Fat Free & Delicious
If you think that eating healthy means giving up flavor and pleasure, you're in for a treat. Author Robert Siegel was an overweight gourmet cook heading for a heart bypass when he changed his eating and eliminated meat, dairy, and dietary fat. His next challenge was to revamp those healthy but boring recipes so that he and his dinner guests would feel satisfied, not deprived. Before long he was "The Healthy Gourmet," teaching thousands how to cook "fat free and delicious"--giving up fat but keeping the flavor.Fat Free and Deliciouscontains 176 recipes, from appetizers to desserts, to please every palate. You'll find fat-free and ultra-low-fat modifications of traditional recipes such as Sloppy Joes, Lasagna, and French Fries (baked instead of fried); international favorites like Fruit Crepes, Teriyaki Noodles, Fiesta Chili, and Mushroom Stroganoff; and innovations like Mock Guacamole (with cauliflower, tofu, and peas), Savory Mushroom Gravy (only 7 percent fat), and German Carob Cake. Each recipe includes calories, fat grams, and fat percentages, and a number are marked "quick and easy"--ready in 15 minutes or less. If you're trying to eat healthier, this book will get you on the right path without sacrificing taste. Highly recommended.--Joan Price