anyway!
The ingredients she uses should be familiar to most vegan cooks, and I don't have any trouble finding them. However, if you're new to vegan baking or live in an area where it's difficult to find, for example, silken tofu, then the author provides an introduction to the vegan ingredients you'll need, as well as a list of mail-order companies from which you can purchase the necessary ingredients. And if you're still searching, a quick Google search can reveal numerous places on-line to purchase vegan foodstuffs.
Finally, I'd just like to comment on the writing style. I really enjoy reading the author's recipe descriptions and other comments. She's clear and informative, but also sounds like a friend who's hanging out in your kitchen while you're baking.
All in all, this is a great cookbook. Buy it and amaze your friends with your delicious--and compassionate--desserts.

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What better way is there to end a meal than with a luscious piece of cheesecake, a rich slice of chocolate cream pie, or some chewy peanut butter cookies--all made with easy-to-find vegan ingredients? In this newly updated and expanded edition of Sinfully Vegan, Lois Dieterly shows you how to do just that, with more than 160 dairy-, egg-, and cholesterol-free recipes.
Sinfully Vegan offers desserts from every shelf of the pastry case: cakes, candies, cookies, brownies, pies, tarts, puddings, and quick breads. Complete with essential baking and preparation tips, creative recipe variations, nutritional breakdowns, and wheat-free alternatives, Sinfully Vegan is the ultimate vegan dessert resource and an essential addition to any kitchen. And since there are no eggs in the batter, plenty of sampling is encouraged!

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American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 3rd Edition: Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this book because we have cholesterol issues in the family, and so far, I've made 3 or 4 recipes involving beef. They've been very dry and not visually appealing (with kids, this is important!:)) I've found most of the entrees have been time consuming to prepare as well, lots of ingredients. Truthfully, the only thing I'm enjoying from the book is the information in the beginning about cholesterol and how it affects your health- lots of great informative points on this but the recipes are just not very tasty. I also own American Heart Association's Meals in Minutes, which is much better.

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The nation's most trusted authority on heart-healthy living presents the third edition of this bestselling cookbook, with updated health information and 50 all-new recipes.Eating well is essential to living well. Choosing nutritious food can be complicated, however, especially in a world of fad diets and conflicting health advice. Now in its latest edition, the American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook helps you sort through the confusion. With more than 200 easy-to-prepare dishes and accompanying nutritional analyses, this useful cookbook is the perfect tool for creating meals that are sensible, healthful, and absolutely delicious. It also explains how cholesterol affects the body, how "good" and "bad" cholesterol differ, and how you can use the latest science and nutritional information to meet your heart-health goals.• Crab Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce • Stuffed Chile Peppers • Lobster Bisque with Leeks and Shallots • Warm Mushroom Salad • Peppery Beef with Blue Cheese Sauce • Spicy Lentil Curry • Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas • Cardamom-Lemon Muffins • Mocha Cheesecake

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Healthy Food For Healthy Kids: An A-Z of Nutritional Know-How for the Well-Fed Family Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book because I don't like to cook but, gee, had to feed the kids. This book offered quick, very simple recipes that included ingredients I would have on hand. I also liked the variety of recipes that give me an opportunity to expose my kids to different foods disguised in more recognizable dishes (not just with pasta or in casseroles). Great for meal ideas, includes a lot of info on feeding suggestions--a good read. I wouldn't recommend for children under 1 year old since this is the pivotal age for many food allergies. 4 stars because this book tries to cover all bases by including info on breastfeeding and baby feeding, pages I would rather have seen spent on more great recipes. Includes monthly meal planner, handy meal quickies, and fat/cal/chol/vitamin/mineral breakdowns for each recipe.

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How to get your kids to eat right and enjoy it!Hear is a guide preparing healthy meals your kids will love to eat.It tells you how to teach your children healthy eating habits and shares hints and recipes tfor happy mealtimes.This practical book, written by a mom who is also a registered dietitian, offers advice on:Breastfeeding when going back to work;Shopping smart and setting up a healthy, kid-friendly kitchen;Developing healthy eating habits now that can prevent heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis later;Managing food safety, food allergies, and vegetarian eating;Dealing with food jags and food battles;Sneakinbg veggies into your kids' meals in a way they'll love.It also provides over 100 kid-tested recipes that include complete nutrition analyses.

