FRIED CHICKEN, MACARONI AND CHEESE, BROWNIES, AND 147 OTHER FAVORITE RECIPES UNDER 350 CALORIES
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May 07, 2010
Pat
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There are a few recipes that looked all right, but I guess I am enough of a food snob to cringe at the idea of "diet" and "substitute" products that are on the market to make a recipe "healthy". For one thing, most products on the grocery shelves are so full of salt and sugar that it will never be healthy or "diet" no matter what. The original taste of foods are totally lost on people nowadays. Example:mayonnaise-Taking the time to make your own mayo can b
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Mar 30, 2010
Kristi
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Rocco DiSpirito's cookbook, Now Eat This!: 150 of America's Favorite Comfort Foods, All Under 350 Calories, is a great idea!! The author became interested in his own healthy diet along with weight loss and exercise because of chronic back problems. He was also a chef for the television show "The Biggest Loser" so he created these recipes with a purpose. The list of substitutions in the introduction of the book are especially helpful and include suggestions such as cauliflower for wh
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Dec 07, 2010
Tracings
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The subtitle, "150 of America's favorite foods, all under 350 calories" should clue you in to the idea that these are low cal recipes. So yeah, the brownies are gonna be made with Splenda. But there are plenty of appetizers, main courses, and side dishes that have some inspired substitutions to reduce calories. I can vouch for a number of these recipes: eggplant manicotti, chicken caccitore, fettucini alfredo, and pork with apples were all scrumptious and didn't use any processed fo
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Mar 21, 2011
K.
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I read one of Rocco's previous cookbooks -- Eat this, not that -- and thought the premise was interesting. It was how to fix and eat a reasonable facsimile of a fast food item. This cookbook takes that concept and applies it to comfort foods. The problem with both cookbooks is that people who eat fast food do so because it is quick; they don't want to cook anything, especially nothing that requires the attention his recipes require. And when I am craving comfort food, a vaguely representative m
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May 17, 2010
Heather
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Lots of really great ideas. The thin crust pizza recipe is delish! There's also a mayonnaise substitute made with Greek yogurt that makes a huge batch but is pretty good.
One complaint would be he relies on several processed food items. Sure they may be lower fat/calories but at what cost (health and environmentally)? I do use some substitute products but I try to be choosy and limit them. And some of the items he mentions by name might be hard to find. One replacement product I would More...
One complaint would be he relies on several processed food items. Sure they may be lower fat/calories but at what cost (health and environmentally)? I do use some substitute products but I try to be choosy and limit them. And some of the items he mentions by name might be hard to find. One replacement product I would More...
Oct 05, 2011
Sanyashnick
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I like a number of the dishes in this book. Some of them include penne alla vodka, spaghetti carbonara, and cheese steaks. My guests have enjoyed these meals too, and it feels good to serve comfort food comfortably (healthy that is). Some dishes I have put off trying as they seem more apt for a more experienced cook, but I think with time I will be willing to give them a try.
Aug 21, 2011
Sarah
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A disappointing read after so much hype. Many of his recipes rely on diet and processed foods and the recipes really aren't that revolutionary or interesting. I would've expected more from a chef. Also, while the cookbook offers recipes that have lower calorie counts, little attention is paid to essential nutrients and other things your body needs to stay healthy.
May 21, 2011
Erica
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I didn't particularly like that pretty much all of the desserts used created sugar substitutes and some of the food still didn't sound particularly good for my digestive system, but I did find just a few good options.
Jan 25, 2011
Kathleen
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A great resource if you want family favorites & comfort foods without all the fat. Still a fair amount of work, but good food doesn't typically come super-easy.
My favorites?
Steak au Poivre & Classic Tiramisu.
My favorites?
Steak au Poivre & Classic Tiramisu.
Dec 10, 2010
Lily
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Only made one recipe so far from this book (the brownies) which I thought were OK, but the fiance thought were too bitter. Partly because I only had extra dark cocoa on hand? I'll have to try more recipes...
May 19, 2011
Anne
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Only found 5 recipes I'd definitely want to try but I don't feel like writing them down. It's a $22 book with lots of good ideas but more than what I want to attempt just now.
Aug 03, 2010
Ruby
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The best of the best--I haven't cooked anything from this yet that was bad--when I'm away from home--all I can think about is getting home to cook from this book--it's adictive.
Jan 08, 2012
A
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Some really great ideas, but a bit heavy on the use of processed products. Liked the flash-frying and whole wheat pastas, but not the "diet" products.
Dec 05, 2010
Blair
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I've already made a few of the recipes contained in this book. Easy, quick, tasty, and certainly more healthy than what most people are accustomed to eating!
Feb 01, 2012
Anne
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There's a reason why I love Rocco's cookbooks. His recipes are the best and at the same time they are healthier and very flavorful.
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Oct 23, 2010
Megan
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So far, so good! The No Cream, No Cry Penne alla Vodka was especially tasty. Looking forward to trying out more recipes!
Jun 15, 2011
Lori
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One of the best books I have read for making comfort foods (mac N cheese, etc) low fat but still so very tasty.
May 16, 2011
Valerie
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Everything I have cooked from this cookbook is amazing, and healthier than anything I can buy as takeout!
May 20, 2011
Nancy
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Surprised myself with this . . . I actually had to buy it, something I seldom do these days.
May 18, 2010
I copied several recipes out of this one - they all sound delish! Can't wait to try them!
May 08, 2010
Amy
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This book wasn't what I thought it was going to be, and is more suited to those who are looking to adjust their diets due for weight loss.
May 22, 2010
Molly
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Wow, these recipes look soooo good! I'll have to update this when I've made them and reveal if they taste like expensive cardboard or not.
Jul 29, 2011
Janet
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I thought this was done very well. Lots of great pictures and ideas to eat well. I am not sure how cheap these meals can be made, that is yet to be seen but I do know there are some I am axious to try.
Dec 06, 2010
Beka
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A really neat cookbook with lots of awesome recipe that you can feel better about eating.
