The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less

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More South Beach Titles:

The South Beach Diet
(Now in paperback)
The South Beach Diet Cookbook

The South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide (Revised)

Book Description

The bestselling phenomenon continues with the newest South Beach Diet cookbook The amazing success of the first three South Beach Diet books has made publishing history with 14 million copies combinedand is still going strong. Millions of people have been turned on to this healthy lifestyle. Followers of the diet have been asking Dr. Agatston for more recipes that are delicious, healthy, and fast, so hes created The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook. Our time-strapped culture needs an effective plan for eating healthy meals at home again. Dr. Agatston delivers with 200 brand-new recipes that use 10 or fewer ingredients and require 30 minutes or less of cooking time. The cookbook offers a diverse range of healthy, easy dishes in all categories, including 25 all-new chef recipes from Miami-area restaurants. There are no more excuses for not joining the many others that have made the South Beach Diet work for them. The sound advice readers count on from the South Beach Diet name will still be featured. The book will provide practical timesaving tips, advice for how to stock your pantry, and most importantly, how to eat well while staying on the plan. Also, phase designations and nutritional information are listed along with each recipe, so youre in control of what youre eating. Illustrated throughout with full-color photography, The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook will be tempting to both believers and newcomers alike.

Customer Reviews:

The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook.......2007-09-24

If you are on a low or no carb diet or just want to eat healthier, this is a valuable tool.

Perfect Cookbook for South Beach Quick Meals!.......2007-09-24

This book is exactly as described. It has recipes that we have already used more than once! It is the only cookbook I have been using since we received it in the mail!

It is Good, But is it Complete?.......2007-09-20

There is a lot to The South Beach Diet that makes it so popular, and this cookbook makes a perfect addtion to the diet book. However, I think that we in North America, while chasing the perfect body, forgot about what really matters - the perfect health.

I am a creature that trusts everybody, but not without a dose of skepticism. Therefore I always make a point of trying new approaches on my own before expressing any opinion. After going trough The South Beach Diet I realized that Agatston is just updated version of old Atkins. Although these two low carb approaches certainly bring good results from the point of loosing weight, I am not really convinced that this is what one needs to focus on. First of all, it is a hard diet to follow, and sooner or later one is bound to break some of the rules. Secondly, I find that in a healthy diet we need carbs the same way as we need fats and proteins.

Out of all approaches to losing weight, the one that makes most sense to me is presented by Dr. Tombak in his book "Can We Live 150 Year" Using simple language he talks abut all aspect of health and longevity. Following some simple food combination guidelines, and not letting your stomach direct your actions are the basic things that one needs to do. As the author advises: "Eat to live instead of living to eat!" I think that this is the most important thing when considering nutrition. South Beach Diet is good and working, but Agatston missed this one point...

good addition to the diet book.......2007-09-14

This cookbook is a good supplement to the book. It provides a number of tasty alternatives that were fairly easy to prepare.

South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook.......2007-08-10

This book was listed as "used", however, I received it in pristine condition. For the price I am extremely pleased with my product.

Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes

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Excellent
EXCELLENT
Cook'in Italian
Bad recipe book
You can't eat enough Italian

Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes
Giada De Laurentiis
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1400052580
Release Date: 2005-02-22

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In her hit Food Network show Everyday Italian, Giada De Laurentiis shows you how to cook delicious, beautiful food in a flash. And here, in her long-awaited first book, she does the same—helps you put a fabulous dinner on the table tonight, for friends or just for the kids, with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of flavor. She makes it all look easy, because it is.

Everyday Italian is true to its title: the fresh, simple recipes are incredibly quick and accessible, and also utterly mouth-watering—perfect for everyday cooking. And the book is focused on the real-life considerations of what you actually have in your refrigerator and pantry (no mail-order ingredients here) and what you’re in the mood for—whether a simply sauced pasta or a hearty family-friendly roast, these great recipes cover every contingency. So, for example, you’ll find dishes that you can make solely from pantry ingredients, or those that transform lowly leftovers into exquisite entrées (including brilliant ideas for leftover pasta), and those that satisfy your yearning to have something sweet baking in the oven. There are 7 ways to make red sauce more interesting, 6 different preparations of the classic cutlet, 5 perfect pestos, 4 creative uses for prosciutto, 3 variations on basic polenta, 2 great steaks, and 1 sublime chocolate tiramisù—plus 100 other recipes that turn everyday ingredients into speedy but special dinners.

What’s more, Everyday Italian is organized according to what type of food you want tonight—whether a soul-warming stew for Sunday supper, a quick sauté for a weeknight, or a baked pasta for potluck. These categories will help you figure out what to cook in an instant, with such choices as fresh-from-the-pantry appetizers, sauceless pastas, everyday roasts, and stuffed vegetables—whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll be able to find a simple, delicious recipe for it here. That’s the beauty of Italian home cooking, and that’s what Giada De Laurentiis offers here—the essential recipes to make a great Italian dinner. Tonight.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent .......2007-10-01

This book is Excellent - Simple & Has Plenty to choose from & if you like Italian food this book makes it simpler. Great, Simple, Tasty receipes.

EXCELLENT.......2007-09-13

This book is easy to follow and all the recipes I've tried so far have been excellent. I highly recommend this book.

Cook'in Italian.......2007-09-02

The reviews of this book varied from praise of the recipes to complaints about Giada's cleavage. If you can bring yourself to read the recipes you will find it a worthwhile purchase.

Bad recipe book.......2007-08-26

too many pictures of GIADA. She must be in love with herself!@!!!!!
too few pictures of the recipes.
too few recipes.
lame pictures on lemons and basil.
structure of table of content/index poor.
Save your money, GO TO AN Italian restaurant, at least you can get 1 or 2 good entres.

You can't eat enough Italian.......2007-08-25

This book had very easy to follow instructions. The results were tasty and disappeared fast. It was written as if Giada was recounting the recipes herself as if you were watching her on television.

The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss

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Easy Diet and it Works
Are you ready?
Some Programs are Better than Others
The South Beach Diet
Skeptic no more

The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss
Arthur Agatston
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 031231521X
Release Date: 2005-04-14

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The verdict is in: those simple carbs we've been living on are killing us. For good health, we've got to get our blood sugar under control and stop the incessant cravings. Or so says Dr. Arthur Agatston, author of The South Beach Diet. The first half of the book details the science behind the diet. Most of the explanations revolve around why things you thought were healthy—-orange juice, wheat toast, carrots—-are actually evil. To avoid blood sugar surges, Agatston created a modified carbohydrate plan, recommending plenty of high-fiber foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while cutting bread, rice, pastas, and fruits. Major differences from other diets include a lack of concern over portion size and a serious indifference to exercise. Feeling full while on a diet is a beautiful thing, but it seems odd that a cardiologist buries his exercise recommendations in a solitary sentence.

