The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook: 140 Great-Tasting, Good-for-You Recipes [Hardcover]

Jeanne Besser (Author), Colleen Doyle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007

Eating right and being physically active can lower cancer risk, and the recipes and tips in this cookbook are designed to make it fun and easy to add pizzazz without adding unwanted calories or fat. Accessible seasonings and simple, sensational preparation styles deliver nutritious, mouth-watering impact to the taste buds, while a wide variety of menu items will inspire all cooks.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

According to food writer Besser (The First Book of Baking) and Doyle, Director of Nutrition and Activity for the American Cancer Society, moderation, fresh herbs and infused oils can satisfy diners without expanding waistlines or endangering health. The authors have a two-pronged approach for balancing healthy cooking with satisfying flavors: substitutions and portion control. Tips for reducing fat and calories include using ground turkey for beef in tacos, low fat milk and cheese in macaroni and cheese and rosemary-infused oil instead of butter on popcorn. Portion control is made simple with dishes like indivdually-sized Mini Meatloaves, Coffee Baby-Cakes and Two-Bite Brownies. Though bulk of the recipes are unsurprising (bran muffins, black bean and corn salad, vegetable soup, etc.), a few tasty tricks can be found in Mock-Berry Crème Brulee, employing yogurt in place of custard, and their Oven-Baked Potato Chips, which hold their own next to the fried variety. Nutritional information is provided for each dish, as are suggestions for what staples to keep on hand; cooks looking for basic, healthy methods and standard dishes will also appreciate the book's modest variety and user-friendly format. Color photos.
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About the Author

Jeanne Besser is a published cookbook author and a food columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Colleen Doyle, MS, RD, is the director of nutrition and physical activity for the American Cancer Society and a registered dietitian with more than 20 years of experience in health promotion.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: American Cancer Society; 1 edition (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 094423593X
• ISBN-13: 978-0944235935
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #405,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, Easy Recipes, November 7, 2007

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We have tried about 8 recipes so far in this cookbook, and to my surprise, they have all be excellent. In addition to healthy, they are very easy to make, and it's amazing how simple it is to change up a few things to make a normal dish even healthier.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, September 21, 2007

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I can't say enough about this new healthy cookbook. The instructions are clear, the recipes are easy, and the results are amazing! I particularly like that the book lays flat--so I can keep it open while I'm cooking. And the bottom line is, I can put great tasting, healthy food on the table for my husband and children--without them suspecting that it's healthy for them. My goodness, even the french fries recipe is better than anything you'll find in a bag! Anyone who can make-over a french fry is tops in my book!

I had never tried rattatouille--or however you spell that--but the movie inspired me to try it. And all I can say is WOW!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Any general-interest collection strong in cookbooks and health will want this., January 4, 2008

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Healthy Eating can prevent cancer deaths, which is why the American Cancer Society is involved with the publication of The Great American Eat-Right Cookbook, a gathering of over a hundred tasty recipes paired with color photos. From Poached Salmon with Mango Salsa to Pepperonhi Tortilla Piza and Mushroom-Barley Soup, the collection surveys the basic elements of healthy eating, then provides jazzy, innovative new dishes to support healthier habits. Any general-interest collection strong in cookbooks and health will want this.