Cook It Quick!: Speedy Recipes with Low POINTS Value in 30 Minutes or Less [Paperback]

Weight Watchers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 9, 2003

GOT A HALF HOUR OR LESS?

THEN YOU CAN SOLVE YOUR DINNERTIME

DILEMMA-QUICKLY, HEALTHFULLY, AND DELICIOUSLY!

In today's overworked world, busy people have less and less time to cook the healthy, enticing meals their families crave. But now, Weight Watchers Cook It Quick! takes some of the work out of your workday by supplying you with fabulous fix-it-fast ideas for all your evening meals. Based on the FlexPoints® Weight Loss System, Cook It Quick! is packed with more than 150 speedy, savory recipes, and also offers helpful hints for easy substitutions and tasty tips for making these recipes even faster and more mouth-watering.

Each exciting recipe includes complete nutrition information and POINTS value -- and will never take you more than a half hour to cook! With so many fantastic 30-minutes-or-less recipes at your fingertips, what are you waiting for? Just check out what's in store for you within these colorful, tempting pages:

•Salads to Sink Your Teeth Into •Savory Soups & Stews •Pizza, Sandwiches, & Wraps •All-in-the-Family Favorites •Everybody Loves Pasta (Grains, too!) •Flash in the Pan: Stir Fries & Skillet Suppers •Elegantly Easy •About Last Night...Slow-Cooker Recipes •Plus an extra special bonus: 10 in 15: Best Ever 15-Minute Recipes!

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About the Author

Since 1963, WEIGHT WATCHERS has grown from a handful of people to millions of members annually. Today, Weight Watchers is recognized as one of the leading names in safe and sensible weight control. Weight Watchers members form a diverse group, from youths to senior citizens, attending meetings around the globe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Touchstone (December 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743245962
• ISBN-13: 978-0743245968
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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145 of 148 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can trust Weight Watchers cookbooks!, May 25, 2004

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Robin Currier - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cook It Quick!: Speedy Recipes with Low POINTS Value in 30 Minutes or Less (Paperback)

I've been using Weight Watchers cookbooks for at least 20 years. While the older cookbooks were kind of hit or miss, I must say that in the last few years the cookbooks have improved to the point that everything I've tried has been a hit.

This one is really a winner! The Sweet and Sour Pork, while not a traditional sweet and sour recipe (it's sweet but doesn't contain any "sour," such a vinegar or lemon juice), is very flavorful and a real favorite in our house.

Everything I've tried so far has turned out great and, as billed, is quick and easy to make. It's so great to have a repertoire of recipes that you can make at the last minute on your busiest days.

My husband doesn't even realize he's eating Weight Watchers recipes! They are that good.

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I give this one 5 stars!!, May 5, 2005

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C. Anderson "LodgeLover" (Oregon City, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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These are the yummiest recipes ever. This book made my husband broaden his horizons and eat food he had never eaten before in his life, including eggs! The recipes are fast, simple and you will find alot of the ingredients called for already on hand in your own home. I try 5 recipes a week and have yet to find one we don't love and have been trying the book out for a month now. The points are listed on each recipe so it makes it easy to count what you eat.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for getting a healthy meal on the table quickly, December 6, 2006

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Gracejoy "gracejoy7" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cook It Quick!: Speedy Recipes with Low POINTS Value in 30 Minutes or Less (Paperback)

This is a great go-to book for relatively straightforward meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. I find that most of the recipes actually can be done within this time-frame, and they are fairly easy to make. Many recipes are even done in as little as 15 or 20 minutes and still taste surprisingly good (for example, the chicken curry recipe took about 20 minutes and was incredibly easy--it's a sweet curry with mango chutney, orange juice, and optional golden raisins). Recipes here run the gamut of flavors: American, Asian, Italian, Mexican, and more. The section on "family favorites" includes kid-friendly recipes like sloppy joes, shepherd's pie, and tex-mex chicken fingers. There are also a few elegant and sophisticated dishes (e.g., Capellini with Smoked Salmon and Caviar) that could impress company. This is not, however, a gourmet-style cookbook. You will not find many recipes that simply blow you away with their intense flavor, but you will find recipes that simply taste good and are made with easy-to-find ingredients that can be prepared on a busy weeknight. I appreciate that the recipes often call for fresh, whole ingredients; they are simple to make without resorting too often to short-cuts like processed sauces and canned vegetables. Highly recommended for people who want to eat healthy but don't have unlimited budgets/time. Added bonus: the pages are glossy and there are some (though I wish there were more) very nice color photos.