The last half of the book covers his three-stage plan; daily diets are mixed with recipes, some of which are from South Beach restaurant chefs. The most restrictive period lasts just two weeks, enough time to stabilize your urges and lose a few pounds; stage two adds fruits and a handful of other carbs, while stage three is meant to last the remainder of your life, with occasional lapses for white bread or birthday cake. While the diet is sound, the book could be better organized. The first half mixes scientific study with anecdote in a seemingly random way, while the mix of meal plans and recipes can be confusing. Still, the recipes are varied and tasty, and you'll never feel deprived, unless you currently happen to live by bread alone. --Jill Lightner

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THE DIET EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT!Developed by noted Miami cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston for his patients, THE SOUTH BEACH DIET became a national phenomenon-because it works. It's not low fat. It's not low carbs. It teaches you to use the right carbs and the right fats to change your body chemistry to burn fat, help reduce your cholesterol, and help prevent metabolic syndrome (pre-diabetes). As a result, you'll lose weight quickly and safely. Dr. Agatston's plan allows you to eat the foods you love-meat and fish, cheese, healthy oils and nuts, vegetables, and the right carbohydrates and sweets. There's no mandatory exercise, and you're never left craving more food. Structured in three simple phases, this may be the easiest diet that you've ever tried.PHASE ONE: Say goodbye to bad-for-you "goodies"! Your cravings will disappear...and so will eight to thirteen pound.PHASE TWO: Your stomach is visibly smaller and favorite foods are back on the menu!Your body is burning calories, not storing them! PHASE THREE: The stage that lasts the rest of your life-normal foods in normal portions.You will keep your ideal weight...and maintain your health and vitality.With recipes and meal plans for each phase!"The real value of the book is its sound nutritional advice."-Newsweek

Customer Reviews:

Easy Diet and it Works.......2007-10-04

I'm not one to follow diets usually, because I always believe in eat less/exercise more. Unfortunately that doesn't work, because when I exercise more, I eat more. When a friend recommended the South Beach I decided to read up about the philosophy first before jumping in. I had always been raised to think that carbohydrates are good and fats are bad. What Dr. Agaston explains is that there are good carbs and bad carbs, good fats and bad fats. The South Beach diet educates you on what is good for you, and what causes weight gain and harmful blood chemistry.

As for the mechanics of the diet, it is really quite simple. I never followed their menus, or their recipes. I just looked at the allowed foods and made up my own meals. I really hate to count anything, document anything or look things up. This diet doesn't require any of that, unless it is to count the number of peanuts you should have for a snack (which is really quite simple to do). It also doesn't require purchasing special meals, or drinks, or anything. Just follow the principles, adapt to your own tastes and off comes the weight.

There are 3 phases to the diet, all explained and easily understood. The book also explains the physiology of the diet, and why harmful swings in blood sugar can cause problems, including overweight, diabetes and heart disease. Once you get your blood sugar levels under control, you do not get cravings anymore or hunger pangs in between meals. It is really ironic that being on this diet does not make you hungry. In fact, starving yourself, or being hungry is counterproductive, since the key is to maintain a steady blood sugar state, so that you do not experience the feast/famine cycle which causes overeating, as well as overstorage of fat.

Are you ready?.......2007-09-22

I've just purchased my sixth gift copy of The South Beach Diet. No, I don't go around sending it to people who I think need to drop some pounds. But when a friend wants to know how I lost weight or why we aren't eating potatoes or bread, and they seriously indicate an interest in following new food-eating patterns, I send them a copy. My husband and I bought a copy three years ago and embarked on our South Beach food adventure. Within six months, I had lost 40 pounds, he had lost the ten that was his goal, and while I have gained part of mine back after slipping off the path, I am now back on it to drop 10 lbs.

Dr. Agatston gives enough philosophy behind his diet suggestions, and his fairly rigorous first two weeks is succcessful quickly enough, that we found it easy to continue. And I can honestly say, I never felt hungry.

Some Programs are Better than Others.......2007-09-20

I have been there, I have seen it, I have done it all! Low carb, low fat, low this, low that... It took me many years to realize that diets are nothing else but what they are - just diets. I will NOT say they don't work. Sure they work! At least as long as you watch each and every bite you take! At least as long as you maintain your strong willpower. It IS nice to have good looks, but is that all we want from our lives? How about GOOD LOOKS resulting from GOOD HEALTH? Dr. Tombak in his book "Can We Live 150 Year" cites bad habits that lead people to obesity. Here are some of them:

1. The habit of eating fast and not chewing the food well
2. Drinking fluids at meals
3. Frequent snacking or constant chewing
4. Incorrect combining of food products
5. Lying down after meals
6. Sitting lifestyle
7. Eating while watching TV
8. Eating while irritated
9. Eating before bedtime or at night
10. Eating mostly refined and cooked food products.

Recognize some of them? Mr.Tombak, like Atkins and Agatston, also mentions eating too mach of carbohydrates. But he does not limit the cause of obesity to ONE SOURCE. Why? Because he applies COMMONSENSE. Because he puts GOOD HEALTH before GOOD LOOKS! Not good looks at all cost! Here is how he proposes to lose weight:

1. Correct the alignment of lumbar vertebrae. (Have you ever heard of this one? He explains why.)
2. Gradually and systematically increase the amount of your physical activities. (Nothing new, isn't it?)
3. Combine food products correctly. (We hear often about this one, too)
4. Perform internal cleansing routines and go through regular fasts.

Yes, just periodical short fasts that will cleanse your body, and shake off your cravings. It is nothing new! It is a simple procedure applied by many people around the world throughout ages. Larry Clapp in his book "Prostate Health in 90 Days" advocates the same. None of these unnatural diets throughout your entire life!...

I did a few days of fasting myself, and I strongly recommend this over any kind of diet to anyone who cares about his looks, his health, and his longevity. Periodical fasting energizes; purifies your body and mind; makes it easier to change your eating habits and to get back to natural, fiber-rich foods.

Everybody has his own opinion, but for me Tombak makes much more sense then Atkins, Agatston and all other inventors of "perfect diets"...

Why four stars for "The South Beach Diet"? -- Because it works! But at what cost to your lifelong pleasure, and (possibly) to your health? Be sensible. Read Can We Live 150 instead.

