Cooking for Cher [Paperback]

Andrew Ennis (Author), Cher (Author), Joan Nielsen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1997

Cher's chef presents low-fat, cholesterol-fighting recipes using fresh ingredients and ranging from ethnic dishes like Moroccan Chicken Stew to family favorites such as Chastity's Italian Spinach and Onions, complemented by photographs of the star. Original. 40,000 first printing."

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Ennis, a former restaurant chef, has been cooking low-fat, low-calorie food for movie star Cher for eight years, and here he presents her favorite dishes (in case you were wondering, she seems to like garlic salt). Although the recipes are clearly written and accompanied by numerous sidebars on techniques and ingredients, this remains a celebrity cookbook. Will Cher's favorites be as popular as Rosie Daley's phenomenally successful In the Kitchen with Rosie: Oprah's Favorite Recipes (LJ 5/15/94)? It's unlikely, but expect demand.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Name recognition alone guarantees readership for this book--and a pretty steady diet of requests is in the offing. Cher's personal chef has concocted a medley of recipes (more than 75) that answers all low-fat, lean-cuisine needs. But the dishes are rather ordinary, reflecting middle-of-the-road culinary habits rather than innovation or unique techniques. More than a few, though, require kitchen time few home chefs can afford to spend; they include chicken sausage lasagna and spinach-carrot rolls. The occasional sidebars about the author's "boss" are charming and occasionally revealing. Appended are 10 guidelines to being "lean and clean," a 10-day meal plan, and menus for special occasions. Barbara Jacobs

Product Details

• Paperback: 223 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684814935
• ISBN-13: 978-0684814933
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #885,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These surprised me: they're simple and good., October 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Cooking for Cher (Paperback)

I saw this at the library, checked it out, and now I'm buying it -- and I don't usually buy celebrity cookbooks. EVERY recipe is good, sensible, and something I can actually prepare and eat! All my favorite ingredients are included; I plan to cook my way through the entire book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, creative recipes with all the health benefits., November 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Cooking for Cher (Paperback)

I don't usually purchase celebrity cookbooks, but this is simply a must for people who want low-fat, great tasting food. The recipes are easy-to-follow, the ingredients readily available, and the dishes are fabulous. Cher's chef, Andy, also provides a witty inside-look into life with Cher.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Healthy eating and wonderful cooking!, February 29, 2000

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Monica Murphy (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cooking for Cher (Paperback)

This is by far my favorite cookbook! I've tried all 75 recipies in this book and loved them all! I hope Andy Ennis writes another cookbook on Cher's favorite foods!