The year's best recipes lightened up.
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America's Test Kitchen is a 2,500 square foot kitchen located outside of Boston. It is the home of Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines and is the workday destination for over 3 dozen test cooks, editors and cookware specialists. Our mission is to test recipes until we understand how and why they work and arrive at the best version. We also test kitchen equipment and supermarket ingredients in search of brands that offer the best value and performance. You can watch us work by tuning in to our public television show, America's Test Kitchen.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having been a follower of the TV program for years, I was delighted to have a lighter version of their recipes. Recipes are detailed as to why certain ingredients work, and all show the calories, fat, sat fat, and cholesterol in the before and after versions. As a diabetic, I appreciate all the short cuts I can get. It also does not hurt that the first listing is for Chicken Caesar Salad: my all time favorite go to meal.
My only criticism is that the binding is not spiral (allowing the book to be folded), but pages are large and lie flat should you need to have information close while cooking.
My only criticism is that the binding is not spiral (allowing the book to be folded), but pages are large and lie flat should you need to have information close while cooking.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have to start out by saying that I LOVE ATK. I think I purchased this copy for a gift for my mom. I'm slowly cooking through this book, and everything has been good. They have great dessert recipes (peach shortcakes and fudgy brownies) and delicious salad recipes. I'll update when I've cooked more. The pasta carbonara is delish!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I've been a member of [...] since I found the sight 3 years ago. Not only is it cheaper than buying the magazines, but it's searchable, has grocery lists, favorites, and even videos. Right now, I'm embarking on a get healthy life plan, and the first step to that is changing the way I cook.
This book is wonderful. It has a recipe for almost everything you can think of. They first start with analyzing the traditional recipe, where is the fat coming from, calories, carbs, etc. Then deciding if there are any substitutes that are healthier without sacrificing flavor. Every recipe comes with nutritional facts, something most cook books lack. Probably because you don't want to know.
I highly recommend this book for any avid home chef that is looking to cut back on the fat without sacrificing flavor.
This book is wonderful. It has a recipe for almost everything you can think of. They first start with analyzing the traditional recipe, where is the fat coming from, calories, carbs, etc. Then deciding if there are any substitutes that are healthier without sacrificing flavor. Every recipe comes with nutritional facts, something most cook books lack. Probably because you don't want to know.
I highly recommend this book for any avid home chef that is looking to cut back on the fat without sacrificing flavor.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Light & Healthy 2010: The Year's Best Fresh, Full-Flavored Recipes
The books from America's Test Kitchen are always full of useful tips. This book in particular offers many good, light and healthy menu items which are easy to prepare. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Boofar
Great light cookbook
I think this is the best cookbook I've purchased. Over the past few months, I've stayed pretty consistent with it, and there are very few dishes that aren't outstanding (notably... Read more
Published 10 months ago by carmellow
Love it
My boyfriend even loves this cookbook. They have recipes on how to make Philly Cheese Steak healthier, with fewer calories and fat grams. Read more
Published 12 months ago by N. VanLaanen
Is it me, or the book?
I can't seem to bring myself to make anything from this cook book. I LOVE Cook's Illustrated magazine, their website and their TV show. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Felicia
Oh boy, White Flour Pasta on Cover Says it All
They're still struggling with the idea of whole-food, natural food cooking, aren't they?
The picture of a pile of white flour pasta on the cover says it all. C.I. Read more
The picture of a pile of white flour pasta on the cover says it all. C.I. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Marie A. Jenkins
Light on fat? Yes. Good for diabetics? Not so much.
I originally bought this book for the low-fat recipes. After a severe gallbladder attack, my doctor told me to cut down on fatty foods. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Becky Scott
Tasty and Healthy!!!!!!!!!!
I am a big fan of cooking, but all the HEALTHY cooking books lack one thing...TASTE!!!!
This is phenomenal! Read more
This is phenomenal! Read more
Published 20 months ago by DC Photo
Reasonably good, but not their best work
I give it 4 stars because compared to all books out there, it's pretty darn good. Compared to the test kitchen's family cookbook, it's a bit less amazing. Read more
Published 20 months ago by b
Hard work.
Well, the recipies have yeilded really rich, tasty, healty food. But they are very labor intensive. Maybe in double portions the dividends are reasonable. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Nate
Best diet cook book
Every recipe has been delicious. So good I would make them for company.
My favorites are the Pan-roasted chiken breasts, and the Maple-glazed pork tenderloin. Read more
My favorites are the Pan-roasted chiken breasts, and the Maple-glazed pork tenderloin. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Dave
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