The South Beach Diet .......2007-09-15

If you can't stick to the Atkins diet then this one will be even more of a challenge because with Atkins you get to eat higher fat contented foods where as with South Beach you have to choose the lower-fat, lower-calorie versions of the food you get to eat on the Atkins, I would recommend starting with Atkins(the strictest low carb plan) then after induction phase, try South Beach's induction then phases 2&3 shouldn't be too much of a problem to stick to.

Skeptic no more.......2007-09-14

Count me as one who doubted the South Beach approach. But...I'm in week three, have lost twenty pounds so far, and have enjoyed the variety of "diet" meal recipes Dr. Agatston provides. I highly recommend this.

Quick Fix Meals: 200 Simple, Delicious Recipes to Make Mealtime Easy

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Practical and Delicious
a good book
A great cook book!
Very nice!
Excellent food

Quick Fix Meals: 200 Simple, Delicious Recipes to Make Mealtime Easy
Robin Miller
Manufacturer: Taunton
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1561589470
Release Date: 2007-03-13

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Food Network star Robin Miller gives Rachael Ray a run for her money with her new cookbook, Quick Fix Meals. Focused on time-saving strategies for putting delicious food on the table, Miller's first cookbook is organized by technique, including "Meal Kits" (pre-prepping the ingredients and having them ready to go in the fridge), "Greased Lightning" (tasty recipes that can be on the table in 20 minutes), and more. Want to know more? Check out our exclusive video from Robin Miller, below. --Daphne Durham

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Robin Miller is the host of the new series on Food Network, Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller, which provides viewers with recipes, time-saving tips, and strategies for serving up fresh, healthful meals every day with the least possible effort.

In Quick Fix Meals, Robin shares her best time-saving strategies for putting fresh, delicious food on the table every night. Her recipes are organized by these techniques, which include Meal Kits (pre-prepping the ingredients for a weeknight meal on the weekend, bagging them, and having them ready to go in the fridge; the result--meals that can be on the table in literally 10 minutes); Morph-It Recipes (enjoy Herb-Crusted Turkey Tenderloin one night and you've got the makings for Chili-Rubbed Turkey Medallions or Pan-Seared Turkey with Apples and Melted Blue Cheese another night), and Greased Lightning, unbelievably tasty recipes that can be put together and on the table in 20 minutes. There are also Simple Sides that go together in no time, as well as, for those who just can't live without dessert, a collection of In-a-Snap Sweets.

Customer Reviews:

Practical and Delicious.......2007-09-09

I bought this book for my mom, read the recipes and had to buy it for myself. I love the recipes that begin with a big item that can be used for different meals over the following 3 days. As a working mom, these recipes have made meals so much easier!

a good book.......2007-08-26

I haven't gone completely through this book yet. I like what I have read. This is my first book purchased written by robin miller. I have all of paula deens and rachael rays books. I love to cook. Robin has many good ideas.

A great cook book!.......2007-08-09

Finally, real food for real people. Nothing fancy-smancy. Recipes I can actually cook and want to eat. Also enjoyed Robin's pantry list and organization tips.

Very nice!.......2007-07-13

Love the time saving recipes when you can take a base ingredient and transform it into several different dishes.

Excellent food .......2007-07-05

This book is great for quickly putting meals on the table if you're willing to do a little work on the weekends--there hasn't been a dish my husband or I haven't liked. Some have been a little adventurous for our 3 year old, and that is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. Robin Miller is particularly good with pork dishes. I normally don't like ham/pork dishes, but her balsalmic pork tenderloin, citrus-glazed ham, and tropical-fruit glazed ham are wonderful. I also recommend her rotelle with broiled feta. I also like that she makes meal suggestions for pairings with her main dishes.

Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock

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my most beloved cookbook (and that's saying something)
I'm NOT Vegan, but I love this cookbook
Super excellent food for the whole family!
I never thought I'd crave tofu.
My new favorite cookbook

Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock
Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Manufacturer: Marlowe & Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1569243581

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In Vegan with a Vengeance, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, host of the community access vegan cooking show The Post Punk Kitchen, brings the do-it-yourself, community-driven ethos of punk rock into the kitchen. Her cooking philosophy embraces being kind to animals (all recipes are completely animal-product free) and your wallet—while being creative and having fun in the process. She emphasizes staying clear of corporate brand-name foods, and says that cooking should be an innovative, experimental, and completely real experience. This one-of-a-kind cookbook offers 125 recipes for all meals of the day, from stuffed mushrooms to tofu pizza, gingerbread cupcakes to pasta with "alfreda sauce," and is full of tips and tricks on how to keep your diet vegan, inexpensive, and liberated.

Customer Reviews:

my most beloved cookbook (and that's saying something).......2007-10-08

I originally found isa chandra moskowitz about a year ago on her cooking show, the post punk kitchen. I had recently become a vegan and although I was an avid vegetarian cook, I had been eating a lot of frozen meat substitutes and tofu stir fries as a vegan. I needed ideas (ideas that didn't include brie). after watching a few episodes of isa and terry's show, I bought vegan with a vengeance. it definitely made veganism a lot more fun and delicious!

isa's recipes stress fresh ingredients and making things from scratch. it may take a bit of time, but it is always worth it in the end! I think the biggest excitement for me was trying the vegan matzo ball soup. I actually enjoyed it more than my memories of overly salted chicken broth versions I'd eaten growing up. another spectacular recipe is the baking powder biscuits with white bean gravy and tempeh sausage crumbles. I live in san francisco and was feeling depressed about missing out on the pork store's biscuits and vegetarian gravy for breakfast. after making this meal recently, my cravings were completely satiated and then some! my non-vegan boyfriend requests it all the time for weekend brunch.

the bottom line is, all of the recipes I've tried are amazing and filling and in no way the stereotypical vegan fare. it is food for food lovers, whether they eat meat or not. buy this book and love it.

I'm NOT Vegan, but I love this cookbook.......2007-10-08

I'm not vegan, but my husband is vegetarian and my daughter is allergic to dairy and eggs. Cooking for all three of us can be difficult. This cookbook is a life saver, literally. Isa's recipes give me safe options for my toddler that are really delicious to boot. Her lemon blueberry waffles alone are reason to buy the book - every person I've made this for - vegan or not has agreed it's the best waffle recipe ever. Other favorites include the pumpkin oatmeal cookies, Fronch Toast, and the various scone recipes. If you want to bake for people with dairy food allergies, this is the book for you. Next on my list is her Cupcakes Around the World cookbook - perfect for the birthday party coming up.

