The Hamptons Diet Cookbook: Enjoying the Hamptons Lifestyle Wherever You Live (Hardcover)

~ Fred Pescatore M.D. (Author), Jeff Harter (Author) "The Hamptons Diet is one of the first diet programs designed around the concept of slow-release carbohydrates..." (more)
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Cooking and Entertaining Secrets of the Rich, Famous--and Thin!



How do the rich and famous who congregate each summer in the Hamptons stay so thin, healthy, and gorgeous? In The Hamptons Diet Cookbook, you'll discover that enjoying exquisitely satisfying taste sensations doesn't have to result in your becoming overweight. You'll learn how to get thin, stay svelte, and be healthier than ever before while indulging yourself in such seemingly sinful pleasures as:
* Ham Roll-Ups with Poached Egg and Mornay Sauce
* Tropical Key Lime Chicken Salad
* Simmered Shrimp with Shiitake Mushroom and Scallions
* Cheese and Jalape?o Quesadillas
* Creamy Chickpea and Farro Soup
* Sausage, Bacon, and Bean Casserole
* Stuffed Pork Chops with Spinach, Cheese, and Pine Nuts
* And hundreds more temptingly delicious recipes


Praise for The Hamptons Diet

"Dr. Pescatore's diet is delicious and sound and represents one of the best options."
--Ann Louise Gittleman, author of The New York Times bestselling The Fat Flush Plan

"Dr. Pescatore's The Hamptons Diet takes the Diet Revolution to the next level--a healthy, sensible diet and lifestyle plan that will make us all thinner, happier, and healthier."
--Fran Gare, N.D. Southampton, author of Anti-Aging Diet Evolution

From the Inside Flap

You don't have to be a multimillionaire or a movie star and own an oceanfront estate in the Hamptons to eat well, stay fit, and look fantastic. As Dr. Fred Pescatore demonstrated in his bestseller The Hamptons Diet, anyone can lose weight, get healthy, and look great while eating a wide variety of delicious and sumptuous foods. Whether you're preparing a meal for two or hosting a party, The Hamptons Diet Cookbook gives you the cooking and entertaining secrets of the rich, famous, and thin!

In The Hamptons Diet Cookbook, Dr. Fred shows just how well you can eat without spending a fortune at the grocery store. With the help of celebrated Mediterranean-style chef Jeff Harter, he presents more than 200 mouthwatering recipes guaranteed to delight as you slim down. Once you've enjoyed these amazing dishes, you'll find everyone asking for second helpings.

While preparing and eating the fabulous dishes in The Hamptons Diet Cookbook, you'll quickly discover why many celebrities and Hollywood stars swear by the Hamptons Diet. Its hearty breakfasts, luxurious lunches, scrumptious snacks, delectable dinners, and yummy desserts emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables, wholesome whole grains, deliciously healthy oils, and satisfying proteins in creative and delicate combinations. The Hamptons Diet Cookbook includes enough options to satisfy any palate.

To start your day, you'll find an assortment of extraordinary omelets. Or you can whip up a batch of Buckwheat Crepes with Mascarpone and Strawberries, enjoy the warm and crunchy sweetness of Grandma's Granola, or delight in the sophisticated Four-Onion Frittata with Sage and Asiago.

Everyone loves a leisurely lunch, but if you have to create something on the run, you'll find plenty of fast and satisfying midday meals, from tasty Turkey Wraps to numerous variations on the Ultimate Chicken Salad Sandwich. When there's time to sit and enjoy, you can make the Chinese Chicken Salad with Tamari/Macadamia Dressing, Shellfish Cocktail, Main Beach Fish Chowder, or Moroccan Beef Kabobs.

Among the greatest revelations in The Hamptons Diet Cookbook is how divine a healthy dinner can be. Tempting starters like Broccoli Cheese Soup pave the way for a host of elegant entrées, including Broiled Veal Chops with Sage and Rosemary, Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri, and Prosciutto- and Provolone-Stuffed Chicken Breasts. You'll also find an abundance of wonderful fish recipes such as Baked Cod with Orange-Saffron Cream Sauce, Macadamia Coconut Salmon, and Shrimp Diablo.

Complete with copious dessert, hors d'oeuvre, and side-dish recipes, a host of entertaining tips, and a selection of glorious color photos that are sure to whet your appetite, The Hamptons Diet Cookbook does more than help you lose weight, keep it off, and improve your health. It will make you wish you'd been eating this well all your life.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471792152
• ISBN-13: 978-0471792154
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #606,107 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Hamptons Diet Cookbook' Excellent Source For Healthy Low-Carb Recipes, April 29, 2006

By	Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Man "Jimmy Moore" (Spartanburg, SC) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

How DO the rich and famous always seem to stay so thin and healthy? With the exception of maybe Danny DeVito and Rodney Dangerfield, can you think of very many movie stars who are overweight or obese? Probably not. That's because they have found the secret to eating better quality foods that not only satisfy their tastebuds, but also their nutritional needs.

Dr. Fred Pescatore first introduced his healthy weight loss principles in his groundbreaking 2004 bestselling book called The Hamptons Diet with Hollywood hotties Sara Jessica Parker and Ren?e Zellweger among its most ardent followers.

