Synopses & Reviews
Learn to cook like a pro, from the pros!
Team up with Weight Watchers, the foremost authority on weight loss, and the chefs from The Culinary Institute of America, the countrys premier cooking school, to make flavorful, imaginativeand healthydishes with ease.
Learn how to be creative without being complicated when you sample the more than 250 enticing recipes collected here. Roasted Vegetable Lasagne, Thai Beef Salad, Spicy Chicken-Peanut Dumplings, and Almost-Fudge Trufflesthese and dozens of other delectable dishes are offered up by leading chefs intent on bringing out the full natural flavors of food. In addition to delicious and healthy recipes, youll also discover chefs tips and secrets for great food, step-by-step illustrations of cooking techniques, and advice on the art of plating food. Complete with Weight Watchers POINTS® information, full nutrition information, and 30 color photos showcasing finished dishes, this is a book everyone who appreciates great food will want to own.
Enjoy Delectable Dishes:
Simple but Special
Clams Steamed in Beer
Lentil, Olive, and Orange Salad
Lamb Shish Kebab
Favorites with Pizzazz
Pizza with Wild Mushrooms and Goat Cheese
Bolivian Beef Stew
Lemon-Ginger Grilled Chicken
Fresh Ideas
Whiskey-Glazed Smoked Turkey Breast with Orange Herb Conserve
Seared Salmon with Moroccan Spice Crust
Berry Coulis
Synopsis
The complete how-to cookbook for losing weight without losing great taste
Weight Watchers has teamed up with The Culinary Institute of America the country s premier cooking school to create this irresistible collection of recipes for fresh, creative dishes that are packed with flavor, not calories. Accompanied by more than 60 tantalizing color photographs, the 250 accessible recipes offer delicious options for every part of the menu, from a satisfying Penne with Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Sauce entré e to a simple-but-spectacular Berry Napoleon dessert. Every recipe includes nutritional information and POINTS® values from the Weight Watchers Winning Points® Weight Loss Plan, making it easy to maintain a healthy diet. Throughout, the chefs of The Culinary Institute of America share expert tips on shopping and meal preparation, including clever techniques like dry-searing meats, working pizza dough, and more.
Weight Watchers is America s most trusted weight-loss program More than 25 million people have lost weight with Weight Watchers, and over one million people a week attend Weight Watchers meetings throughout the world.
About the Author
WEIGHT WATCHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. is the world's leading provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of Company-owned and franchise operations. Weight Watchers holds almost 50,000 meetings each week where members receive group support and learn about healthy eating patterns, behavior modification and physical activity. WeightWatchers.com provides innovative, subscription weight management products over the Internet and is the leading Internet-based weight management provider in the world. In addition, Weight Watchers offers a wide range of products, publications and programs for those interested in weight loss and weight control.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Healthy Eating in the Twenty-first Century.
Chapter 2: Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres.
Chapter 3: Salads.
Chapter 4: Soups.
Chapter 5: Pizzas, Sandwiches, and Wraps.
Chapter 6: Pasta.
Chapter 7: Fish.
Chapter 8: Shellfish.
Chapter 9: Poultry.
Chapter 10: Meat and Game.
Chapter 11: Grains.
Chapter 12: Eggs, Beans, and Tofu.
Chapter 13: Vegetables.
Chapter 14: Fruits.
Chapter 15: Breads.
Chapter 16: Desserts.
Index.