Review of 1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes, 2nd ed. (Paperback)

I suppose, like the reviewer above said, that this isn't a beginning vegetarians cookbook, in the sense that it does not guide you through what it means to be vegetarian etc, etc, BUT, I'd like to point out that nowhere on the book does it say that is what it is (there are books for that).I also will agree that yes, in SOME of the recipies there are strange ingredients: fat-free half and half, cactus paddles, flavored cooking sprays... but there are over 1,000 recipies!Of course they had to get creative!
I think this cookbook is excellent, if you've been a vegetarian for awhile, and you like to cook, then this book is perfect for spicing up your everyday cuisine.The recipies are easy to follow, and so far (I've cooked a lot of dishes from this book) almost everything has been yummy.I'd like to add that if I can't find something I substitute.I use veggie bullion in place of stocks, and skim milk in place of fat free half and half, and I've never had any problems.The book has widened my scope on mixing vegetarian ingredients, enabling me to scan my pantry and whip up combinations I'd never thought of before.There is so much to chose from that you can keep it simple or get a little fancy!
Highly recommended!

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Just because it's vegetarian doesn't mean it's low fat!Inthis revised edition, Sue Spitler has developed and tested over onethousand tempting creations, including 500 entrees, virtually all withless than 30% of calories derived from fat. You'll find appetizers,soups, salads, entrees, side dishes, beans and grains, pastas, pizzas,desserts, and much more. Recipes for delicious Spinach and CheeseCrepes, Italian Sausage pizza, Shepherd's Veggie Pot Pie, Dim SumPlatter, Cheddar Cheese Souffle, and hundreds of others, are easy andquick to make, and use most of the foods you've always eaten. Everyrecipe is coded, so you can tell whether it's lacto-vegetarian,ovo-vegetarian, or pure vegan. Vegetarian or not, you'll never run outof ideas with this book. A new chapter has been added: "Veg Express,"for meals that are ready in less than 20 minutes.

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Review of 1,001 Low-Fat Soups & Stews: From Elegant Classics to Hearty One-Pot Meals (Paperback)

Like almost everyone else these days, I'm trying to eat right and stay healty. Thanks to this great book, I'm finding it easier to cook low fat meals. This book offers over 1000 low fat soup and stew recipes such as, chowders, different chilis, vegetarian soups, soups made out of fruit, seafood chowder, and my favorite chicken stew. Aside from the american recipes, this book contains popular recipes from countries such as, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa and Europe. The recipes are very detailed and easy to follow. For good tasting and healthy soup recipes, this is definately the book!

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Gathering favorite recipes from ten inventive chefs, 1,001 Low-Fat Soups and Stews offers everything from old standbys and classics (slimmed down for today's health-conscious eaters) to boldly seasoned chilis, chowders, bisques, hearty vegetarian stews, fruit soups, and chilled soups. In addition to American dishes, there are favorites from Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe, including Lobster and Shrimp Chowder, Moroccan Chicken Stew with Couscous, Cuban Black Bean Soup, Boeuf Bourguignon, and Sweet Cherry Soup. Each recipe has a nutritional analysis and diabetic exchanges. A crash course on soup-making, a glossary, and an index are also included.

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Review of 1,001 Low-Fat Desserts (Paperback)

Anyone who enjoys desserts but is concerned with fat intake should buy this book. The recipes are varied, ranging from classics to new inventions.The difficulty levels also vary, so it is easy to choose a quick and simplerecipe when in a hurry. This is a good reference that will be used for manyyears. Results are predictable and the taste is satisfactory.
However,one cannot expect these recipes to produce the sinfully rich and delicioustaste of high fat recipes. After all, fat adds the flavor! So, the butterand sugar recipes will still remain number 1 in my heart.

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With 1,001 Low-Fat Desserts, it's easy to make dreamy frosted cakes, deep-dish pies, tangy tarts, heavenly cream puffs, sugary cobblers, crunchy crisps, fluffy cheesecakes, custards, and souffls. Many favorite recipes are here, plus lots of new ones to try, including: Sour Cream Chocolate Layer Cake, Honey-Walnut Pumpkin Pie, Macadamia Nut Cheesecake, Coeurla Crme, Baklava, Viennese Apple Strudel, Mango Cobbler, and Key Lime Squares. There's even a chapter of quick-and-easy desserts and another of desserts made with artificial sweeteners instead of sugar.

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Review of 1,001 Low-Fat Recipes: Quick, Easy, Great-Tasting Recipes for the Whole Family (Paperback)

The food tastes good, the food looks good, the nutritional values are there.I cook, I eat, I just keep losing weight.Who could ask for anything more?

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This new edition of the acclaimed cookbook features starters such as Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Rolls and entrees including Grilled Red Snapper with Jalapeno Mayonnaise. New to the third edition are icons indicating recipes with less than 10 percent of calories from fat. Illustrations are also included in this user-friendly book.

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Review of The Vegetarian Gourmet's Easy Low-Fat Favorites (Paperback)

I bought this book about a year ago after I decided I wanted to be a vegetarian, but had no clue how to prepare meals w/o meat.Hinman's book is definately full of great ideas.I have used so many of the recipes that the pages of the books are stained or torn from so much use.
The book is divided into several sections including: salads and dressings, grains, pastas, stove top dishes, casseroles, breads, fruits, vegetables, soups, desserts, and beverages.Definately full of recipes that have plenty of protein w/o tons of fat or calories.It is so easy to make some of these.Most recipes can be done in under 1/2 an hour.Even my texan, meat eating family has enjoyed the cooking from this recipe book. It is a MUST BUY!

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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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Review of 1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes: Delicious, Easy-to-Make, Healthy Meals for Everyone (Paperback)

This is one of the best vegetarian cookbook ever. Most of the recipes are simple and fast to make, and all of them delicious.
It classified every meal into vegan, lacto-ovo, lacto, and ovo; and each recipe has the nutrionational guide too.
In the last edition they added the Smart Carbs chapter, for vegeterians that are also interested in wiselly choosing their carbohydrates.
I totally recommend this book for everyone that want to eat in a healthier way.

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This new edition of the vegetarian kitchen bible reflects current food trends and styles of cooking. Catering to the needs of today's busy cooks, from committed vegetarians to "flexitarians" to those simply looking for inventive ideas for peak-of-season produce, the recipes are easier and faster to prepare, with fewer ingredients and more concise cooking methods. The recipes, which all adhere to American Heart Association guidelines, emphasize "super foods" - foods that boast high nutritional, antioxidant, and phytochemical qualities - including blueberries, pomegranate juice, edamame, leafy dark greens, beans and legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and soy. Included are recipes from every category, from appetizers through desserts, with more than 500 entrees, offering a superb assortment of satisfying meals that are low in fat and rich in flavor. Each recipe is labeled with an identifying icon for vegan, lacto-vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian, and lacto-ovo-vegetarian. Nutritional data and diabetic exchanges are provided for each recipe.

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