George Stella's Good Carb Family Cookbook [Perfect Paperback]

George Stella (Author), Christian Stella (Editor), Elise Stella (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2009

This is George's third and latest cookbook since his family lost over 500 pounds using his Good Carb recipes. His latest book co-authored by his son Christian, with contributions from the whole family is a testimony to the effectiveness of eating Stella Style for not only loosing weight but keeping it off. In his Good Carb Family Cookbook, George Stella, Food Network chef and weight loss sensation serves up the secrets to his and his family's success! George, his wife Rachel and two sons lost over 560 pounds by only cooking with fresh, healthy and wonderful food that is naturally low in carbohydrates. Not only does he share his tips on (what he calls) good and bad carbs, eating healthy on a budget and getting your kids on board, he'll also share 100 of his family's best recipes ever. From his family classics like Chicken Cacciatore to the surprisingly simple, but-oh-so seemingly sophisticated Steak Diane. Just make sure you save room for a thick, rich and secretly sugar-free slice of Stella Style Chocolate Marble Cheesecake, a cheesecake recipe that's been seven years in the perfecting. These are the recipes that changed the Stella family's lives forever. From their family to yours, dinner is served. This Family cookbook was truly a family work of love. Every recipe pictured in the over 50 photos was prepared by George, Christian or Rachel Stella. All the photos were taken in or outdoors at the Stella Family home in Florida by Christian Stella. All the hundreds of illustrations were done by Elise Stella. After every photo shoot, the Stella family sat down to a healthy delicious meal. The Stella family invites your family to enjoy these meals as much as they do on a week-in and week-out basis. Bon Appetite!

Editorial Reviews

Review

I began using George's cookbooks several years ago and have lost over 75 lbs following his low/good carb approach to healthy eating. If you didn't know that the recipes were low (good) carb, you wouldn't know it by the taste! I even cooked a full Thanksgiving meal using George's recipes and no one in my family was aware they were eating low/good carb food. George's recipes are very easy to follow and I have been able to buy everything he suggests in my local supermarket. --QVC Customer Reviews

I have been eating low carb for years. I did it to lose a few pounds before I got married a few years back and then again to lose weight after I had my daughter. I love the way that I feel when I'm not filling up on processed foods and refined carbs. George's books have helped me to treat this way of eating as a "lifestyle" vs. looking at it as a diet. His food is awesome. I have both of his cookbooks from previous years (and just bought this one to add to my collection) and have never been disappointed in any of the recipes that I've tried. The presentation on many of the recipes makes them good enough for company, but easy enough to make for the family on an ordinary weeknight. The recipes are creative, but yet they don't use crazy ingredients that can't be found at most large grocery stores. That's what I love. I don't have to shop at 4 different stores to get the ingredients to help me to live and love this healthy lifestyle. I recommend any of George's books for anyone looking for great healthy food. --QVC Customer Reviews

When I first started eating low carb I bought every book on the market. Unfortunately, most of them had the same boring recipes with very little imagination or seasoning. Then Stella's two books and losing weight became fun again. This new book by Stella is not available anywhere else and I am so happy QVC has it. His recipes are always easy to make and delicious. Whether you are going low carb or just trying to cut out processed foods and eat a more fresh and healthy diet, this book is for you and your family. --QVC Customer Reviews

About the Author

I'm George Stella, the Money Wise Good Carb Chef. Eight years ago I weighed 467 pounds. That's right, 467 pounds! I was only 39 years old, but I was suffering from congestive heart failure and living on disability. I couldn't even button the largest pair of pants I could find at the department store, so I used a safety pin instead and let my shirts hang down in front so no one could see. By then it didn't really matter anyway. I could hardly walk so I stayed home in a wheelchair most of the time. I couldn't even make it across the kitchen without stopping for a breather. Only a few years earlier I've worked as a chef at some of the finest restaurants in Florida. Cafe Max, Sausalito Restaurant, Windows on the Green. The list goes on and on. I lost control of my life and I began to eat and then to eat even more. When it was all over I'd eaten my way out of a life most chefs only dream of. My entire family was suffering with me. Collectively my wife, my two sons and I were overweight by over 500 pounds. By simply changing the way we ate we were able to lose those extra 500 pounds and we ve successfully kept it off for over eight years! My books tell you our story, how we got motivated and discovered the good carbs and eliminated the bad. We offer you the recipes that saved my life and have developed and perfected over the last eight years. They are our favorites. Enjoy! George Stella

