Customer Reviews

Dr. Atkins Quick & Easy: New Diet Cookbook

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It's funny the different opinions on low carb books. I was looking for one, and found that quite a few people preferred Fran McColloughs book, and said that Atkins book was dull. So, I searched out Fran's book at a store (didn't want to wait for shipping). Her book is more for someone that wants to cook gourmet.I was looking for everday meals. Dr.Atkins' wife on the other hand has done a wonderful job with the recipes she has come up with. I've read a couple of other comments on review board. Some say that there are ingredients that are too hard to find? I have no idea what they're referring to. Everything I've read is readily available. The first recipe I tried was the Chicken Paprika. YUM YUM! Then the Garlic Meatballs w/Creamy Mushroom Sauce. YUM YUM! again. Being on Dr.Atkins diet is even easier now! Check it out...you won't regret it. (And, it's almost half the price of Fran's).

I've been using this book for approx. 2 weeks in conjuction with the diet. I have enjoyed every recipe I have tried and have found them to be tasty as well as fairly easy to make. Some of the recipes do have higher carb content than I would like, but I just plan ahead and eat less carbs throughout the day--it's worth it. This cookbook has helped make this the easiest "diet" I've ever tried and I can certainly see this turning into a lifelong way of eating, definitely more so than any other plan I have tried. I always knew deep down inside, that I could never stick to a low-fat, high carb diet indefinitely--the thought of that always depressed me. I am now going to purchase his other cookbook on the basis of having such success with this one. I've never been much for cooking, just the basics, so I didn't find the recipes to be tedious or redundant. I loved the creamed chicken w/mushrooms, burgers w/feta, pork medallions in dill sauce, and garlic dill meatballs. I just tried the cheese bread and found it to be very satisfying after 3 1/2 wks (and 17 lbs lighter) with no bread. I just wish there were more recipes. I love this book and I love this way of eating!!!

After obeying the diet's ground rules, I needed some inspiration to keep up with a good thing. This book passes with high marks. The ingredients are either in your cabinets (as often stated) or easy to obtain. The receipes ARE easy and quick. Tasty. Try the meat-izza for a Friday night. Or die for the crustless cheesecake. Keep red cabbage in the fridge for those filling pre-dinner salads. My daughter and I have been leafing through this diet road map and losing weight every week. In our opinion, this book is a great addition to your kitchen and the perfect companion to the Atkins Diet.

After several months of cooking with this cookbook, I consider it to be one of my favorites. I am very puzzled by the negative customer reviews. After reading the statements about how many ingredients were "unheard of" or not available, I read the book again and still can't figure out what ingredients these people are talking about! My husband (who quickly lost over 10 lbs. on the Atkins program) raves about Mrs. Atkins recipes (actually he fondly refers to her as "Veronica") and we have many favorites, including the Shrimp Scampi, Steak with Cognac sauce, Crustless Pizza, Chicken with Mushroom Sauce, the Sesame Breading and Fennel Parmesan Salad. The Yorkshire pudding is also delicious and incredibly easy. All the recipes I've tried were truly, as the title indicates, "Quick and Easy". I've never written a "customer review" before but felt compelled to do so in defense of Mrs. Atkins after reading several reviews which, in my opinion, are totally off the mark. I have lost 20 lbs. following the Atkins program and have never eaten so luxuriously on a diet or felt so great. I highly recommend this book for perhaps the more sophisticated cook who appreciates a European style of cooking.

I am so disappointed with this cookbook; I expected something better from Dr. Atkins. The few tasty recipes were too high in carbs and the lower carb recipes just didn't taste good to me. It's obvious that Dr. Atkins and I do not share similar culinary tastes. However, there are a few really good low carbohydrate cookbooks out there now; I recommend "Lauri's Low-Carb Cookbook" by Lauri Randolph or "The Low-Carb Cookbook" by Frances McCullough. These are the best two available to date; they both offer a variety of cooking styles and tastes. I love Dr. Atkins diet plan, but I am very disappointed in his cookbook.

I'm not much of a cook, and with a family of 8 to cook for, having to prepare Atkins meals for myself was trying.

This cookbook really increased the different types of meals I am eating, and broadened my scope of foods considerably. When I found myself having extreme cravings for chocolate and sugar, the dessert recipes were a definite help!

The recipes are simple, the ingredients aren't so obscure or expensive as to render the recipes useless, and the cooking time is minimal.

I loaned my copy of the book to a friend -- and haven't gotten it back! She had been on the Atkins way of eating for 3 years, and was going crazy with the monotony of it. This book salvaged her as far as Atkins is concerned.

I highly recommend this book to anyone on Atkins, especially anyone with a busy lifestyle without a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

I purchased this cookbook after starting the Atkins diet because I was looking for quick recipes that would also provide variety for my low carb eating. I am totally satisfied with this cookbook. It provides a great guide to shopping low carb as well as lots of cooking tips. I find that the recipes are easy to master and the results are amazing! I have made dishes with wonderful, tasty sauces.Because of my busy schedule, I didn't think it would be possible to produce gourmet results in such little time. Not only do I recommend this book to people on low carb diets, I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a creative cookbook with easy recipes that resemble restaurant-style eating. Enjoy!

I too am very grateful to Dr. Atkins research but this cookbook asks for ingredients I've never heard off. If you don't have a food processor or an extensive spice rack, you're in trouble. These recepies are not for people who have little time to cook. You can try Lauri's Low-carb cook book or The low- carb cook book by McCulloughs. I'm sure he won't mind us trying more exciting cookbooks as long as we all stay healthy!

I was surprised when I first perused the recipes in this cookbook. I expected to find stripped down versions of recipes I really was not interested in but discovered the recipes were wonderful. In reading the recipes I have discovered how simple it is to take my own favorites and convert them to Atkins recipes. This diet is pain free and I can see how simple it is to make this a lifestyle instead of a band aid for weight problems. I have lost twelve pounds in 18 days and that amount of success speaks for itself.

As a new follower of low carb eating, I have been cooking every night and absolutely enjoying his recipies. My husband, who is not on this diet, is VERY happy with the meals. Everything in the book is easy to find in the store, or health food store. The recipies are simple and delicious. Tonight we will enjoy baked salmon, pg 82, with Creamy Celery Sauce, pg 167. I can hardly wait. I work, am handicapt and recovering from a broken hip- nothing will stop me from easily making these DELICIOUS simple meals! Thank you Dr Atkins!