Super excellent food for the whole family!.......2007-10-03

I originally borrowed this book from our local library and just did not want to turn it in. The book is worth the price just for the scrambled tofu and pumpkin muffin recipes! While not as focused on making recipes low fat or sugar or salt free like other vegan cookbooks (I have tended to tone down the sugar a bit on some of the recipes), its great food and gives us lots of great tasting new ideas for getting healthy vegan food into our diet. My husband, our 4 year old son and I give this 6 thumbs up and are eagerly awaiting her next book. Do give it a try.

I never thought I'd crave tofu........2007-10-03

So, there I was, an ovo-lacto vegetarian. Mainly, I rationalized, because I couldn't figure out how to bake without eggs, or thought that "abandoning" cheese would be just too difficult. If one would believe the current media stereotype, vegans exist on eating twigs and apples. Know what? Twigs be damned. Vegan with a Vengeance, and the oh-so-amazing Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World, make eating with a conscience easy. Easier than easy. I don't crave cheese at all. I do, however, crave tofu scramble. It is so good that one day, I ate it breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The homemade seitan is so incredibly good, makes a ton, and saves you beaucoup bucks because you don't have to buy it at the store (did I mention that it tastes WAY better than store-bought?) The cheesy flavor that nutritional yeast flakes give off is too amazing to be believed. VwaV has breakfast, lunch, brunch, dinner, dessert... everything you need to make delicious, twig-free meals for everyone. If you're looking at this cookbook because you want a healthy alternative to an animal-based diet, I would urge you to get this. It's not preachy. It's chock full of hints and tips, product resources, and just really, really, delicious food.

My new favorite cookbook.......2007-09-30

I love this cookbook! The recipes are easy, and they have all turned out great. It even inspired me to try baking vegan cookies for the first time, which turned out better than cookies I used to make with eggs and butter. My favorite part about the book is that there isn't a single recipe that calls for meat substitute products or brand name items.

Lidia's Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most

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italian cooking at it's best
Lydia's Italy
If you love the TV series you need this book
lydia's italy
A fine survey

Lidia's Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich , and Tanya Bastianich Manuali
Manufacturer: Knopf
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Release Date: 2007-04-10

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Who better to take fans on a culinary tour of Italy, than Lidia Matticchio Bastianich? Her new cookbook, Lidia's Italy (a companion to her new public television series of the same name) covers "ten places in Italy Lidia loves most": Istria, Trieste, Friuli, Padova and Treviso, Piemonte, Maremma, Rome, Naples, Sicily, and Puglia. In addition to 140 simple and delicious recipes, Lidia's Italy also offers a short introduction to each locale, featuring cultural treasures not to be missed (as defined by Lidia's daughter and coauthor, Tanya). For the cook as well as the armchair traveler, Lidia's Italy is a rich and satisfying gastronomic journey through Italy. --Daphne Durham

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Q: What new recipes, tips, and lessons do you have to share in Lidia's Italy? Did you learn anything new while creating this book and the series?
A: There is so much in the Italian culinary tradition, that it amazes me. Every time I go back to Italy and visit another corner, I learn dozens upon dozens of recipes. And today's consumer is ever more educated about food. Cookbook readers want to be challenged by a recipe, and hence recipes that were once considered too traditional, such as "Bigoli" pasta from the Veneto or "Antico Peposo" braised beef with crushed peppercorns, from Maremma, are sought out today.

Q: What was it like to collaborate with your daughter Tanya to write this book?
A: For me to share and collaborate with my children is the greatest reward as a mother and a business woman. To have my children follow my passion and build upon it with their knowledge, spirit and passion affirms to me that they understand and appreciate my art and passion and want to carry on the tradition. My daughter's passion for and knowledge of Italian art history is a natural compliment to Italian food and life. It is Italy!

Q: How did you start cooking and when did you know it was your calling?
A: I always loved being around food. I loved preparing and cooking it, as well as growing and producing it. As a child, I helped my grandma Rosa tend her garden, feed the animals and prepare the vegetables, eggs and cheeses to sell at market. I would also stay by her side when she cooked, helping her knead bread and make pasta and gnocchi. For me, touching and preparing food always felt good. I can still recall the silkiness of the pasta dough she made and strive for that texture when I make pasta at home and at my restaurants. Being introduced to food at a very young age, and carrying these culinary traditions with me, I'm sure had a great deal to do with my chosen profession.

Q: What is your favorite dish?
A: I do not have one favorite dish. That is like asking me which is my favorite child. I love them all the same, but for different reasons, and at different times. But if I were stranded on a deserted island, give me pasta for the rest of my life and I would be happy.

Italy with Lidia
We asked Lidia to share her favorite itineraries for a few locales from her book, including Piedmont, Friuli, and Florence. Enjoy!

Piedmont for Wine Lovers

Day 1: Journey through the magnificent rice fields, stopping to visit and have lunch with a producer in Vercelli to learn more about where the essential ingredient for risotto is grown, then slowly move into the hills of Piedmont known as the Langhe and Roero. Spend the afternoon wandering the streets of Alba. In the early evening depart for a visit to the Castle of Barolo for a tour and tasting in its dungeon cellar. Dinner is best at the nearby Locanda del Borgo Antico where the husband and wife team of Massimo and Luciana serve up top-notch Piedmontese food in their home.
Day 2: Tuesday is market day in Dogliani and affords the opportunity to experience a local Piedmontese market. Piedmont is well known for its many types of cheese. Occelli Agrinatura produces some of the best. This morning see their production and taste some of their exquisite products. Continue your morning with a visit to the cantina of a local Barolo producer. Lunch at the country restaurant Rosa dei Vini is fabulous, where locals enjoy authentic home-style meals. In the afternoon return once again to Alba for a dinner drink with the locals in its very active bars and find a good local place to delight in the capital of the truffle.
Day 3: Up at the crack of dawn, out with the dogs, embark upon a truffle hunt. Find a local trattoria and have lunch with the hunters and in the afternoon enjoy the sweeping vistas from the hill town of La Morra. Don't miss dinner at the charming La Contea. With the fire ablaze, Tonino keeps the atmosphere hopping and the food coming.
Day 4: This morning head to the city of Asti and enjoy strolling through the city. For lunch visit the local restaurant near the Braida Estate with a tasting of their production. In the afternoon sit in a piazza and enjoy the local production of Asti Spumante which has earned a bad reputation in the United States, but which has some excellent production in recent years.
Day 5: Depart this morning for the Saluzzo area outside of Torino to see one of the most magnificent fresco cycles in Italy in the Castello della Manta, where nine heroes and nine heroines await your arrival in courtly fashion in fresco. Have lunch in the charming town of Saluzzo and arrive in Torino in the early afternoon. Save the rest of the day for shopping or to experience the wonderful coffee houses that Torino is famous for.
Day 6: This morning learn about and visit the residences of the Kings of Italy: the magnificent Racconigi Castle a short distance outside of Torino and the palatial residence in the city of Torino. In the evening have your farewell dinner at La Prima Smarrita where owner and chef Moreno awaits your arrival.

