Synopses & Reviews
"I don't think that people believe you can create healthy cuisine without losing substantial amounts of flavor or without going to great lengths. Sandy Kapoor is about to prove them wrong."—Stephen Fernald, Director of Education, American Culinary Foundation
Lighter, healthier foods that are no less tasty or attractive than fat and calorie-packed alternatives? Absolutely! And this book shows exactly how to create them. Here are hundreds of recipes for dishes that are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, and calories, and at the same time, high in nutrients and fiber.
From enticing appetizers, soups, and main courses to delectable sauces, salads, vegetables, and desserts, these sumptuous recipes include dishes with strong ethnic influences as well as perennial favorites based on mainstream American cuisine. Ideal for both professional and amateur cooks, this book combines fine cooking with sensible eating—and does it deliciously.
Synopsis
Lighter, healthier foods that are no less tasty or attractive than fat and calorie-packed alternatives? Absolutely. And this book shows exactly how to create them. Here are hundreds of recipes for dishes that are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar, and calories and, at the same time, high in nutritients and fiber. Healthy and Delicious includes 400 appetizing large-quantity (24 portions) recipes and appendix with substitution tables to modify any recipe for healthier cuisine.
About the Author
SANDY KAPOOR is Associate Professor at the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at California State Polytechnic University and was trained as a chef at the Culinary Institute of America. She is the author of Professional Healthy Cooking (Wiley).
Table of Contents
Stocks and Soups.
Sauces.
Meat.
Poultry.
Fish and Shellfish.
Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils, and Vegetables.
Potatoes, Grains, and Pastas.
Salads and Dressings.
Egg and Cheese Dishes.
Hor d'Oeuvres and Beverages.
Breads, Cakes, Frostings, and Sweet Sauces.
Cookies, Bars, Pies, and Pastries.
Puddings, Frozen and Fruit Desserts.
Appendices.
Glossary.
Index.