Lean Italian Cooking [Hardcover]

Anne Casale (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 18, 1994

"Anne shares with us genuine Italian enthusiasm for the table and an obvious commitment to moderation...Careful professional studies like this will make a world of difference to our future enjoyment of ethnic cooking."
Graham Kerr
Open this extraordinary cookbook, and discover a wonderful collection of mouth-watering recipes--proof positive that Italian fare can be both luscious and light. Over the years, cooking instructor and renowned author Anne Casale has perfected these streamlined, easy-to-prepare recipes, combining all the rich, robust flavor you have come to expect from traditional Italian cuisine--without heavy fat and calories.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Lean cuisine and rich flavors at first sound like a paradoxical combination. But as Casale ( Italian Family Cooking, The Long Life Cookbook) triumphantly reveals in this new collection of classic Italian favorites, one can have both. According to her, the most important rule of thumb to use in securing them is moderation, with quality valued more than quantity. Other key factors include the use of natural and low-fat products, fresh vegetables, herbs and exact measurements. In addition, Casale defends her claim that one can eat healthily without sacrificing full-bodied taste by accompanying each recipe with nutritional information, per serving. And the recipes also bear out the pleasure principle in cooking and eating, with standouts including linguine with sun-dried tomato pesto; roast leg of lamb with herbs; chicken cutlets with tomato and mozzarella; and ricotta cheesecake. With these and others, Casale defies the myth that Italian food must be laden with calories.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Casale's approach will convert those remaining souls who are unconverted to Italian food. It will also thrill cooks already enamored of fine Italian cuisine who are looking for quick, easy-to-follow recipes. Ingredients for delicious dishes are put together with healthful results in mind--a wide range of soups, pasta dishes, meats, vegetables, desserts, etc., is included. This no-nonsense cookbook provides plenty of satisfying recipes for true gourmets and health-conscious individuals alike. Even the design indicates an obvious concern for using this cookbook and not allowing it to sit on the shelf. A superb choice for Italian fare. Alice Joyce

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 215 pages
• Publisher: Fawcett; 1st edition (January 18, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449907880
• ISBN-13: 978-0449907887
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,230,052 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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