American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy Across America [Paperback]

The American Dietetic Association (Author), Kristine Napier (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 11, 2004

"A taste of culinary history that celebrates the delicious melting pot of American cooking while leaving the guilt behind."
-Jill Cordes
host of The Best Of on the Food Network

"This book shows how easy it is to prepare and enjoy the wonderful variety of ingredients and recipes that make American cuisine unique, flavorful, and healthful."
-Roberta L. Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS
author of American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide

"A wonderful edible survey of American regional classics that blends authenticity with good nutrition. This is an important book."
-Graham Kerr
author of Charting a Course to Wellness and My Personal Path to Wellness

Set the table for good nutrition-and savor the regional flavors of delicious American food

American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy across America presents over 300 healthful, mouthwatering recipes that draw on the flavors and traditions of various cuisines around the country. You'll find stories from the kitchens of ADA's culinary professionals-their special family recipes, cooking secrets, and innovative food prep tips and insights-showing you just how easy it is to prepare healthy versions of these American favorites:

Philly Cheesesteak * Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce *Maryland Crab Cakes * Tropical Breeze Smoothie * Gazpacho * West Texas Chipotle Chicken Salad * Smoky Holler Fried Chicken *Southwest Black Bean Dip * Baked Halibut Bristol Bay * Lemon Ice Box Pie * Cajun Jambalaya * Stovetop Glazed Ham * Vineyard Stuffed Quahogs * Mom's Baked Beans * Triple Chocolate Cake * And much more

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

The recipes that hold a special place in our hearts are the ones from home, passed down from generation to generation and rich in tradition. Now, American Dietetic Association, the most respected group of professional nutritionists in the world, invites you to enjoy the diverse, delicious regional cuisines of America as they show you healthier ways to prepare familiar favorites as well as tasty multicultural fare.

American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy across America takes you on a culinary journey across the nation, showcasing more than 300 classic starters, entrées, side dishes, and desserts developed by nutrition and culinary experts from coast to coast. From the simple, sturdy foods of New England and the smooth, spicy creations of the South to the fusion cuisines of California and Hawaii, the Food and Culinary Professionals, a Dietetic Practice Group of American Dietetic Association, helps you prepare healthful, great-tasting food with easy-to-follow recipes for your busy lifestyle.

Each recipe reflects authentic regional ingredients, flavor combinations, and cooking styles while also cutting excess fat, slashing empty calories, and boosting both nutritional value and flavor. Inside you’ll find such wholesome, warm delights as Hearty Maine Fish Chowder, Italian Wedding Soup, and Texas Chili . . . scrumptious salads such as Asian Chicken and Pacific Northwest Tuna . . . mouthwatering meals such as Homestyle Meatloaf, Southwest Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, Maryland Crab Cakes, and Smoky Holler Fried Chicken . . . superb sides such as Sweet Potato Casserole and Summer Fresh Tomato, Grain, and Bean Salad . . . and tempting treats like Lemon Ice Box Pie, Blackberry Cobbler, and Orange Glazed Cranberry Cake.

Each recipe includes a complete nutritional analysis, serving suggestions, ingredient substitutions for healthier eating, and notations on whether the recipe is suitable for individuals with specific medical conditions such as diabetes.

Now you can finally enjoy all of your favorite regional dishes without the guilt. American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy across America lets you set the table for good nutrition and savor the flavors you love. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

"A taste of culinary history that celebrates the delicious melting pot of American cooking while leaving the guilt behind."
–Jill Cordes
host of The Best Of on the Food Network

"This book shows how easy it is to prepare and enjoy the wonderful variety of ingredients and recipes that make American cuisine unique, flavorful, and healthful."
–Roberta L. Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS
author of American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide

"A wonderful edible survey of American regional classics that blends authenticity with good nutrition. This is an important book."
–Graham Kerr
author of Charting a Course to Wellness and My Personal Path to Wellness

Set the table for good nutrition–and savor the regional flavors of delicious American food

American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy across America presents over 300 healthful, mouthwatering recipes that draw on the flavors and traditions of various cuisines around the country, from New England to Pacific Northwestern dishes, from Tex-Mex to the fusion cooking of California and Hawaii. You’ll find stories from the kitchens of ADA’s culinary professionals–their special family recipes, cooking secrets, and innovative food prep tips and insights–showing you just how easy it is to prepare healthy versions of these American favorites:

Philly Cheesesteak • Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce • Maryland • Crab Cakes • Tropical Breeze Smoothie • Italian Wedding Soup • West Texas Chipotle Chicken Salad • Hearty Maine Fish Chowder • Smoky Holler Fried Chicken • Southwest Black Bean Dip • Baked Halibut • Bristol Bay • Blackberry Cobbler • Cajun Jambalaya • Stovetop Glazed Ham • Pacific Northwest Tuna Salad • Lemon Ice Box Pie • Mom’s Baked Beans • Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa • Fresh Strawberry Glacé Pie • And much more

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Product Details

• Paperback: 648 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471474304
• ISBN-13: 978-0471474302
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,129 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not impressive..., March 22, 2006

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bubbly toes - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy Across America (Paperback)

I bought this in the hopes that I could make some yummy meals for my family that weren't loaded down with sugar or fats. I can't say this cookbook provides the best recipes for those needs. It was well organized and planned out but several of the recipes shouldn't be falling under the healthy category. Refined sugar (white) should never have a place in a health-based cookbook. That's just one of the examples. It was okay, but I'd see if your local library has if first.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information with great food, February 5, 2011

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christopher ervin - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy Across America (Hardcover)

I received this book while I was in culinary school as a textbook for Regional/healthy cooking. The variety of the recipes and the information in the back is amazing. I recommend this book to all my friends and family. The food is not bland, the desserts are fantastic. You get all the nutritional information with each recipe. And you get all your favorite recipes from every region of america. I can't recommend this book enough!!!!! As a Chef I still use recipes from this book at my work.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really like this cookbook, February 2, 2010

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Reenie (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy Across America (Paperback)

This cookbook is really worth the money spent on it-I have made lots of things from it and they all taste good. It will prompt me to buy more from this series since the recipes are tasty while healthy for you.