Synopses & Reviews
In 1999, George weighed 467 pounds and was on disability leave from his job. His fifteen-year-old son weighed 300 pounds, and his older son and wife both topped 200 pounds each. Recognizing the health crisis they were in, the Stella family began a whole new way of eating and together shed more than 550 pounds. With George's background as a chef at some of Florida's finest restaurants, the Stella family was able to create their own recipes for delicious low-carb meals.
Livin' Low-Carb contains more than 125 of these quick, easy, restaurant-quality recipes, including favorites, such as Low-carb Pizza, Tequila Chicken Quesadillas, Maple Pecan Pancakes, and Quick Chocolate Almond Ice Cream. George knows how to feed all kinds of appetites on all kinds of budgets. Even picky eaters will find recipes they like and tips on how to substitute low-carb ingredients and still enjoy their favorite comfort foods.
More than just recipes, Livin' Low-Carb offers the Stellas' own inspirational story and advice for other families looking to transform their health and diets. With sensitivity and a sense of humor, George answers frequently asked questions, such as how to eat low-carb while traveling, which foods are highest in carbohydrates, and whether eating a low-carb diet is safe.
Livin' Low-Carb is a practical and inspirational guide to adopting a low-carb diet the whole family will enjoy.
Review
"George and his wife, Rachel, are really truly chefs (unlike me, who is merely a good home cook) with a low-carb story to tell. If you think I'm on a mission from God, wait till you meet George!"
Synopsis
George lost weight with Stella Style: "eating fresh foods, using low-carb ingredients to reinvent your old favorites, developing better eating habits, and, most of all eating food you love!" And he wasn't the only one: The entire Stella family shed more than 560 pounds.
In Livin' Low Carb, George has brought together more than 125 of the Stella family's favorite recipes. For breakfast there are Blueberry Pancakes or George's Gorgeous Macadamia Banana Muffins. For lunch or dinner try Low-Carb Pizza, Tequila Chicken Quesadillas, Spaghetti Squash Alfredo, Lasagna, Anaheim Shrimp Scampi, and Southern Fried Chicken. And don't forget soups, salads, and vegetables! You'll find recipes here for Key West Caesar Salad, Turkey Vegetable Soup, and Garlic Mock Mashed Potatoes. If it's sweets you crave, try Chocolate Pecan Brownies or New York Ricotta Cheesecake. There are also party recipes (Nutty Muddy Trail Mix, Teriyaki Sesame Tuna Skewers), tasty drink concoctions (Strawberry Milkshakes, Lemon-Lime Slushees), and a wide array of condiments and dressings (including Quick and Easy Ketchup and Thousand Island Dressing).
These recipes feature easy-to-find, low-carb ingredients that will fit any budget. More than just a cookbook, Livin' Low Carb is a practical guide to a sustainable low-carb lifestyle.
Synopsis
George lost weight with Stella Style: "eating fresh foods, using low-carb ingredients to reinvent your old favorites, developing better eating habits, and, most of all -- eating food you love!" And he wasn't the only one: The entire Stella family shed more than 560 pounds.
In Livin' Low Carb, George has brought together more than 125 of the Stella family's favorite recipes. For breakfast there are Blueberry Pancakes or George's Gorgeous Macadamia Banana Muffins. For lunch or dinner try Low-Carb Pizza, Tequila Chicken Quesadillas, Spaghetti Squash Alfredo, Lasagna, Anaheim Shrimp Scampi, and Southern Fried Chicken. And don't forget soups, salads, and vegetables! You'll find recipes here for Key West Caesar Salad, Turkey Vegetable Soup, and Garlic Mock Mashed Potatoes. If it's sweets you crave, try Chocolate Pecan Brownies or New York Ricotta Cheesecake. There are also party recipes (Nutty Muddy Trail Mix, Teriyaki Sesame Tuna Skewers), tasty drink concoctions (Strawberry Milkshakes, Lemon-Lime Slushees), and a wide array of condiments and dressings (including Quick and Easy Ketchup and Thousand Island Dressing).
These recipes feature easy-to-find, low-carb ingredients that will fit any budget. More than just a cookbook, Livin' Low Carb is a practical guide to a sustainable low-carb lifestyle.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;George Stella,andlt;/bandgt; a professional chef for more than twenty years, is the author of George Stella's andlt;Iandgt;Livin' Low Carbandlt;/iandgt; and the host of the Food Network's andlt;Iandgt;Low Carb and Lovin' It.andlt;/iandgt; He lives with his wife and sons, Anthony and Christian, in Norwalk, Connecticut.