Skinny Dips [Hardcover]

Diane Morgan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2010

We all love dipswe just hate what they do to our hips. That's why snack lovers everywhere will be drooling over the scrumptious spreads in this collection of low-calorie, low-fat party dips. Featuring healthful, guilt-free twists on all the fun, flavorful classics from dips and spreads to tapenades and salsasthese festive treats are all about healthy indulgences that are heavy on rich, robust flavors. Complete with nutrition facts for each recipe, party planningadvice, and do-ahead tips that make preparation a breeze, Skinny Dips makes it a snap to dip and be fit.

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About the Author

Diane Morgan is an award-winning cookbook author, culinary instructor, and restaurant consultant. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Sheri Giblin is a San Francisco-based photographer.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1 edition (September 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811871428
• ISBN-13: 978-0811871426
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to find ingredients, simple recipes, November 15, 2010

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Valerie B. Kolko - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skinny Dips (Hardcover)

I bought this book after spotting it in a gourmet foods store. I was impressed with the diversity of recipes for party dips and spreads. I really like that the book is divided into different types of dips, for example, bean and tofu, meat, salsas, and others. The first recipe I made from the book was the Curried Pumpkin Hummus for a luncheon with my parents and future in-laws. I added in an extra half-tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of nutmeg (my favorite spice), but otherwise made the spread exactly from the book. Even my mom, who despises curry, loved the dip and everyone at the party wanted the recipe! What I like best is that the recipes don't have exotic ingredients that you have to go all over town for; I think you can get nearly everything from your supermarket. And while we do have a food processor, you can make most of the recipes without one. Another bonus is the nutritional information that comes with every recipe. It tells you how many cups of the recipe is made, and how much the serving size is, for example, 2 tbsp., which is a good change from "Makes approx. 8 servings." The book also recommends which "Skinny Dippers" go best with each recipe, for example, the hummus recipe goes best with chips or pita. I can't wait to dig in to some of the other recipes. They really do take minimal prep time and have big flavor!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and delicious!, April 15, 2011

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Gina - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Skinny Dips (Hardcover)

It isn't often you find a cook book of light recipes that are filled with ingredients you probably already have stocked in your kitchen pantry. Skinny Dips is filled with recipes of just that -- simple to prepare, every day ingredients, and delicious! I have prepared several of the recipes, served them to friends and family, and have yet to find one we didn't like!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, July 19, 2011

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Jamie Lane - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Skinny Dips (Hardcover)

This is an excellent cookbook. We love dips for the summer and these unique recipes make it much more exciting then your staple sour cream/chive dip. The mango salsa is awesome. So glad I got it, now my mom and sister-in-law are ordering it!