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The Vegetarian Gourmet's Easy Low-Fat Favorites Review

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(More customer reviews)I've recently become a vegetarian (within the last 2 months) and I cannot rave about this book enough! I've bought about 6-7 vegetarian cookbooks recently and this one takes the cake. It is definitely worth the investment. . . . and your carnivorous friends will like the recipes as well! Bobbie Hinman includes so many different types of recipes that you'll never get bored. The directions are very thorough and it's even notated on each recipe which type of vegetarian diet it falls under (i.e. V for vegan (no dairy), O for octo, etc.)
If you buy any vegetarian cookbook, let it be this one. It's great for a beginner like myself and the recipes are fantastic. . . . they really help bridge the gap for a new veggie.

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Bobbie Hinman offers more than 300 tantalizing recipes using whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a variety of legumes. Among the mouthwatering dishes are Pizza-Style Pasta, Grilled Portobello Sandwich, Iced Maple Coffee Float, and Fabulous Berry Party Trifle. Like all of Hinman's books, this new volume includes a detailed nutritional breakdown showing calorie, fat, fiber, sodium, and carbohydrate counts. This edition contains 20 percent new material, including special icons to indicate ovo, lacto, ovo-lacto, and vegan recipes. Each chapter also contains suggested menus.

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The Best-Kept Secrets of Healthy Cooking: Your Culinary Resource to Hundreds of Delicious Kitchen-Tested Dishes Review

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(More customer reviews)Most of my dessert recipes are Julia Child-style rich, but I recently got this book from the library to see how well I could make low-fat, whole-wheat baking work (I've been baking since I was 8 and use mostly my own recipes). Yesterday I made my usual white flour, high-fat, high-sugar banana bread for my entire office, which everyone loved. Today I made the whole wheat Brown Sugar Banana Bread from the bread section of this cookbook, without the nuts, and the ENTIRE office is raving about it! Everyone ate both kinds and declared this one just as good, if not better. I also got a number of her other cookbooks and have been VERY impressed with the recipes. Definitely a must-have for any kitchen.

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1,000 Lowfat Recipes (1,000 Recipes Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one terrific cookbook. The recipes work, i.e., they are easy to make, taste great, and don't require wierd ingredients. All the nutrition numbers are there, but you always have to watch portions if you want to keep the weight off. No cookbook is magic, but this one has yet to disappoint. If ever you find yourself sitting there with a couple of chicken breasts or a piece of fish, this book will help you by providing a quick, simple, tasty way to fix them. My husband is not dieting and he's enjoyed every single thing I've made from this book. This book has quality as well as quantity of recipes. I just love it.

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1,000 Recipes series is off to a roaring start. Carol Gelles's 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes won two of the most prestigious awards, the Julia Child/IACP and the James Beard Awards, and has enjoyed brisk sales (15,000 copies sold in 12 months). The second book in the series, 1,000 Low-Fat Recipes, is poised for even greater success.Low-fat eating remains the most popular and medically sound way to lose weight and maintain good health. 1,000 Low-Fat Recipes is the bible of low-fat cookbooks. Here are recipes for every taste and occasion. There are appetizers, soups, salads, and sandwiches. There are main courses (both with meat and without), accompaniments, breads, and desserts. Golson even includes breakfast fare and a condiments and staples section for simple, flavorful cooking. Each recipe is accompanied by nutritional information.In addition to the tempting body recipes, Golson packs her book with crucial information. She offers nutrition guidelines for healthy eating, a glossary of ingredients, the best techniques for low-fat cooking, and helpful hints for efficiency, menu planning, and improvising. 1,000 Low-Fat Recipes combines practical tips with delicious, foolproof recipes in one inspiring, indispensable book.

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Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook Momentum Program Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)I gave it a 3 star review because ii is IDENTICAL to the 2006 edition. I have just sat and compared the indexes for both books and so far have found NO difference. In fact, the cover picture for this edition is the picture from page 241 in the 2006 edition.
However, if you are looking for a good Betty Crocker meets WW type cookbook, then either edition (since they are the same) will fit the bill nicely and be a good addition to any WW'ers kitchens :)

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The Healthy Heart Cookbook: Over 700 Recipes for Every Day and Every Occasion Review

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(More customer reviews)My husband had a heart attack last summer. Upon looking at heart healthy cookbooks at the book store, I quickly picked this one out. The recipes are tasty and healthy. Most of the recipes I've tried have turned out very well.
I got this cookbook on Amazon for a gift to someone else.
Be sure to try the Macaroni and Cheese - it is great!

