Excellent recipes for every day
I've really enjoyed this book. It's about what we're always striving for - better ways to eat, and care for ourselves. I love that Pam focuses on bettering how you feel about yourself emotionally, as well as physically.
The Union Square Bar Nuts recipe has become a favorite in our house, and I'm just waiting on getting a smaller crockpot so I can more often cook the beautiful oatmeal recipe.
I highly recommend this book.
Great in all ways but one
In most ways, I really liked this book. I enjoyed her personal writing style and the recipes are great. I have her "How to Cook Without a Book" as well,which I have used and enjoyed. I esp. liked the foil packet recipes in this new book.
The reason I give this book 4 instead of 5 stars is
how many of the recipes I found weren't really all that healthy. I was surprised to see how much sugar and flour were in so many of her recipes, and how much pasta and pizza, even if slightly healthier versions. I would
have liked some delicious healthy snacks and dessert recipes, without
all the sugar and flour, which I try to stay away from because they are simply unhealthy and to maintain my weight. I am a generally healthy eater, and trying to maintain my weight as I've gotten older, and am always looking for healthy recipes that still taste good. So was surprised to see how all the snack and nibbles and most of the dessert recipes really weren't anything I'd make, even though this book was touted as one for weight loss and eating healthy. Same exact book, with healthy versions without sugar and flour for snacks and nibbles and desserts, would have been 5 stars. I just have had to skip those sections, as I'd be gaining weight if started eating like that. The rest of the book I would highly recommend.
Amazing food---I love this book!
I've made several of the recipes---all absolutely fantastic but what I really love about this book is how it's laid out to make menu planning incredibly effortless. I'm using her recipes to cook from for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week and then 4 nights a week I'm cooking her dinner recipes (on the 5th night I'm experimenting with other books and the 6th we go out or have leftovers).
I also love that she encourages indulgence (in a low fat way, of course) which is key for me to lose weight. She teaches basic recipes that you can alter and more importantly her recipes are FULL of flavor so you feel satisfied. Even my kids, who are beyond picky, have loved her recipes and believe me, that is saying a lot!
I LOVE this book so much I felt compelled to write a review--a first for me!
Perfectly Wonderful
Moderation wins in this cookbook which actually presents a sustainable approach to healthier eating that doesn't sacrifice flavor or satisfaction! I have an extensive cookbook collection. Since I have started focusing on making healthier choices the majority of the time, this cookbook easily become my favorite. I like how many of the recipes really teach you a method with a variety of options/suggestions and allow you to create the perfect meal for you. I also especially love the vegetable roasting techniques and the Quick Tomato-Stewed Zucchini with Bail and Garlic...simple yet wonderful. I highly reccomend this cookbook!
Good and Easy
Recipes are easy to follow. Ingredients are easy to find. So far, everyone has liked what I've made.
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