Friuli

Day 1: Arrive in Trieste and check into the Duchi d'Aosta hotel. Start a historical walk through Trieste starting in Pza. Unita and heading for the canal that ends with the Church of San Antonio. Enjoy an evening drink the Pza. Unita` as the sun sets out on the water and head to Trattoria da Giovanni for a lively dinner.
Day 2: This morning we will depart for the Friulian countryside to visit the production of the important Montasio cheese and Prosciutto di San Daniele. Lunch should be at the renowned Subida in the hills near the Slovenia border. After lunch visit the star shaped city of Palmanova, walk around and stay for dinner.
Day 3: This morning wear comfortable shoes and begin your walk in Trieste by stopping at the roman amphitheater. Keep heading up hill for the Cathedral of San Giusto with the uneven façade and wonderful reliefs. Have lunch in the Carso hills at Savron and then continue towards Muggia and leave time to walk around the picturesque port and old Venetian town of Muggia followed by dinner in one of the regions best restaurants, Risorta.
Day 4: This morning depart for Grado and Aquilea, important centers for Early Christian history. Visit the Churches of S. Eufemia and S. Maria delle Grazie in Grado followed by lunch at Androna. Then continue to Aquilea where the Basilica holds some of the most important and magnificent early Christian mosaics. Return to Trieste in the late afternoon where the evening should be spent relaxing after such a busy day.
Day 5: This morning depart for Cividale del Friuli where you should visit the Museo Archeologico and the Tempietto Longobardo. Have lunch in the countryside at la Frasca before heading to the city of Udine where you should visit the Duomo and the Oratorio della Purita. Stop and see the quaint towns of Gemona and Venzone before heading back towards.
Day 6: This morning have a walking tour of Trieste famous for its pastries and coffee houses. Be sure to visit Caffe degli Specchi and La Bomboniera. In the afternoon visit the very moving site of San Saba, a concentration and refugee camp during World War II, now a museum. On the sade side outside of town, you can also visit the Illy coffee factory.

Florence

Day 1: You should visit the religious and civic centers of 14th and 15th century Florence. The Duomo or Cathedral is crowned with an engineering masterpiece, Brunelleschi's dome. Brunelleschi devised a system of pulleys and weights, chose his building materials and constructed a double dome, all the while looking to the Pantheon for inspiration, to create what was Italy's largest dome. Inside the Cathedral one will find the tombs and frescoes that decorate the interior, from famous figures on horse back to the elevating frescoes decorating the interior of the dome by Giorgio Vasari. At the Palazzo Vecchio, there are the unfinished frescoes by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo that were to decorate the walls. Then head to the first town hall and later prison, the Bargello, a museum that now houses sculpture by some of the Renaissance's most important artists such as Donatello and Michelangelo. Donatello's courageous St. George and Michelangelo's inebriated Bacchus are the highlights. For lunch, keep it light because you should head to Fabio Picchi's Cibreo tonight for dinner!
Day 2: This morning head to Florence's central market, the San Lorenzo market where you'll see specialties of the Tuscan gastronomic repertoire. Right around the corner is the church of San Lorenzo that contains Medici masterpiece tombs by Michelangelo. Michelangelo's muscular and overbearing figures appearing to be sliding off the tombs of Dukes Giuliano and Lorenzo, in their faces shadows of deep significance, the meaning of which scholars today are still uncertain of. Next door is the jewel like family chapel by Benozzo Gozzoli in the palace. After lunch, visit one of the world's finest art collections, the Uffizi Gallery, to see works by Lippi, Botticelli, Michelangelo and Leonardo, among others followed by a visit through the Vasari corridor which was used to connect the Uffizi gallery (or Medici offices) the their residence, the Pitti Palace.
Day 3: This morning depart for the Chianti region and stop at Tuscany's most famous butcher, Dario Checchini, who butchers while singing or reciting Dante's Inferno. Visit the vineyard and cavernous cellars of Monsanto where the Bianchi family will greet you and allow you to taste their wines. Afterwards, visit the terracotta production center of Impruneta, where terracotta has been made since medieval times, and visit an artisan production of terracotta garden pots and wares.
Day 4: Depart this morning for San Gimignano, the town of towers, and for Colle Val D'Elsa, the largest crystal production in Europe, where artisans blow one of a kind crystal in a traditional fashion, a profession that has been passed on from generation to generation. Have lunch at the acclaimed Da Arnolfo and then continue onto Siena, the financial capital of medieval Italy. Visit the Palazzo Pubblico, outside of which the Sienese perform the traditional Palio horse race, and inside of which the Madonna reigns supreme. Marvel at the famous Guidoriccio fresco with its controversial attribution to Simone Martini, the Lorenzetti Good and Bad Government frescoes, and Simone Martini's Maesta'. Then head up the hill to the religious center of Siena, the Cathedral complex, and marvel at one of the most stunningly beautiful masterpieces of the Renaissance, the Piccolomini Library. Then head to the campo square and enjoy a gelato while watching the Sienese meet and their children play.
Day 5: Enjoy your last day in Florence. Head over to the museum of Orsanmichele in the morning to see the original statues by Ghiberti and Donatello and peak into the wonderful building that used to be a marketplace but now is a church. For lunch, enjoy a bowl of ribollita or pappa al pomodoro at one of the trattorias on Borgo San Jacopo. Then head up to Fiesole-up above Florence where the rich and famous live. Have a drink on the terrace of the Villa San Michele while overlooking the Duomo by Brunelleschi. Then enjoy a light dinner inside.

Lidia's Must-Have Cookbooks

The Fine Art of Italian Cooking

The Silver Spoon

Ultimate Pasta

Marcella's Italian Kitchen

Molto Mario

See all of Lidia's must-have cookbooks

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In this exciting new book the incomparable Lidia takes us on a gastronomic journey—from Piemonte to Puglia—exploring ten different regions that have informed her cooking and helped to make her the fabulous cook that she is today. In addition, her daughter Tanya, an art historian, guides us to some of the nearby cultural treasures that enrich the pursuit of good food.

