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Well, he has "LOVED". I was looking for a cook book that was healthy but did not have recipes that taste like cardboard. every recipe I have made so far and I have made meals from this book the entire last week. I wanted to be able to make quick, easy, delicious meals for both of us. My husband is picky and likes meat and a side, no spices, just the flavor of the meat. Once you have your pantry stocked, which is a little pricey initially, you can almost make anything with just the main ingredient so it appears the pantry will more than pay for itself in the long run. The best part of this book, the meals are very easy to make and the flavors are remarkable, just like a restaurant.
When I bought "Cook Yourself Thin", this cookbook was recommended. In looking @ the other recipes, though, these recipes seem to be less stringent than the 'Cook Yourself Thin" recipes. I've never watch Elie Krieger's show on the food network, but it got good ratings, so I figured that I'd try it. I only made the turkey meatloaf so far--which was pretty awesome. Although Elie's recipes still have healthier, low-cal substitutions, they read like real recipes would read (especially the baked goods), which makes me feel that they will make a better product. The only reason for 4 stars is that I haven't made enough of the recipes to give it a higher rating.
Ellie Krieger's cookbook, The Foods You Crave: Lucious recipes for a healthy life, is delightful. She gives a healthy twist to some old favorites.some great tips.
That goal is perfectly met by this book. Meatball hero sandwich= yum yum. I got this book slightly on a whim. The two muffins in here are to die for (why are there only two.). All the meals are very pretty as a bonus. EVERY meal I've made from it has been good. The corn veggie soup= souper yum.
Easy to make, well laid out recipes, not hard to get of ingredients at all. My mom called me and said the book sounded like something I would like since I strive to cook with out any additives, preservatives, and get the most nutrition out of the meal, WHILE still being yummy. And the list goes on and on. I've made at least ten things, and everyone has been a total winner. The buckwheat blueberry pancakes = yum. The whole thing is well worth getting and trying to cook from for a couple weeks. It makes it much easier to feel proud of, and excited to serve.
I am getting ready to buy my fourth copy of this cookbook. I keep giving them away because I want famiy and friends to have it. It has great but still easy to make recipes; it has great pictures; it provides ideas for the entire meal. And, if that's not enough, it provides nutrition and calorie information.
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