Showing posts with label George Stella. Show all posts
Showing posts with label George Stella. Show all posts

11/15/2009

Review of Eating Stella Style: Low-Carb Recipes for Healthy Living (Paperback)

I'm a real Stella fan as you can read by my review of his first book.Either one will give you the basics to shed the pounds and keep them off with sensible low-carb life, not counting, but shopping wise and cooking really good food that'll work.

Again, my fascination and usage of George's books are especially for breakfast and lunch and snacks, for these and maybe you are the toughest for this reviewer to keep it creative and healthy.This collection is like his first, just outstanding.You'll enjoy such as: Riviera Omelet (with prochiutto or Parma; Southwestern Breakfast Bites; Cinanamon Toast Pancakes!!!!; Chirstian's Banana Bread Muffins; Uncle Al's Sausage and Peppers Casserole; Kim's Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Lemony White Wine Sauce; Thai Scallop and Prawn Stir-Fry;Roasted Pecan and Herb-Crusted Salmon; Forzen Custard Ice Cream.

Did I mention great Entrees and Desserts as well!Each recipe is not only given the needful nutrition breakouts and good instructions, but each further has "Make It Memorable" and "Healthful Hint" sections.These are really neat, as it has other menu recipe ideas and differences with those on rapid diet descent.

With some nice color photos and all the aids you'll need to keep on low-carb track, this is nice resource for our culinary time.



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11/10/2009

Review of George Stella's Livin' Low Carb: Family Recipes Stella Style (Paperback)

This is one of the best of the plethora of low carb cookbooks in the train that this glycemic index relevaltion has created.

Why one of the best?How about a family of four losing a combined total of 560 pounds on it?How about a gourmet chef who gives us what worked with them to achieve this?How about unique approach and recipes which apply this?

I was attracted to this after watching George on his FoodNetwork program.He is very humble, yet reliable credentialed chef who has experiemnted with many twists and combos of good cooking yet with low carb.

It avoids lots of the scientific stuff but emphasizes what must happen in pantry and cooking to achieve a healthier diet habit.Sugar and carbs are of course the focus.His approach is doable and the taste is exceptional.I especially like his approach with heavy cream, butter and low-carb foods.

What I find especially attractive is his breakfast section, one of the toughest meals of the day for most of us to habitually maintain healthy and yet one of the most important.So there is such variety and ease of prep here, with great muffin and omelet and blinis and quiche.Great advice to make them up in advance, freeze and then micro each morning with coffee.Try: "Ham and Cheddar Morning Muffins" or "George's Gorgeous Macadamia Banana Muffins" or "On-Hand Omelet."

The other menu sections are equally creative, filling and easy to prep: Grilled Country-Style Pork Ribs with Bourbon Barbecue Sauce; Ham and Mock Potato Soup; Chocolate Pecan Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting; Jicama Matchstick Fries; Minute Steak Salad; Tequilla Chicken;

There are some 125 recipes in this collection, with easy to follow instructions and advice as well as some color photos.I appreciate the choice of paperback and resultant price for this.Great addition to one's collection or as only low carb source.Highly recommended.



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