· In Istria, now part of Croatia, where Lidia grew up, she forages again for wild asparagus, using it in a delicious soup and a frittata; Sauerkraut with Pork and Roast Goose with Mlinzi reflect the region’s Middle European influences; and buzara, an old mariner’s stew, draws on fish from the nearby sea.

· From Trieste, Lidia gives seafood from the Adriatic, Viennese-style breaded veal cutlets and Beef Goulash, and Sacher Torte and Apple Strudel.

· From Friuli, where cows graze on the rich tableland, comes Montasio cheese to make fricos; the corn fields yield polenta for Velvety Cornmeal-Spinach Soup.

· In Padova and Treviso rice reigns supreme, and Lidia discovers hearty soups and risottos that highlight local flavors.

· In Piemonte, the robust Barolo wine distinguishes a fork-tender stufato of beef; local white truffles with scrambled eggs is “heaven on a plate”; and a bagna cauda serves as a dip for local vegetables, including prized cardoons.

· In Maremma, where hunting and foraging are a way of life, earthy foods are mainstays, such as slow-cooked rabbit sauce for pasta or gnocchi and boar tenderloin with prune-apple Sauce, with Galloping Figs for dessert.

· In Rome Lidia revels in the fresh artichokes and fennel she finds in the Campo dei Fiori and brings back nine different ways of preparing them.

· In Naples she gathers unusual seafood recipes and a special way of making limoncello-soaked cakes.

· From Sicily’s Palermo she brings back panelle, the delicious fried chickpea snack; a caponata of stewed summer vegetables; and the elegant Cannoli Napoleon.

· In Puglia, at Italy’s heel, where durum wheat grows at its best, she makes some of the region’s glorious pasta dishes and re-creates a splendid focaccia from Altamura.

There are 140 delectable recipes to be found as you make this journey with Lidia. And along the way, with Tanya to guide you, you’ll stop to admire Raphael’s fresco Triumph of Galatea, a short walk from the market in Rome; the two enchanting women in the Palazzo Abbatellis in Palermo; and the Roman ruins in Friuli, among many other delights. There’s something for everyone in this rich and satisfying book that will open up new horizons even to the most seasoned lover of Italy.

Customer Reviews:

italian cooking at it's best.......2007-10-10

I have several of Lidia's cookbooks and she just keeps getting better & better. If you love italian cooking or just love to cook, Lidia's cookbooks will be a great find for you. Her recipes are easy to follow, she has some great pictures in her books, and she has wonderful family stories as well as great history about Italy. I come from a large Lebanese family and my grandmothers best friend was Italian, and I never thought I would find recipes like hers, until I came across Lidia on the create channel...She is what great Italian cooking is all about

Lydia's Italy.......2007-09-23

She is a great down to earth cook. These are ideas and things we can use in our kitchen at home.

If you love the TV series you need this book.......2007-09-11

I enjoy watching Lydia Bastianich on TV, not only because of the food, but because it takes me back to my childhood with my Italian family. While I know a lot of the techniques and cultural values that Lydia espouses, I am not at all familiar with most of the recipes. It is great to be able to go right from an episode to trying it myself at home.

lydia's italy.......2007-09-11

I have all of Lydia's cookbooks. Lydia's Italy is wonderful. The recipes are, as always, a way for me to go back in my memories to my childhood dinners at my Italian grandmothers. The travelogue is so interesting-and I realized that I must go back and visit the places that were mentioned that I had missed when I was in Italy. A must for next to the stove in your kitchen.

A fine survey .......2007-09-08

Fans of either Lidia's previous Italian cuisine books or Italian regional fare will appreciate LIDIA'S ITALY, a fine survey that blends regional specialties and dishes with culinary descriptions proceeding each dish. Color photos throughout assure browsing pleasure and details that lend to easy duplication of appearance, while the author's personal experiences and insights jazz up the results. Highly recommended for any library strong in international cooking in general or Italian regional specialties in particular.

Diane C. Donovan
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The Biggest Loser Cookbook: More Than 125 Healthy, Delicious Recipes Adapted from NBC's Hit Show

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The only thing you have to lose is your weight.
Some really outstanding healthy recipes in here!
A Good Buy
Some good recipes in the book
Yum!

The Biggest Loser Cookbook: More Than 125 Healthy, Delicious Recipes Adapted from NBC's Hit Show
Devin Alexander , Karen Kaplan , and The Biggest Loser Experts and Cast
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
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ASIN: 1594865752
Release Date: 2006-10-03

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The Biggest Loser, NBCs wildly popular unscripted series, has generated record-breaking ratings, a best- selling book, a best-selling DVD, and active and loyal online subscribers.Now, The Biggest Loser Cookbook is poised to be the next hit. Timed to coincide with Season 3 of the popular NBC show, The Biggest Loser Cookbook will be launched by the type of high-caliber, NBC-supported marketing campaign that drove sales on the New York Times best-selling book, The Biggest Loser.

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The only thing you have to lose is your weight........2007-09-23

Based on the NBC hit show "The Biggest Loser," this colorful cookbook is a plus to anybody's library that is trying to lose weight or even just eat healthy. The promise of the book is that eating healthy can be quick and delicious AND it doesn't have to mean bland, tasteless food- and the book delivers.

Readers will find a short review of the Biggest Loser's way to lose weight- which is sensible- you eat right and exercise. Then comes the heart of the book- over 100 recipes for the various meals like breakfast, snacks, etc. And unlike a lot of cookbooks, each recipe shows you exactly how many calories, fat grams, protein grams, carb grams, fiber grams, sodium, and cholesterol it contains- which is nice for a wide variety of other populations such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.

A sensible and practical cookbook, a lot of people will probably get their money's worth. Also recommend Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff if a shoulder problem keeps you from getting all the benefits of lifting weights.

Some really outstanding healthy recipes in here!.......2007-09-13

I really enjoy this cookbook. I'm not much for cooking, but there are recipes for every type of cook in here. I found some really easy ones that I love to make that even my husband enjoys! it's also very motivating to hear from others who have had struggles similar to my own. I'd definitely recommend this book for anyone who wants to live a healthy lifestyle!

A Good Buy.......2007-08-27

This book has a lot of great recipes and they're pretty basic. I use it to give me meal ideas, especially snacks and breakfast. Although a few of the recipes are very similar, it's still chalk full of delicious recipes, not to mention a little info on all the participants and some basics about the biggest loser eating plan. If you're on the fence, I say go for it.

Some good recipes in the book.......2007-07-27

You may have to acquire a taste for some of the recipes, but it worth the effort to at least try them.

