Let There Be Lite: An Illuminating Guide to Delicious Low-fat Cooking [Paperback]

Jay Disney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996

Television personality Jay Disney's infectious enthusiasm inspires the reader to make a commitment to low-fat cooking and eating; and his 150 exciting recipes make it painless and enjoyable. Among Jay's delicious dishes are Chicken with Ginger Salsa, Ridiculously Simple Japanese Tuna, and Black Bean Enchiladas. Disney is a chef, caterer, and partner in the Chicago- and Dallas-based company Traveling Lite. Line art.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Diet-conscious Dallasites who use the author's home-chef service are eating well indeed, judging by the wide assortment of recipes presented here. After explaining (convincingly) "How to Cook for the Week in Three Hours," which is the basis of his business, Traveling Lite, Disney sidesteps the usual low-fat revisions of high-fat dishes and instead provides original recipes derived from ethnic cuisines the world over. Here are Chervil-Laced Carrot Soup, Quiche Athenee and Imperial Navies. There are plenty of Mexican entries and quite a few parading the flavors associated with the cooking of China, India and the Middle East. "I've never had a low-fat dessert that triggered the same emotional response to that of standard, high-fat desserts," Disney admits, so the dessert section is admittedly "skimpy." (He advocates eating half or one-third of a creme brulee, say, rather than foregoing it or having a dismal substitute.) An engaging raconteur, Disney serves up philosophy, commonsense cooking tips and belly laughs as well. "The Dog Chapter or, The Lowest Point in My Culinary History" about a promotional gimmick gone all wrong, provides an uproarious ending to a book worth savoring on many levels.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Review

Anticipate no fancy color photos in this guide: just sage advice from one whose staff of chefs cook delicious low-fat meals for hundreds of clients weekly. Disney developed these recipes in the course of his traveling catering business: international influences feature in dishes ranging from Grilled Chicken with Mango Relish to Indian Chickpeas in a Savory Sauce. Calorie, fat and protein notes alongside each allow dieters at-a-glance facts. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Overlook TP (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0879517581
• ISBN-13: 978-0879517588
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,654,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars keeps the taste but gets rid of the fat, March 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Let There Be Lite: An Illuminating Guide to Delicious Low-fat Cooking (Paperback)

Most of the recipes are very flavorful yet low in fat. Disney even has a vegetarian section that has some very good recipes. The only fault I can find with the book is that most recipes have lots of ingredients.

5.0 out of 5 stars Eat well, eat healthy, July 13, 2011

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This review is from: Let There Be Lite: An Illuminating Guide to Delicious Low-Fat Cooking (Hardcover)

I took a cooking class from Disney when I lived in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. Not only are the recipes in this cookbook simple, the rest of the family and guests will enjoy the food. Additionally, Disney gives great advice on planning meals for an entire week. His recommendation is to do all the shopping and prep work in advance, freezing some items for later in the week, marinating other items for use mid-week, and eating the most perishable foods (like fish) on the prep day.

The book is upbeat and helps you eat low-fat. It has good advice on how to save money and time while still eating well. The author is a bit campy at times, but not overdone.

5.0 out of 5 stars Jay Disney..... Mr. Disney??????, April 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Let There Be Lite: An Illuminating Guide to Delicious Low-Fat Cooking (Hardcover)

Jay Disney is not only a world class chef, he is also my teacher at St.Benedicts Elementry