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Low-Fat Soul

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When I reached my thirties and had to start watching my weight, I despaired that I would have to give up the Southern cooking so dear to my heart. Jonell Nash, in "Low-Fat Soul," proved to me that all good recipes from down South do not need to start with the words "First take two tablespoons of bacon grease..." I have prepared almost half of the recipes in this book and can honestly say that not only are they good but have now become some of my household's favorites. They range from simple to prepare dishes like Daddy's Chicken Spaghetti or Smothered Cabbage to "company" dishes like Baked Stuffed Red Snapper (which is also easy to prepare but don't tell that to your guests, just let them ooh and aah.) In addition to those mentioned above, three of my personal favorites are the Buffalo Chicken Roll-Ups,the Peanutty Noodles and the Collards with Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Each recipe comes with some comment by Ms.Nash and every section begins with helpfuls hints on ways to cut down on fat and calories. This book is for every Southerner (current or expatriate) who wants to eat healthy and keep their weight down.

This is a MUST ADD to any one's kitchen who considers themselves a true soul food cook. This book helps you cut back on fat and salt (that we love!) but keep the rich flavors and traditions our grandmomma's passed down. Everything was simple and easy to follow and the recipes didn't require a special trip to the grocery store to find odd items that you never have in your kitchen - like most cook books. It even helped get my brain started on ideas to modify some of our family favorites that weren't included. P.S. You MUST check out the chocolate cake recipe!

When my husband had a quadruple bypass surgery last April, we were both in a "teachable moment". The follow-up care included stern warnings about salt, fat, and cholesterol in his diet. He grew up in the South, where the typical "agricultural diet" is heavy on all of the above. So this book was a godsend: tasty Southern cooking in a much healthier form. Using more spices, I manage to limit salt and fat even more than the recipes suggest. They are a great start.

I liked a lot of the recipes but I just can't abide by a cookbook that doesn't have any pics. It's just too cheap for me. I need pics because I can't cook that well and I am admitting upfront that it's a necessary thing. That aside I have found the recipes to be quite tasty with only a few being a little bland.

This book has some really awesome recipes! I especially like the simplicity of ingredients and the side notes. The Collard Green Quiche recipe has made me famous, everyone begs for it! I've gone from burning water to someone who knows her way around the stove with this book! Well worth it!