Who is making a resolution to eat healthier this year? If you are, Comfort Food Makeovers: Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Homestyle Dishes is a good place to find some better-for-you food ideas. Elaine Magee is the "recipe doctor" for WebMD. In other words, she is the one who makes over all the high fat, unhealthy favorites that users ask about into healthier, lighter versions that are just as flavorful.
The primary techniques that the book uses are using lower fat ingredients (low fat milk, light sour cream, etc) and simply eliminating some of the fat. The serving sizes are also slightly reduced, but the recipes usually have more fiber than the originals, which will help you feel fuller. The recipes sound pretty much like those you would find in a full-fat cookbook, but you'll probably enjoy Pecan Sticky Buns, Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken, Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes and Fudge Truffle Cheesecake just a little bit more knowing that they're better for you. Complete nutritional information, as well as information for a non-lightened recipe, is given for each dish.
May is National BBQ Month and National Hamburger Month
Cupcakes, not for dessert (unless beef is your idea of a treat)
Because eating French Fries in the car is so tough
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1-01-2007 @ 2:26PM
MJ said...
Im there on this one! Well done!
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1-01-2007 @ 2:27PM
Foodie Bride said...
This sounds like a great way to start on our "cook healthier" resolution - I'm gonna pick this book up this week!
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1-01-2007 @ 2:27PM
Elaine Magee said...
What a nice way to start 2007--with such a nice mention for my latest cookbook!
I am SO glad you liked it Nicole. It sounds like you understood the spirit of the cookbook quite well.
I am so grateful for the mention and I wish you a happy and healthy 2007!
--Elaine Magee
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