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The Gluten-Free Gourmet Cooks Fast and Healthy: Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free with Less Fuss and Less Fat Review

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(More customer reviews)I read all the reviews before I bought this book and assumed it was a good book for people allergic to gluten looking for 'healthy' recipes. If you consider brown sugar, confectioner's sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, margarine, Butter Flavored Crisco, canned vegetables, and soda 'healthy' ingredients then by all means this book is for you. But, if you're like me and have health problems then I would suggest not buying this book. You'd be better off buying prepared gluten free flour and adapting recipes you already have.
Many of the meat and vegetable recipes are just wasting space in the book. How hard is it to prepare poached salmon, three bean salad, or cole slaw without gluten?
I am returning the book to Amazon because I cannot use it.

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500 Low-Cholesterol Recipes: Flavorful Heart-Healthy Dishes Your Whole Family Will Love Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a HUGE book. There are recipes for all occasions really. Best part is that they are easy recipes, not too many ingredients and those ingredients are not 'exotic' type ingredients, ones we have in our kitchen all the time mostly. The book covers breakfast lunch dinner really and of course dessert .... I love this book. Thanks Dick Logue.

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A low-cholesterol cookbook that offers practically the full spectrum of flavors for the tastebuds! 500 Low-Cholesterol Recipes proves that cutting cholesterol doesn't mean cutting taste or variety—or spending hours in the kitchen on complicated recipes. Packed with everything from savory stews to sweet treats, you'll find low-cholesterol versions of all the foods you thought you had to give up, like mouthwatering burgers, fluffy omelets, and creamy desserts. You'll also find a wide array of international cuisines, from Cajun and Mexican to Italian and Asian. Make staying on the low-cholesterol course easy—and delicious!—with 500 Low-Cholesterol Recipes.

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Top Secret Recipes Lite Review

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(More customer reviews)I've enjoyed previous editions of "Top Secret Recipes" by Todd Wilbur, and have been impressed yet again by the terrific recipes and food-chat offered in "Top Secret Recipes Lite!"
Food junkies will find their mouths watering as page after page of previously too-fatty recipes unfolds--and you can make them at home with everyday ingredients and not panic that you have gone overboard on your diet!
I plan on sending this book to my Dad who is living with heart disease and loves to whip up heart-healthy goodies in the kitchen. This book will provide lots of new "food for thought!"

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With the new health-consciousness sweeping America, many of us feel we can no longer indulge in the tasty but guilt-inducing foods we grew up with. Todd Wilbur, who made a name for himself by allowing us to clone treats such as Oreos and Outback Steakhouse Blooming Onions in our own kitchens, now gives us back our cherished foods with reduced fat and calories. Not only does Wilbur enable us to produce lite versions of Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls and Twinkies, he shows us how to duplicate our favorite Snackwell and Healthy Choice products. Top Secret Recipes--Lite! includes recipes for 75 new dishes, complete with Wilbur's helpful diagrams, which call for ingredients easily found at the local supermarket. The newest addition to the Top Secret Recipe franchise is sure to make us not only happier, but healthier.

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Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Healthful Cooking: Recipes and Techniques for Wholesome Home Cooking Review

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(More customer reviews)This book has really great recipes. There are some simple recipes as well as those that are more time consuming. You have to enjoy cooking, which I do...and you have to want to be in the kitchen for at least 45 min. in order to prepare the meals. They turn out to be so delicious; it's definitely worth the time and effort especially if you're trying to keep a healthy eating habit. The portions aren't rediculously large and the taste is definitely satisfying! This book is highly recommended by me

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Cook well, eat well, and feel great. Williams-Sonoma shows you the way with Essentials of Healthful Cooking. This teaching volume takes a broad look at cooking healthfully, focusing not on excluding ingredients from a cook's repertory, but using ingredients creatively for maximum freshness, flavor, and nutrition. The book includes over 130 tempting dishes, with an emphasis on classic recipes that are modified for the healthful kitchen. Full-color photography showcases the finished dishes. Authors Mary Abbott Hess, Dana Jacobi, and Marie Simmonsare highly regarded cooking experts with a flair for healthier fare. A nutrient guide and recipe analysis support the emphasis on quality eating.

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