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Fat-free Baking

Sandra Woodruff

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Taste-Free Baking 1 out of 5 stars.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Unfortunately the recipes I tried from this book did not taste good and turned out rubbery. I do not recommend it.

Good for those starting out in a low fat diet 3 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

The book gives some good ideas of what you can do for low fat for those starting out. Advanced? It is handy to have the hints in hard copy but most of them I can find on the net.

I got it for husband who has a sweet tooth and a bad heart. He didn't like the recipes from it and he has loved other low fat baking goods that either he [the real baker in the family] or I have made. It had a large number of muffin recipes until I felt as if I was reading a muffin cookbook. That would be nice if either of us liked muffins.

The pie recipes sounded interesting but called for a crust made of fat free graham crackers which is not available in our area. The same with fat free buttermilk. You can't find it here and are not easy to make however the book provides no alternative such as a recipe for fat free graham cracker. That would have been really nice.

It has been stuck on the back self simply because the hints are handy to review otherwise I was very disappointed with the source.

Golden Door Cooks Light and Easy, The

Michel Stroot

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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"Sound nutrition is the cornerstone of any healthy lifestyle," writes Michel Stroot, and he should know. As the executive chef at southern California's famed Golden Door Spa, he has perfected the art of conscious cooking and nourishment and now shares over 150 of his unique and delicious recipes in Golden Door Cooks Light and Easy. The Golden Door Spa is one of America's most exclusive holistic wellness retreats, and the celebration of food-from garden to table-is a cornerstone of the spa's "simplicity is luxury" ideology. < BR> Stroot's recipes are not only nutritionally balanced, but also imaginative, aromatic, and always delicious. In keeping with the Golden Door Spa philosophy, he aims to "provide the hurried person a cuisine of simple and enticing meals that will renew physical and mental energy," with recipes that use only fresh, healthy ingredients, allowing creativity and spirit to enhance every meal. < BR> With guidelines for creating well-balanced meal plans, advice on how to cut time in the kitchen, and ways to reduce fat while enhancing flavor, Golden Door Cooks Light and Easy surpasses so many other cookbooks that amount to nothing more than a list of exotic ingredients from a fancy kitchen. From breakfast to beverages, appetizers to sauces, salads to seafood and easy desserts, Chef Stroot shares his favorite menus as he reflects on the Golden Door belief that "it is necessary to maintain a balance between what goes into our bodies and what we can expect to get out in terms of energy, enthusiasm, and enjoyment."< BR> Classically trained, Chef Michel Stroot honed his skills as the executive chef at the Golden Door Spa for more than two decades. His food has been praised by the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Gourmet, and Vogue. Stroot has been called "a kitchen genius" and his creations "tantalizing and singularly inspiring." Originally from Belgium, he lives in San Marcos, California.< BR> (20030813)

Eat Papayas Naked: The Ph Balanced Diet for Super Health And Glowing Beauty

Susan M Lark

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Innovative and delicious 5 out of 5 stars.
31 of 34 people found this review helpful.

This book is chock full of reliably delicious recipes which are composed of ingredients that so many of us are trying to incorporate into our diets. The dishes induce a feeling of satiety and health as they please your palate. Recipes are not difficult at all, nor filled with esoteric ingredients. This is a terrific cookbook.

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Most women don’t realize the importance of pH balance, nor are they aware that their pH balance may be out of whack. Acclaimed physician Susan Lark sheds light on this vastly under-discussed health factor. Includes an informative overview of acidic and alkaline foods, explaining how your body reacts to various foods and how to achieve balance through your diet. Discover the effects of pH balance on skin, hair, weight loss and detoxification. You’ll be amazed by the results! Achieve amazing weight loss results by kick-starting your metabolism. Over 60 delicious, pH balanced recipes designed to counteract excessive acid and help you achieve radiance and increased energy. A natural treatment for arthritis, osteoporosis, and innumerable other diseases that affect women.

Top Secret Recipes Lite!

Todd Wilbur

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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We all know that fast food is packed with calories, fats, sugars, and everything else that we love to eat, but are told will eventually kill us, poison us, or deform us. So, it comes with some relief to know that not only can these evil foods be transformed into something healthier, they can also be concocted in the sanctuary of our own kitchens! Todd Wilbur makes his living from cloning brand-name foods, and replicating low-fat versions is perhaps his biggest challenge yet. Top Secret Recipes Lite features straightforward clones of already light dishes such as T.G.I. Friday's Fat Free Cheesecake and Hostess Lights Low-Fat Twinkies. Wilbur also ingeniously converts dishes that ooze with calories into something a tad healthier. Here are Burger King Whoppers and Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls with almost 80 percent less fat and all the taste. Simple step-by-step cooking instructions and very basic annotations make cooking from Top Secret Recipes Lite a breeze. So now you can pig out without the guilt! --Naomi Gesinger

Everyday Light Meals

Taste of Home Editors

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

excellent way to find delicous recipes with less calories 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

While trying to lose weight I am trying to find new favorite dishes. This book has awesome recipes of taste good food!

