Review of Carb Conscious Vegetarian: 150 Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle (Paperback)

I have a very large collection of vegetarian cookbooks and I have to limit myself now to only adding books that offer something truly special.Well, I know that I can always rely on Robin Robertson and I was looking forward to the release of this book.I have had wonderful results with her other vegetarian cookbooks including Vegan Planet, The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook, Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker and others.I actually own all of her cookbooks.It is amazing how she never fails to provide delicious, simple to prepare, reliable and flavorful vegetarian recipes and this newest cookbook doesn't disappoint!

I highly recommend Carb Conscious Vegetarian for all vegetarian and vegan households.Actually, anyone who is interested in eating more healthfully can benefit from this collection of recipes.Plus, they are all creative and delicious.This book is different from some other vegetarian cookbooks because it doesn't rely heavily on dairy products or refined carbohydrates to add the bulk of meals.Every recipe is vegan and combines fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, soy, whole grains and spices to achieve great results.

The Ginger Sherry Tofu with Green Beans and Water Chestnuts was so awesome that we made it two nights in a row and devoured it entirely.It is easy to prepare and the fresh taste was awesome.We also tried the Sultry Summer Salsa and that was one of the prettiest and best tasting salsas we have ever had.It is perfectly tangy thanks to the tomatillos (which I had never tried before) and the colors are beautifully vibrant with yellow, green and red.It was perfect and my hubby is a salsa connoisseur.We also tried yummy Spice-Rubbed Vegetable Kebobs, Many-Vegetable Bulgur Pilaf and White Bean Hummus with Green Chiles and Black Olives, again yummy!What impresses me the most about Robin Robertson's cookbooks is how she is able to keep things so simple and still pack a flavor punch.The results are consistently outstanding.

Basically it boils down to a few key aspects for any good cookbook:

Delicious food - Everything we have tried so far has been easy and very tasty.

Reusability - We will make all of the recipes we tried again and are looking forward to making so many more recipes.This is the kind of cookbook that inspires you to get into the kitchen and actually cook and there are 150 recipes to choose from.

Nicely laid out design - Carb Conscious Vegetarian has nice easy on the eyes green colored text with clean font and design.

Must have a good index - This book has two very good indexes, one recipe index and one general index.

Extras - She does a very good job explaining carbohydrates and includes several useful appendixes so that we can understand our carbohydrate consumption.Also every recipe has detailed nutrition information.

To get all of the above from a tried and true vegetarian cookbook author at a low price is even better.I read lots of book reviews and would never want to steer anyone wrong.Do yourself a favor and pick Carb Conscious Vegetarian.My husband and I are very pleased with the results and I am sure that you will be too.

Bottom line - This book makes it a pleasure to eat sensibly and eat well!

Product 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.

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Review of Cooking TLC: Truly Low Carb Cooking Volume 1 (Spiral-bound)

I have purchased 5 or 6 copies of this book and have given away all but one of them.The recipes in this cookbook are incredibly easy to follow, and for someone like myself who has not spent much time in the kitchen, that aspect of the book is critical and much appreciated.Detailed descriptions are given for everything.
When I first began my low carb journey I was resigned to eating food that satisfied me physically but was rather repetitious.With Truly Low Carb Cooking I have experienced something very different.Karen Rysavy has shown us that there is virually nothing that cannot be converted to a low carbohydrate way of eating, and most of this can be done by using ingredients that are readily available to most people.
It is variety that helps us stick with a particular way of living.This cookbook is surely that, and more.It contains helpful household and cooking hints, as well as recipes for a wide variety of dishes that are truly a pleasure to eat.Creamy Cucumbers, Heavenly Mousse, Catsup, Creamy Seafood Bake - the variety is amazing!
I recommend this book without reservation!Put this on your Christmas list for yourself or the food afficionado in your life!

Product Description
More than 135 delicious, original recipes for the low carb foods that you will want to make and eat again and again!Whether you are diabetic, overweight, struggling with elevated cholesterol levels, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or you are suffering from a myriad of other health disorders, this cookbook will help you cope by lowering your carbohydrates while NOT lowering your standards for good taste!This cookbook is a convenient 6" x 8.5" in size when closed, so it takes up less of your valuable counter space while in use. TRUE coil spiral binding (not those binding machine "combs") mean the pages turn easily, lay flat, stay open to the page you are using, and last a long time.It includes lots of handy kitchen tips, as well as metric and Celsius recipe conversions for international users.Recipes are confined to a single page in almost all instances, making them easier to follow.All the recipes are easy to follow and cook - you do NOT need to be an experienced cook to use this book! The typeface is bold and clear and easy to read and the book is printed on heavy-duty paper. Clear plastic slip covers front and back protect against kitchen splashes or other mishaps.

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Review of Low Carb 1-2-3: 225 Simply Great 3-Ingredient Recipes (Paperback)

If you're thinking that cooking healthy is hard, be sure to check out this cookbook! Each dish has 3 ingredients, is tasty and is very good for you.

First, the variety. People who complain that low carbing is boring haven't taken a look at this cookbook. You get Pan Seared Rib-eye with Agurula. There's pot-roasted turkey with smokey onions. How about broccoli smothered in wine and olive oil?

These dishes are NOT hard. As I said, they all involve just three main ingredients. Some might open your horizons a bit - for example I *love* snow peas, but I know people who have never tried them. I also love pine nuts! They are quite good for you and tasty too. All of these things can be found at your average supermarket, and once you realize the wealth of healthy foods that you like, your menu planning gets more and more interesting.

Each recipe comes with the total carbs, the fiber, fat, saturated fat, protein, calories, and more - so even if you're not low carbing, you can see just how healthy in ALL ways these dishes are. The author feels strongly that eating healthy is about watching all of the problem areas and finding dishes that are fresh, healthy, nutritious and low in harmful items.

My one complaint with this book is that there are no photos of dishes. I LOVE photos to help me get an idea of what a dish is all about.

Even so, I highly recommend this cookbook. It covers everything from breakfasts to desserts, from drinks to appetizers for parties and main dishes. You can easily eat this way every day for years and never get bored - and amaze your friends and family with delicious, healthy dishes.

Highly recommended!

Product Description
Low-carb cooking has never been this easy-or delicious!
Now 1-2-3 cooking goes low-carb, and the results are simply fabulous! Here readers learn how to createdishes that are not only low-carb but low in calories and saturated fat-from Pan-Seared Tuna Niçoise, Baked Eggs Splendido, and Wasabi-Stuffed Shrimp to Fresh Cherry Compote with Chocolate Drizzle-each using only three ingredients!
In Low Carb 1-2-3 readers will discover:
o Recipes that fit effortlessly into any low-carb or good-carb diet, including South Beach, Atkins, and Sugar Busters
o 225 great-tasting dishes created by an award-winning chef
o A focus on healthy eating with recipes that promote good fats and carbs; shun trans-fats; use whole, unprocessed, fresh ingredients; and eliminate white flour and sugar
o An accurate carb count for each recipe, lists of low-glycemic index foods, and 100 menu plans
Perfect for today's busy lifestyles, these recipes make it easy for anyone to eat more healthfully every day.

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