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130 of 130 found the following review helpful:
 A great introduction to low-fat cookingApr 08, 2000
After my husband had emergency heart bypass surgery and we were suddenly plunged into a low-fat lifestyle, I looked at almost every low-fat cookbook in print. This one is my favorite. There are full-page color photos and a complete nutritional analysis for each recipe. The recipes are easy and taste good, and don't use weird ingredients like pureed prunes or carob powder. The Lemon Meringue Cake with Strawberries was a big hit - I plan to try out the Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake, too. Overall, a very easy introduction to a different way of life.
67 of 67 found the following review helpful:
Fabulous!May 23, 2002
By C. M. Ries
My husband and I have both recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol and could both lose some weight. I purchased this cookbook from Amazon.com and have been trying each of the recipes. I have been very highly surprised, thinking that if it was low-fat or low-cholesterol, I would have to saccrifice taste in my cooking. Not so. This cookbook offers wonderfully, easy recipes which are so delicious. It offers nutrition info on each recipe, as well as the time it will take to cook the meal (most under 30 minutes). Every recipe we've tried (and we're going to try them all) has been great. My husband doesn't even notice that it's healthy! The recipes are also very simple to make. I go through the book and make my shopping list from the ingredients of the recipes I want to put on my menu for the week. Some of our favorites have been: The Cajun Mustard Pork Chops, Hearty Beef and Veggies, and Lemon Dill Shrimp. You'll be happy if you get this recipe book.
28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Wonderfully Simple and Tasteful!Apr 16, 2003
By MI_Hiker
This book is packed not only with yummy recipes but also with great information regarding Cholesterol, Fat, and Calories. Just tried the chocolate brownies and they are wonderful!!! They definitely don't taste low calorie and low cholesterol! Each recipe is listed as being either Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, and/or Low Calorie so no matter what your diet needs you'll find recipes you love. Most of the recipes are low in all 3 areas, even the desserts!!! This book is worth it for the nutritional information alone but please make sure and try the chocolate brownies!!!
39 of 41 found the following review helpful:
 Too Much Off-the-Shelf ProductsJan 29, 2006
By A. Foodie
This book is still the quintessential Betty Crocker I grew up with. Somehow I thought Betty would have grown up with her baby-boomer audience who learned the benefits of cooking with fresh, unadulterated foods. The majority of recipes in this book depend heavily on off-the-shelf products for the sake of convenience.
If you are NOT into baking or cooking with products like Bisquick, margarine, instant pudding mix, frozen fat-free whipped topping mix (Dream Whip), refrigerated hash browns from a bag and in general all forms of fat free dairy products and canned vegetables, seasoning mixes, bottled dressings, and one minute rice, you may want to rethink ordering this book.
To give credit, the few recipes that include lentils, legume and grains, like Mushroom-Curry Bulgur, Cheesy Soy Burgers and Indian Lentils and Rice seem to be simply prepared and hearty.
This also is not a book to buy if you are looking to boost your fiber intake (daily recommendations are 35g a day of fiber). I have been advised by my physician that increasing one's daily fiber intake can reduce cholesterol by as much as 15%. With the exception of the few recipes that include beans (as I mentioned above), many of the servings in the book list no more than 6 grams of fiber, most are only 2 or 3 grams per serving.
After perusing the book, I opted to return it, unused.
24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
Mouth-Watering RecipesSep 17, 2002
"Low fat" and "low cholesterol" don't have to mean low flavor! These recipes have a great variety. Most of the recipes are very easy to follow, use basic ingredients and don't require hours of preparation. Granted there are a few recipes, as in any cookbook, that are a bit extravagant, but those are great for entertianing company and still sticking to your diet.
As an example of the simplicity: Mushroom & Mozzerella Risotto (Prep=10 min, Cook=35 min), Country Turkey Stroganoff (Prep=10 min, Cook=15 min), and Chicken & Cornbread Stuffing Casserole (Prep=15, Cook=15).
Great tasting recipes, great variety, easy to make!
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