Yum!.......2007-07-19

This is a great cookbook. It has pictures of most of the food, and nutrition facts for EVERYTHING. And the food is delicious. It also includes advice on exercise. The only problem I have--and it's a problem with all "healthy" cookbooks--is that it's hard to find SOME of the ingredients in your average grocery store. I have only had a problem with one or two recipes, and I am sure a trip to a health food store would prove successful, but I am just talking about convenience. Overall, though, I have to say BUY IT.

The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook: An Enticing Collection of 300 Healthy, Delicious Recipes from the Land of Sun and Sea (Everything: Cooking)

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Fantastically Healthy Recipes...
Work up front
My Least Favorite Cookbook
The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook
Not authentic, but good

The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook: An Enticing Collection of 300 Healthy, Delicious Recipes from the Land of Sun and Sea (Everything: Cooking)
Dawn Altomari-Rathjen , and Jennifer Bendelius
Manufacturer: Adams Media Corporation
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1580628699

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The bountiful cuisine of the Mediterranean evokes thoughts of luscious grains, pasta, vegetables, fruits, and, of course, olive oil. But did you know that current research also indicates that people who reside in these regions have the lowest rates of chronic diseases and one of the highest life expectancies in the world?

In The Everything® Mediterranean Cookbook, Culinary Institute of America graduate Dawn Altomari-Rathjen teams up with registered dietician Jennifer M. Bendelius to provide you with 300 of the most sumptuous—and healthy—recipes that the Mediterranean has to offer.

From Roasted Garlic Served on Crostini and Oven-Dried Tomatoes to Mushroom Ravioli with Walnut Parsley Pesto, The Everything® Mediterranean Cookbook helps chefs of all levels bring the Mediterranean into the comforts of their own home.

Featuring:
·Acorn Squash Bake
·Frittata
·Red Lentil Lasagna
·Stuffed Grape Leaves
·Braised Okra with Tomato
·Vegetable Samosas

Whether you're cooking for one or having a full dinner party, The Everything® Mediterranean Cookbook will have your guests begging you for the secret recipe!

Customer Reviews:

Fantastically Healthy Recipes..........2007-06-27

Great cookbook...wonderful for those who are looking for ways to cook Mediterranean or for the experts who want to add this book to their collection. I love it !!!! :)

Work up front.......2007-05-12

I haven't tried any of the recipes yet because most of them require the prior preparation of a stock or sauce (recipes are also provided for these)in order to prepare the main recipe. The recipes sound good and flavorful, but I need to make the time to prepare the sauces/stocks and put them in the freezer so I can make these recipes on a moments notice. So if you're looking for a cookbook that you can just pick up and instantly make the recipe, this is not the one for you.

My Least Favorite Cookbook.......2007-02-06

Nothing to talk about. Just a very plain average cookbook with little or no originality. Very disappointing

The Everything Mediterranean Cookbook.......2006-02-17

This book (in general)contains a basically half dozen base recipies, such as stock, to which various ingredients are added.

Not authentic, but good.......2006-01-11

I like mediterranean food but this cookbook seems tailored for Americans. It's not authentic. But don't let me spoil your appetite.

Carb Conscious Vegetarian: 150 Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle

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Absolutely Fantastic Cookbook!!!
too high carb for real weight loss
Excellent book
not so much low carb, but smart carb
Comparing 3 Low Carb cookbooks

Carb Conscious Vegetarian: 150 Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle
Robin Robertson
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1594861234
Release Date: 2005-06-16

Book Description

Now you can enjoy healthy, low-carb meals without the cholesterol-in this collection of high-protein, high-fiber meat and dairy-free recipes The low-carb revolution continues to take the nation by storm. But the heavy emphasis these diets place on meats leaves vegetarians in the lurch. Now acclaimed cookbook author Robin Robertson offers 150 fabulous carb-conscious vegetarian recipes-meat and dairy-free dishes that banish refined carbohydrates and bring out the best flavors from vegetables and other vegetarian ingredients.

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Fantastic Cookbook!!!.......2007-10-01

I am not a vegan/vegetarian, but wanted to add more low carb vegan meals to reduce the amount of animal products we eat and to reduce carb intake as we are both pre-diabetic. Well, I am thrilled with this cookbook! I bought 7 vegan cookbooks recently, but I've cooked almost exclusively out of this book alone, and so far, all of the recipes have been GREAT! The 'Portobello Patties with Charmoula Sauce' recipe is out of this world! And the Cashew Creme is decadent. I loved the 'Edamame, snow peas, and bean sprouts with Ginger-lime Vinaigrette' salad. And the 'Victory Garden Stew' was excellent, although I added garlic, since I'm a definite garlic lover. Finally, I've tried every burger/cake recipe in the book with various sauces and have loved them all.

You can't go wrong with this cookbook, although some of the ingredients may be hard to find, such as artichoke hearts - but I haven't given up, there's got to be some gourmet shops out there that carry them!

If you want a cook book that contains a variety of TASTY vegan recipes, then this is the book you should buy!

Sherry

too high carb for real weight loss.......2007-09-10

Each soup alone has over 20g of carbs! And that's just for soup not a meal! To lose weight (not just maintain your current weight) you can only eat 20-30grams of carbs per day, not per meal.

Most of these veggie cookbooks are for the rich anyway, a lot of the ingredients are only available at fancy-pants stores like whole foods. I hate to say it but diets like Atkins are within reach for low-income folks. Who has time (or money) to find something called 'mirin' whatever that is

Excellent book.......2007-02-09

I have tried multiple recipes in this book and I have liked each one thus far. There are ideas for things in here that I hadn't thought to try and recipes that implement things that I like but didn't really have recipes to include them in. I love to experiment with new things and this book really took it home for me. There's no greater pleasure than trying new foods and learning the best way to prepare things, yet still be able to eat healthy. Kudos!

not so much low carb, but smart carb.......2007-01-05

This is an excellent cookbook, first off it is all vegan so no dairy or eggs are used although she does mention that milk could be substituted for some recipies. I appreciate its vegan content since I am one, but I know that vegetarian meals can be heavy on dairy as well as typical low carb meals. I loved the tofu benedict and made three of the soups (amazing!) there are great side dishes and new ways to try different veggies. I think the sauces and condiments section are a real bonus in this book. If you are looking for more vegan low carb, I also recommend "low carb vegetarian" by Margo DeMello, a little less fancy meals, but we use more of them regularly (especially the *chicken* caesar salad).

i also appreciate the thoughtful intro about good and smart carbs, since its pretty much impossible to sustiain healthy balance being vegan and truly low carb.

