Pros: Delicious and hearty vegetarian food
Cons: Author doesn’t seem to have read any cookbooks
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
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Archive for the ‘Healthy’ Category
“The Kripalu Cookbook: Gourmet Vegetarian Recipes,” Atma Jo Levitt
Thursday, August 10th, 2006“The Golden Door Cookbook,” Michel Stroot
Thursday, August 10th, 2006Pros: Healthy; some good recipes
Cons: Quite a few so-so recipes
Rating: 3 out of 5
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“Cooking Light: Annual Recipes 1997″
Thursday, August 10th, 2006Pros: Good healthy food; lots of interesting recipes; quick & easy recipes
Cons: Could be better quality dishes; not organized perfectly
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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“Canyon Ranch Cooking,” Jeanne Jones
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006Pros: Lots of recipes; provides healthy red meat recipes; good flavors; helpful info on cooking flavor into your food
Cons: Quality not always perfect
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“1,001 More Low-Fat Recipes,” Sue Spitler with Linda R. Yoakam
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006Pros: Delicious flavors; healthy recipes; plenty of fruits and vegetables; a wealth of recipes; nutritional information provided
Cons: Some textural issues; some use of fat-free ingredients is a little much; fiber information not provided
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“1,001 Low-Fat Recipes, Third Edition,” Sue Spitler with Linda R. Yoakam
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006Pros: Many recipes; simple directions; delicious flavors; healthy cooking; nutritional info
Cons: Some directions could use more detail; some flavors a little bland
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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“Stir-Fry to Szechuan: 100 Classic Chinese Recipes,” for Weight Watchers
Friday, August 4th, 2006Pros: 4-serving recipes; low-fat food; better than many other versions of these recipes I’ve tried
Cons: 4-serving recipes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Technorati Tags: Asian, book reviews, books, Chinese, cookbook reviews, cookbooks, food, health, Weight Watchers, reviews
“A Spoonful of Ginger,” Nina Simonds
Thursday, August 3rd, 2006Pros: Luscious food, clear directions, interesting stories
Cons: Occasional ingredients need to be special-ordered (but only rarely)
Rating: 5 out of 5
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“Healthy Latin Cooking,” Steven Raichlen
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006Pros: Some great recipes; well-organized
Cons: Some audience issues; lack of consistent quality
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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