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River Road Recipes III: A Healthy Collection

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I guess I would give this book more like 4 1/2 stars. My fiance is from New Orleans and I wanted to serve more native dishes but in a healthier way. This book is just the ticket. The only thing I'd change is a few more of the "traditional" recipes but what is in there is very good with easy-to-follow directions. I especially like the way it shows you the difference between the original and lighter recipes. My future mother in law has used the book for years and really likes it. I can't wait to try more recipes.

This book was like a dream come true for me. The two previous River Roads Recipes books were my favorite cookbooks, but I was trying to cut back on the fat content that is usually so high in the Cajun & Creole cooking I grew up on. This book offered me the answers I was looking for.

My husband --- like so many others--- is on a modified diet. This cookbook took already delicious recipes and modified them with the help of a licensed dietitian to fit our newly apdopted healthier lifestyle. The nutrition notes give ideas on how to cut the recipe even further plus lets you know what was your saving in calories, fat, salt... I like the sidebars stories; They add interest. I also like the "Something Extra" section at the end. The Curried Chicken Salad is a luncheon favorite at work.

I was born and raised in New Orleans, and the River Road Recipes Collection is on every family member's shelf. My grandmother passed down her original copy when I went away to college,and now I use Healthy Collection for my family. It is very easy to follow and everything I have tried so far is amazing. I now live out of state, and whenever I need to bring a dish to pot luck, I am always the hit of the party. I recommend this to anyone looking to eat healthy meals that are restaurant quality!

The cookbook is great and the most amazing thing is that it came in time for Christmas. I had procrastinated and thought that I could just "run in" to the other bookstores and pick up a copy for my daughter for Christmas. Much to my surprise, no one in town stocked this particular book. I hurriedly ordered from Amazon and you folks were able to get it to me before we opened presents. I appreciate your promptness and your efficiency. I will order from Amazon again. Thank you.

I just received this cookbook today and have briefly been able to puruse the recipes and I am so excited about everything I have read! So far the recipes have been innovative and gourmet-ish yet simple and low fat! That seems to be the theme throughout...I have found my new favorite book!!