Comparing 3 Low Carb cookbooks.......2006-11-16

When my husband developed acid reflux, it was recommended that he lower his carb intake. As long time lacto vegetarians (no fish, meat or eggs, yes to dairy), this sounded particularly challenging.

I bought 3 different low carb cookbooks from Amazon a month ago: "Low-carb Vegetarian" by Celia Brooks Brown, "Carb Conscious Vegetarian: 150 Delicious Recipes For Healthy Lifestyle" by Robin Robertson and "The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Vegetarian Cookbook: 80 Delicious Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes Made Easy with the Glycemic Index" by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller

After a month of consistent cooking I have rarely used Brown's "Low-carb Vegetarian" which is laden with ~50% recipes that use eggs. There are some great recipes in there if you eat eggs though.

On the other hand, my copy of "Carb Conscious Vegetarian: 150 Delicious Recipes For Healthy Lifestyle" by Robin Robertson is a bit dog-eared already. Delicious, innovative recipes with new ways to use foods common to the vegetarian and wonderful exploring of unusual but easily available new veggies and protein options.

"The New Glucose Revolution Low GI Vegetarian Cookbook" by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller was rich with information and great recipes. It taught me a lot.

But by far Robertson's "Carb Conscious Vegetarian" is the best.

I will say that I don't know these authors and am doing this to help a buyer who may be wondering which one to get...

By the way, a low carb/lower acid diet has really eased the acid reflux my husband suffers from. We eat a main meal during the day and a protein drink at night, even if working: switched when consuming. And I am starting to lose weight...

Hope this helps!

King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains

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so good & good for you too
Great ideas for incorporating more whole grains into your diet
Excellent recipes--and easy for kosher bakers to adapt
Wonderful- gets beneath the crust!
Whole Grain and High Fat, Cholesterol, and Sugar

King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains
King Arthur Flour
Manufacturer: Countryman
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0881507199

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Hang on to your pie plate—King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking will change the way every baker thinks about whole grains.

Forget what you know about whole grain baking. Instead, envision light, flaky croissants; airy cakes; moist brownies; dreamy piecrusts; and scrumptious cookies—all made with whole grains. This is what you get in King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking, a revolutionary cookbook that breathes new life into breads, cakes, cookies, pastries, and more by transforming the dark and dense alchemy of whole grain baking into lively, flavorful, sweet, and savory treats of all types.

King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking is a book that only the bakers at King Arthur Flour could successfully complete, opening up the home baker's repertoire to new flours, new flavors, and new categories of whole grain baked goods. It spills over with helpful tips, how-to illustrations, sidebars on history and lore, and a friendly voice that says to readers, "Come into the kitchen with me and let's bake." Thousands of hours were spent testing these recipes, making sure that each one met their high standards. The final result is more than 400 delicious, inviting, and foolproof recipes that have earned a place in King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking—the next generation whole grain cookbook. 125 black & white illustrations, 16 color pages, index.

Customer Reviews:

so good & good for you too.......2007-09-29

What a nice way to change the way you bake. Healthier choices with the same great flavor.

Great ideas for incorporating more whole grains into your diet.......2007-09-24

Looking for a book that could have been self-published by a vegan commune in 1972? Then skip right past this book.

This book is for people with a desire to eat "normal" tasting baked goods are concerned, not so much for those who are die-hard carob fans, not for those who eschew dairy, butter, eggs, sugar, sweeteners, or flavor, and definitely not for anyone looking for a macrobiotic cheesecake substitute. This book contains recipes for pancakes, croissants, coffee cakes, pie crusts, and so on, with an eye to making whole grain products tasty and palatable to the ordinary American palate. Many of the recipes capitalize on the yummy pairings of whole grains with things like spicy treats (e.g. carrot cake) and chocolate, which make the final product taste better than an all-white flour version. And yes, white flour is included in some recipes.

I have had good luck with the recipes, and I am glad that the authors include information and recipes on a variety of grains besides wheat. There is information on home milling but this is not required to use the book.

Excellent recipes--and easy for kosher bakers to adapt.......2007-09-17

I checked this out from the library, but am planning on buying a copy for myself as well as a couple to give as gifts. Great recipes, very reliable. I like the 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich bread, and all my kids love it as well--even my super-picky 1-year-old has been gobbling it down.

For people who don't want to buy instant yeast, it's easy to substitute regular active dry yeast--I buy it in a large container at Costco and keep it in my freezer. It lasts a year or more with no loss of effectiveness. You can't add ADY directly to the dough--first mix it with a little warm water (part of the water called for in the ingredient list). Wait about five minutes, until it's dissolved and puffy; at that point you can follow the regular directions. Not a hassle at all--I use those five minutes to gather my other ingredients.

Kosher bakers will have to adapt most of the recipes in this book, since we don't usually bake bread that contains dairy ingredients. I haven't had problems doing this. In the yeast bread recipes, I substitute canola oil for the butter, and use vanilla soymilk instead of the water & powdered milk combo. Those of you concerned about healthier recipes could give this a try and see how it works for you. I've found the recipes to be flexible. (Obviously I wouldn't do that with a cake or danish where the butter is an integral part of the taste, but for yeast breads it works well.) Soymilks vary a lot in consistency and taste, so FYI I use Whole Foods's vanilla soymilk. At $1.49, it's cheap and good. Also, for anyone confused a little by King Arthur's calling for potato flakes, not potato buds, in their recipes calling for potato--I couldn't figure out exactly what they meant, but ended up using Barbara's brand instant mashed potatoes (which don't have chemicals like the mainstream brands), and they worked great.

Wonderful- gets beneath the crust!.......2007-09-05

The book is excellent. You have a much better chance of being successful with baking anything if you understand the interplay of the ingredients, and the authors do an outstanding job of teaching just that. There is an adequate to good range of recipes, and detailed explanations of when a non-whole grain ingredient is required.

Negative reviews regarding fat and white flour quite simply didn't read the book thoroughly, or are suffering undering the misunderstanding that our country still has regarding fat- it isn't evil, and the book doesn't bill itself as low-calorie, so it is wrong to condemn it for not being so. The recipes here are so much better than what is out there, while still maintaining GOOD TASTE (the whole point, right!?) that you can't do wrong with it.

Whole Grain and High Fat, Cholesterol, and Sugar.......2007-08-21

All I have to say is don't buy this if you are looking to improve your health. Most of the recipes have sugar, eggs, heavy cream, cheese or some other high fat dairy product in them, not to mention liberal amounts of white flour. I would think that most people looking for a whole grain cookbook would want one that was more nutritionally sound.

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