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Dynamic Housewares Inc; First edition (February 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607256835
• ISBN-13: 978-1607256830
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Stellas!!!!, March 5, 2009

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Dinah Moore "Dingie Dinah" (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: George Stella's Good Carb Family Cookbook (Perfect Paperback)

George Stella's Good Carb Family Cookbook

I have been an avid fan of George's for over 5 years. With his help I started loosing weight in May of 2003, and have successfully kept off 90 pounds! And during this whole time, I've had FUN in the kitchen, learning to cook once and eat several times, shop the outer aisles of the supermarket for fresh and colorful foods, and make delicious and appealing foods my whole family loves.

BUT, this new cookbook really knocked my socks off!!! The full color vibrant delicious looking pictures, the larger type setting, the cute illustrations on every page, the KILLER recipes!!!! What more can I say. And all the ingredients are pantry friendly, and easy to find in any grocery store. There is also a list of substitutions on every recipe. Instead of Soy Flour, use Almond Flour (recipe in the book and it takes like 2 minutes to make!) Instead of Soy Milk, use half and half or heavy cream.... Also lots of hints to make things lower in Fat, in case you are watching that... He also tells you on every recipe what sort of "special equipment" you need, as in a 10 inch frying pan, or a 9 x 12 baking dish...

The only thing that could make these recipes any easier is if George and Rachel were in the kitchen doing the cooking! What's not to love about Stuffed Meatloaf Minis, Steak Diane (George I think you misspelled that, shouldn't it be Dinah??? LOL) Twice baked Candied Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli Polonaise, Apple Walnut Pancakes, Lemon Poppy Ginger Dressing.... I could go on and on!!

All I have to say, is buy this cookbook, and you will NOT be disappointed!

Keep up the good work George & Family!!!!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars George Stella is Stellar!!, March 10, 2009

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littleblessing (WY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: George Stella's Good Carb Family Cookbook (Perfect Paperback)

I have George's other books - "Eating Stella Style" & "Livin' Low Carb" and I have used them both so much, my pages are bent and ear marked to no end. So I was so elated to see that he had a new book! I ordered it with no hesitation! Now I don't know what I can say that others have not already said about a low carb cookbook, but to anyone reading this...

The reason I personally love George's books is because his recipes contain easily obtainable, inexpensive ingredients that are family friendly and practical for every day living. I can sit down, plan a menu and get all my ingredients in my little suburbian supermarket and have delicious low-carb meals every night. George also makes sure that his books have color pictures of the foods as well as all the nutritional information and prep time for each meal (other low-carb books have skipped these...why?)

For those of you who like to know what recipes you might find in a low-carb cookbook: "Southwestern Chicken Taco Stew", "Kansas City Dry Rub Ribs", "Cheese Pizza" and "Macadamia Bark" are just a few.

I really think anyone who orders this or any of his other books will be very pleased and happy with the content.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another WINNER for George Stella!, April 1, 2009

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Kamahinaohoku "jswier12" (bergenfield, nj United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: George Stella's Good Carb Family Cookbook (Perfect Paperback)

With the help of George's 2 other cookbooks, I lost 62 pounds and my husband lost over 30. Now this new one is a winner as well. The chicken cacciatore is excellent and the dry rubbed Kansas City ribs are "to die for". 2 wonderful recipes in 2 days...outstanding.

George's take on fresh foods makes the difference. When people come to visit our home for dinner, they're eating low-carb, and no one ever notices. They just comment on how good the food is! No wonder we love it so much. Think Low-Carb isn't for you? Try George's food and be amazed, AND lose weight. Thanks George!