Sweetie Pie: The Richard Simmons Private Collection of Dazzling Desserts [Hardcover]

Richard Simmons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1997

On the heels of his wildly successful cookbook, Farewell to Fat: Homemade in the U.S.A, Richard Simmons embraces the wonderful world of desserts in a collection of fabulous recipes which takes aim at the calorie culprits: fat and sugar. The resulting effort is parade of elegant desserts, including such delights as Cherry-Vanilla Cloud Cookies, Chocolate Mousse Pie, and Orange Cream-Filled Eclairs. 100+ color photos.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

If you want to lose weight but must appease your sweet tooth from time to time, Richard Simmons is on your team. Sweetie Pie is a collection of delectable, reduced-fat and reduced-calorie desserts. Most get 30 percent or fewer calories from fat. But Simmons is quick to point out that you can't scarf down half a cake and expect to lose weight. The key, he says, is handling dessert "with respect," which means eating it on special occasions and having only a serving. You'll find adaptations of all your favorite desserts, such as brownies, lemon bars, biscotti, chocolate layer cake (19 percent fat), Boston cream pie, chocolate mousse pie, and even lollipops. You'll also find desserts only Richard Simmons might create, like "Brownie Pizza." Watch out--the last chapter presents six of Simmons's "all-time favorite outrageous desserts," fat and all. Simmons's running commentary of his personal relationship with these desserts is entertaining enough to read whether or not you want to prepare the recipe. Recipes include nutritional breakdown (calories, protein, fat, carbohydrate, sodium, and cholesterol), plus fat and calorie comparisons with standard versions. The photos will make your mouth water. --Joan Price

From Library Journal

Irrepressible fitness guru Simmons is an enduring phenomenon; his latest book, Farewell to Fat (GT Pub., 1996) has sold more than 600,000 copies. Here he offers "reduced-fat" (not always "low-fat") versions of his favorite desserts, from Keep on Truckin' Brownies to Yes, We Have a Banana Cream Pie to Some Like Hot Chocolate Souffles, with color photographs of each one. Expect some demand.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Gt Pub Corp; 1ST edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577192761
• ISBN-13: 978-1577192763
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #572,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes but lacks food mover info., November 3, 1999

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Linda Marie Leonard (Tiverton, Rhode Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sweetie Pie: The Richard Simmons Private Collection of Dazzling Desserts (Hardcover)

This book has some really good ideas for deserts. My husband has diabetes and the recipes fit right in with his diet requirements. One downfall, there is no information pertaining to the food-mover program Richard has. There is portion size, and calorie content broken down by protein, fat, carbs., but if you want an easy way to use your food mover don't expect to find it here.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for dessert lovers who are dieting!, September 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Sweetie Pie: The Richard Simmons Private Collection of Dazzling Desserts (Hardcover)

I was skeptical when I first got the book but after trying several recipes, I am convinced this book is worth keeping. The book holds some of the desserts that one would normally hesitate to indulge because of the high calorie content but Simpson made it less "guilty" for us. You will not even realize it is a low-fat version! Even friends of mine who do not believe in low-fat recipes gave it a "Two Thumbs Up!" My favourites are the tangerine-orange poppyseed cake and the cheese tartlettes.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars scrumptious food with less guilt, November 17, 2002

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Karen Sampson Hudson "Karen Sampson Hudson" (Reno, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sweetie Pie: The Richard Simmons Private Collection of Dazzling Desserts (Hardcover)

Richard Simmons' "Sweetie Pie" is a delight for the eyes and the tastebuds. It's filled with mouth-watering, well done photographs of luscious desserts which might even earn it a spot as a coffee table book. As noted by another reviewer, people with diabetes can indulge in some of the recipes.

All of us like a satisfying sweet end to a meal, and this collection of low-fat recipes will fill the bill without padding your waistline. Recommended both for calorie-counters and for those lucky few who don't worry about weight.