Excellent cookbook, but as always, some hits and misses... 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Excellent pictures of recipes which help me decide what looks appetizing at least, rather than going through the science on a recipe to guess how it's supposed to turn out.

The upside: everything was pictured, *easy* to prepare, and the ingredients have yet to send us on a hunt for something we couldn't find in your average American grocery store.

The downsides: Some of the recipes are very 'American', meaning they appeal to the folks that think ketchup is 'spicy'. I've had to "Bam" a few of these recipes to my liking. The other thing is that there's a lot of interpretation to what "1/2 cup of salsa" could do for a meal. IE: 1/2 cup of pace vs. 1/2 cup of homemade can completely make the meal different. It's no big thing, it just requires some vigilance to make sure it tastes as well as it looks in the picture.

The coffee pot-roast was awesome, but I do NOT suggest making a gravy out of the juices. Rather, it's a perfect match for barbecue sauce. The quesadillas are a 4-star favorite in the house, as well as the macaroni and cheese.

Everything Low-Cholesterol Cookbook: Keep you heart healthy with 300 delicious low-fat, low-carb recipes (Everything: Cooking)

Linda Larsen

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Who knew low-cholesterol could taste this good?? 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

OMG, now they're telling us that high cholesterol can lead to Alzheimer's Disease. Time to put away the bad fats and get out Linda's latest cookbook. You may save not only your waistline, but also your brain!! Good grief!

Linda starts out the book with a lot of useful information about your health in general. She explains the whole LDL versus HDL cholesterol issues in a very easy-to-understand manner. I also learned about things like homocysteine and triglycerides. Now I can pepper my doctor with some new questions at my next checkup. :)

The good news is that low-cholesterol does not have to mean lower taste. In fact, a lot of the "best foods" that she mentions in the first chapter are delicious (honey, nuts, apples, oatmeal).

Some of my favorite recipes from this cookbook are:

Blueberry-Banana Smoothie (p. 37) -- I bought a small smoothie blender at a local discount store. Now my kids ask for them just about every day! The vanilla yogurt acts as the sweetener in this recipe, so no sugar is needed. I like to buy the huge bags of frozen berries at Costco so I have plenty on hand for these. Really great for the hot weather coming up.

Raisin-Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread (p. 67) -- My kids just love this in the morning.

Pistachio-Crusted Red Snapper (p. 137) -- I use whatever nuts I have onhand for this, and they've all worked out. It's hard to keep the pistachios on hand once my husband finds them! The lemon and orange zest add a very fresh taste.

Spinach-Ricotta Omelet (p. 223) -- We love omelets. The ricotta-Parm mixture is a great addition. I "cheat" and buy the egg whites in the carton so that I don't have to separate the eggs myself.

Arugula Salad with Marinated Mushrooms (p. 228) -- Delicious. If you haven't tried arugula, do it! It's peppery and adds a kick. Thanks to Linda, I will no longer wash mushrooms before using! You learn something new every day!

Hawaiian Pizza (p. 278) -- My freshman roommate in college ordered a Canadian Bacon and pineapple pizza. I thought she was nuts. It became my favorite pizza! This one calls for Linda's whole-grain pizza crust to lessen the guilt. And I can't tell low-fat mozzarella from regular in this recipe.

Apple-Date Turnovers (p. 299) -- I love how the filo/phyllo dough lowers the fat of a regular turnover normally made with puff pastry, but still tastes great. I'm not a big fan of dates so I used currants. Wonderful.

As always, Linda includes a useful glossary of terms in the back of the book as well as links to other helpful websites. My copy of this book is already dog-eared. Thanks, Linda, for another great cookbook!!!

Editorial Review:

Good fats, bad fats, trans fats . . . eating right may sound complicated but it doesn't have to be. You can eat well and keep your cholesterol levels in check. In The Everything Low-Cholesterol Cookbook you'll find 300 mouth-watering recipes that are low fat and low sodium including:

• Chocolate Pancakes
• Cinnamon Hazelnut Scones
• Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers
• Creamy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Chunky Irish Potato Leek Soup
• Texas BBQ Chicken Thighs
• Corned Beef Hash
• Mango Walnut Upside-Down Cake
• Lite Creamy Cheesecake

If you are one of the millions of people living with high cholesterol, this cookbook will give you healthy and scrumptious options that you-and your family-will love!

The Low-Carb Baking and Dessert Cookbook

Ursula Solom

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Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Scrumptious, easy-to-make breads, pastries, and confections from a chef who is revolutionizing carb-smart cooking and eating

"Ursula has worked tirelessly to develop scores of recipes for breads, biscuits, pastries, cookies, pies, cakes, candy, and confections that are not merely low-carb, they're delicious to boot! Her culinary alchemy gives us all a leg up on the learning curve to make luscious . . . treats that, if we use them wisely, will make it that much easier to stick to the . . . plan for life."
--From the Foreword by Dr. Mary Dan Eades, M.D. coauthor of The Low-Carb CookwoRx Cookbook and Staying Power

Do you dream of the warm, satisfying taste of hearty brown bread or the flaky goodness of hot buttermilk biscuits? Do you long for fresh-baked muffins, the sweet chilled delights of peach ice cream, or the yumminess of blueberry pie? Now, thanks to extraordinary chef Ursula Solom, you can once again experience the full, rich flavor and satisfaction of these and all your favorite high-carb treats without compromising on your commitment to carb-conscious eating.