But now, by popular demand, Dr. Pescatore is back with a hot new book full of over 200 mouthwatering and flavorfully unique recipes called The Hampton's Diet Cookbook. While you may not be rich and famous, he shows you how you can eat like one with Mediterranean-styled cooking assistance from renowned chef Jeff Harter.

Once you try many of these recipes, you'll forget you're actually on a diet! That is the beauty of finding a low-carb program like The Hamptons Diet -- IT TASTES SO GOOD YOU CAN'T BELIEVE IT CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT.

But it does. With countless numbers of people using this nutritional approach to lose weight in 2006, despite what the naysayers in the media and those pesky low-fat lovin' health "experts" say, the fact remains that this way of eating has worked and STILL continues to work to help people lose weight and keep it off for good. I lost over 180 pounds thanks to a healthy low-carb eating plan and you can too!

As a strong proponent of eating more organic whole foods as well as liberal amounts of macadamia nut oil, Dr. Pescatore wants the average, everyday person to look at food in an entirely different manner than they ever have before. Pay attention to the kind of carbohydrates that you are putting in your mouth and stick with the healthful slow-release ones as well as foods that are balanced according to the glycemic index and the glycemic load. The recipes in The Hampton's Diet Cookbook provide you with this balance.

Just in case you didn't get his original book, Dr. Pescatore provides an abridged version of The Hamptons Diet plan at the front of his new book to catch you up to speed, including explaining the various food pyramids that you will want to know about when you are on his diet. Trust me, throw out everything you thought you knew about diet and nutrition and keep your mind open to the greater possibilities that await you in this book.

There's even one chapter that explains what kind of kitchen appliances and tools you will need to start eating healthier. Hey, if you're gonna make the commitment to lose weight and keep it off, then what better way than to start anew than to literally clean house?! You'll also enjoy the convenient grocery shopping lists that Dr. Pescatore provides to keep you focused on what you need to do to get with the plan and make it happen for yourself.

The recipes in The Hampton's Diet Cookbook cover breakfast ("the most important meal of the day"), lunch (something light, nothing fancy), and dinner ("one of the most enjoyable and entertaining parts of the day"). Additionally, there are great side dishes and salads to combat boredom on the plan even if you can't make it look very good (Dr. Pescatore wrote that "the hardest thing for me is to get a salad to look pretty"). I can relate, but who cares when the taste is...mmmmmm!

For those of you who want to entertain guests and dazzle them with your low-carb cooking prowess, Dr. Pescatore presents a series of popular party recipes that will have them raving! Interestingly, you would think these recipes would need to be fancy-schmancy, but actually many of them are quite simple. The point is, Dr. Pescatore explains, to have fun with your life and stop worrying about food so much. It's time to eat better and be merry -- The Hamptons Diet way!

But what would a cookbook be without a few wonderfully tantalizing desserts?! However (and I LOVE this!), Dr. Pescatore makes it very clear up front what you won't see in his recipe book: "Sugar won't be used in any of these dessert recipes." EXCELLENT! That's just the way we like it when we are livin' la vida low-carb. A superb dissertation on what is acceptable as an alternative to sugar is included at the beginning of the dessert chapter to help you make the right choices about what you should use, including a list of the "healthy sweeteners" (Stevia, Xylitol), ones where the "jury is still out" (Splenda, maltitol), and finally the ones you really should "avoid" (hint: Nutrasweet didn't do so well).

At the back of the book, Dr. Pescatore includes in the appendix an amazing resource guide to help you find some of the ingredients that may be hard for you to find in your area. He earnestly wants to see you succeed at his plan and literally thought of everything for people who read The Hampton's Diet Cookbook.

Regardless of which low-carb plan you have been on, whether it's Atkins, South Beach, Protein Power, or The Zone, The Hampton's Diet Cookbookwill give you even more succulent and tasty recipes your are sure to love and enjoy with your family. Eating healthy never tasted so good! That's the miracle of low-carb living. THANKS, Dr. Pescatore for continuing to be a champion of this amazingly miraculous way of eating!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ok diet, wonderful cookbook, February 2, 2008

By	Elisa "HipMom" (NY) - See all my reviews

I don't follow the Hamptons Diet because, despite the very smart premise, I find it a bit complicated, what with the food lists and all.

The cookbook, on the other hand, is absolutely fantastic. Not only are the recipes delicious, you can actually use this book with a variety of plans! Because most of the recipes aren't too high in fat and can easily be modified to further decrease the fat, eliminate the dairy, etc, this book offers a wide variety of fantastic recipes that can be utilized no matter whih plan you are on (including Fat Flush and South Beach).

I'm Italian but I do best on a moderate-carb diet. However I also have a tendency to digestive trouble (ulcerative colitis and IBS run in the family) so I don't do well on the tipical high-fat, dairy-rich fare most low-carb books offer. This books is perfect for me: it offers lots of recipes with Mediterranean flavors, made with fresh ingredients, and it doesn't overdo the fat and dairy.

The best "diet" cookbook on the market!

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS COOKBOOK ... BRAVO!, February 27, 2008

By	Suzze (Greenwich, CT) - See all my reviews

This cookbook changed my life! Not only do I enjoy every meal, the recipes are easy to follow and I lost weight quickly! Dr. Pescatore has created a book for people who enjoy food and flavors and the recipes are healthy. What makes it even better, is that by using this book, I really don't feel as if I am on a diet. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has trouble losing weight and enjoys food. Bravo, Dr. Pescatore!