Synopses & Reviews
The trusted classic from Weight Watchers, now with a bonus section of 40 slow cooker recipes The most trusted name in healthy lifestyle, Weight Watchers leads the way to eating well—and losing weight. Packed with 500 recipes for every occasion, this book is delicious proof that healthy eating means you don't have to give up your favorite foods. It's so easy to enjoy meals with family and friends—holidays or everyday—with these tempting recipes that both beginners and experienced cooks will love.
This newest edition has everything you'll need to cook—and eat—in a healthier way: included is a new chapter with slow cooker recipes, hundreds of tips, helpful how-to photography, sidebars filled with must-have advice, and plenty of fresh ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beyond. An added feature: all recipes have been tagged for skill level. This book has been completely redesigned and boasts all new photography. And, of course, this revised edition includes the latest information on the popular and successful Weight Watchers program.
- Includes more than 60 gorgeous full-color recipe photos and instructive how-to images
- Features more than 500 recipes, including essential basics, breakfasts, lunches, soups and stews, vegetarian meals, baked goods, and desserts
- Now with more whole grain and vegetable dishes that help you eat healthier and stay full longer
- With a bonus section of 40 slow cooker recipes
Synopsis
The Healthy Cook's Best Kitchen CompanionEating well and losing weight have never beeneasier—or more delicious! This comprehensive Weight Watchers cookbook is packed with more than 500 fresh and flavorful recipes for every meal and virtually every occasion. With countless cooking tips, helpful how-to's, and sixty color photographs, Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook is the all-in-one kitchen resource you'll turn to again and again for great ideas and inspiration.
Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or something special to spice up a weekend brunch, you'll find a variety of recipes to choose from on every page, ranging from classic comfort foods to zesty international dishes.
Throughout, Weight Watchers nutrition and cooking experts offer you simple, flexible ways to achieve your weight-loss goals without giving up favorite foods.
Here's what is inside:
More than 500 healthy recipes, including Core Plan recipes and POINTS values for every recipe
Information on Weight Watchers' popular Flex Plan
A brand-new holiday baking chapter, with recipes from around the world
Handy recipe icons (for Core Plan, 20 minutes or less, spicy, and 5 POINTS values or less)
Complete nutrition information—including trans fats
Valuable tips, how-to's, substitutions, and leftover ideas
And much more
Synopsis
Readers will find variety on every page of this thoroughly revised edition, whether they're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or something special to spice up a weekend brunch. With choices ranging from classic comfort foods to zesty international dishes, boredom is never on the menu.
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
Introduction · vii
1 New Basics · 3
2 Breakfasts and Brunches · 35
3 Starters and Light Meals · 55
4 Salads—Sides and Main Dishes · 83
5 Soups—Starters and Main Dishes · 105
6 Beef, Pork, and Lamb · 131
7 Poultry · 163
8 Fish and Shellfish · 195
9 Vegetarian Main Dishes · 227
10 Vegetable Sides · 255
11 Grain and Bean Sides · 283
12 Slow-Cooker Classics · 305
13 Pizzas, Calzones, and Sandwiches · 321
14 Yeast Breads, Quick Breads, and Muffins · 343
15 Cakes, Pies, and More · 367
16 Fruit and Frozen Desserts, Puddings, and Sauces · 405
Index · 425
Recipes by PointsPlus value · 434