From Sourdough Bread, Cheese Bread Sticks, Banana Coconut Muffins, and Vanilla Cookies to Devil's Food Cake, Butterscotch Cream Pie, Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream, and White Walnut Fudge, The Low-Carb Baking and Dessert Cookbook is filled with more than 200 all-new, easy-to-prepare recipes for savory treats and scrumptious sweets that will satisfy your cravings while helping you slim down, shape up, and realize all the benefits of carb-controlled living--including keeping the pounds off. Each recipe features step-by-step instructions and complete nutrition information. Your whole family will love these recipes--and you'll enjoy eating all the delicious baked goods, desserts, and confections you thought you had to sacrifice for a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy 1-2-3: The Ultimate Three-Ingredient Cookbook, Fat-Free, Low Fat, Low Calorie

Rozanne Gold

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Simplicity as an art form creates the intrigue and attraction of Healthy 1-2-3, a nutritional cookbook that utilizes only three ingredients per recipe. Award-winning chef and author Rozanne Gold continues her 1-2-3 series with this "Healthy" entry, made with the calorie-conscious cook or host in mind.

Though three ingredients quickly can be construed as a restriction, Gold cleverly maneuvers around her own concept, all the while abetting her healthy cause. If, for example, she has a recipe featuring a particular vegetable, she uses that vegetable's own broth to create the sauce for the dish. The Roasted Asparagus and Orange Salad with Asparagus "Fettuccine" uses a fresh orange vinaigrette (tossed with roasted asparagus) and a fettuccine that is not pasta, but rather actually shaved asparagus stocks.

Gold also gives nutrition lessons throughout--teaching that all foods groups have an important place in a balanced, nutritional diet. Even foods that are high in fat and calories, such as Brie cheese, contain important nutrients that the body needs, even though they've been stricken from many diet plans.

The recipe selection addresses the full range of potential users, from the average hungry guest to the most assiduous, observant vegan. For example, the beverage combination of watermelon, pineapple juice, and fresh mint for a Watermelon Splash is simple in both preparation and the expectation of the pallet, while Immune Tea, made of kombu, shiitake mushrooms, and fresh cilantro, will probably be a stretch for the average American tastes. The quality of food photography and bold colors of this book add an extra flair to the healthy recipes. --Teresa Simanton

Fat-Free & Easy: Great Meals in Minutes

Jennifer Raymond

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Delicious and Easy! 5 out of 5 stars.
62 of 62 people found this review helpful.

What a find! For anyone looking for easy, tasty, low fat vegetarian recipes, this book is a "must have." Banana Dream Pie, Tofu Cheesecake, moist cornbread, zesty mushroom soup...all fabulous recipes that can be made in minutes. The majority of the ingredients used are available in regular grocery stores, which is helpful. I have 83 vegetarian cookbooks and this is one of my absolute favorites - because of its simplicity, consistently good recipes and because the recipes are fat free. By the way, it's vegan (no dairy, eggs, or any other animal products).

great book 4 out of 5 stars.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful.

I have had this for a week and have already tried 3 of the recipes. Most of the recipes are very good, and they sound yummy. Great for vegetarians and I love the fact that they are nearly fat free! Very simple recipes and in an easy-to-use format.

Editorial Review:

Learn how to cook without added fats, determine how much fat you should be eating, and how a diet free of meat, eggs, and dairy products is the best choice for ensuring a long and healthy life. There are almost 100 recipes for dishes anyone can enjoy, no matter what their food preferences are.

Fast Cooking in a Slow Cooker Every Day of the Year: A Slow Cooker Vegetarian Cookbook

Joann Rachor

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Lifesaver 5 out of 5 stars.
14 of 16 people found this review helpful.

My husband and I remodeling and we have no kitchen at the moment. I hardly ever used my slow cooker but was so happy to find this cookbook! I am now using it all the time. The recipes are delicious and easy to prepare. Even when we do have a kitchen, I will still be using my slow cooker a lot because of this cookbook.

absolutely awful 2 out of 5 stars.
4 of 9 people found this review helpful.

This book got a lot of good reviews (could be her friends?). I tried a couple of recipes and they all sucked. This book is dusty now and I am definetly sorry I spent the money. Moosewood is so much better for veggieheads.

Disgusting ! 1 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

The recipes in this book were really horrible. It's very old-fashioned, has no nice pictures in it (which I think is always important)and I honestly couldn't find a single dish I would like to cook.

Editorial Review:

This brand new book will be cherished by many a cook. It contains 300 delicious low fat, cholesterol-free recipes. The recipes are designed to fit various size cookers. In addition to the recipes, FAST COOKING contains a wide range of tips and techniques, including time saving tips and tips for adapting your favorite recipes. The 40 full color photographs and the beautiful cover help to ensure that this culinary treasure house is a great gift idea.