The Fat-free Junk Food Cookbook: 100 Recipes of Guilt-Free Decadence [Paperback]

J. Kevin Wolfe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 21, 1997

With luscious recipes for everything from Chili-Cheese Crunches to Mocha Kahlua Sherbet, The Fat-Free Junk Food Cookbook puts an irresistibly fresh spin on healthy cooking for the whole family. 10 illustrations. 128 pp. National publicity. 20,000 print.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Why recommend this title when the number of fat-free recipes probably exceeds the number of dieters in the U.S.? For two reasons: Wolfe's wicked sense of humor (e.g., one of his ideas for the disposition of unused egg yolks is to "blend them with latex for a beautiful yellow paint. Note, however, that the room may take on the smell of sulfur."), and concrete ways to recognize and deal with food cravings instead of ignoring the pangs. And these methods not only feature 100 junk-food-like recipes but also include some very practical coping techniques and weight-loss guidelines, such as tricks to avoid gaining poundage during the holidays and instructions for reading food labels between the lines. For convenience treats for the entire family, from easy cheesy fondue to death-by-chocolate-and-then-gone-to-heaven pudding. Barbara Jacobs

From the Inside Flap

With luscious recipes for everything from Chili-Cheese Crunches to Mocha Kahlua Sherbet, The Fat-Free Junk Food Cookbook puts an irresistibly fresh spin on healthy cooking for the whole family. 10 illustrations. 128 pp. National publicity. 20,000 print.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter; 1 edition (January 21, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517887266
• ISBN-13: 978-0517887264
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,099,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tastes great and humorous!, March 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Fat-free Junk Food Cookbook: 100 Recipes of Guilt-Free Decadence (Paperback)

This was a gift and I was very skeptical about the outcome of any of the finished products - fat free decadence? So I tried the Ultralight Pastry Dough, Sweet Cheese Puffs, World's Thinnest Pizza Crust, Thousand Island Dressing and the Hot Fudgy Milk Chocolate Sauce. They all turned out wonderful! Tasty and pretty simple to make, I found myself enjoying a little slice of sin without the burden of butter and loss of flavor. Flavor is one element I have found is lacking in most fat free cookbooks today but not here. Though there are no pictures of the final products (except for the four on the cover) I found that Mr. Wolfe's descriptions at the beginning of each recipe gave me a smile and the urge to quickly try it. A definate MUST for anyone fighting the fat war and you don't have to spend alot on the ingredience or the book for that matter.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No nutritional information..., March 12, 2005

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This review is from: The Fat-free Junk Food Cookbook: 100 Recipes of Guilt-Free Decadence (Paperback)

I haven't had a chance to try any of the recipes yet, but am very disappointed that there is no nutritional information for any of the recipes. I understand that they're low fat/fat free, but they don't include calories, fiber, etc.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tempting, Tasty, and Too Good To Be True!, December 6, 1999

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Cyndi G Rand (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fat-free Junk Food Cookbook: 100 Recipes of Guilt-Free Decadence (Paperback)

This book was clear, concise, and used ingredients readily found in your home. The sugar cookies were amazing, as well as the cupcakes, and the breads were great! This book is a must for anyone trying to follow a low-fat diet, and it is a definite plus for anyone with a family they are cooking for!