Techniques of Healthy Cooking, Professional Edition (Hardcover)

by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
In addition to offering detailed information on nutrition and diet, this hefty volume provides valuable advice on purchasing and storing healthy foods, menu planning, and cooking techniques that reduce calories while still retaining flavor. From soups to desserts, recipes for 400 different dishes—each of which serves ten or more—are given, with complete nutritional information included for each. While there are plenty of choices when it comes to general books on nutrition and healthy cooking, this useful, information-packed book is highly recommended for academic libraries requiring a practical text for culinary arts programs or public libraries needing an expertly written resource for professional cooks.
—John Charles, Scottsdale P.L., AZ; RED STAR REVIEW (Library Journal, April 1, 2008)

Product Description
Created by the experts at The Culinary Institute of America, Techniques of Healthy Cooking is an indispensable companion in today’s health-conscious world. Drawing on the latest dietary guidelines, it provides detailed information for cooks eager to introduce more flavorful, healthier choices to their menus. You will find advice on ingredients and serving sizes, guidance on developing recipes and menus, and more than 400 delicious recipes. Throughout, nearly 150 vibrant, all-new color photographs showcase finished dishes and illustrate the techniques, ingredients, and equipment of healthy cooking. Inspired by the information and recipes in the book, you will be able to create dishes that are not only exciting and great-tasting, but healthy at the same time.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 592 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (November 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470052325
• ISBN-13: 978-0470052327
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,462 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Execellent resource for serious cooks, April 20, 2008

By	J. Kletsky (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This volume is targeted for the advanced home or professional chef that needs a readily accessible source of current information on nutrition, ingredients, and preparation. As such, it succeeds well with discussions of dietary content and balance and how those needs can be met with appropriate preparation techniques and portioning. The later part of the book is filled with "example" recipes, ones that can easily be prepared and serve to illustrate how the ideas of the discussion can be implemented in dishes that appeal to a wide audience. Many tables summarize useful reference information on topics including ingredients, cooking, storage, portioning, and conversions.

The sections on "health claims" are interesting for the consumer, and essential for the professional. It lights up a bit of the legal-ese behind what menus and packaging can and can't say, at least here in the US.

The recipes are generally reproducible by a home cook with a knowledge of cooking techniques and terminology, though are not a step-by-step as, for example, Cooks' Illustrated instructions. The dishes have been generally flavorful and enjoyable.

If you're looking for the latest fad in "health food" cooking, this isn't your book, as the Shraders point out.

"Techniques of Healthy Cooking" provides sound, well supported information on nutrition, ingredients, preparation, and portioning in a very accessible format, along with enough interesting recipes to make it a strong addition to culinary collection.

(4 stars instead of 5 only as its a little pricey compared to other cookbooks)

9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Recipes use unhealthy refined flour, rice and oil, April 13, 2008

By	M. Shrader (Virginia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The written material encourages use of whole foods, including whole grains. However, many of the recipes use all purpose flour, sugar, and white rice. I expected to find recipes that used whole grain flours, whole grains, and honey rather than sugar.

I also expected recipes that ensured balanced portions of omega 3 fatty acids vs omega 6 fatty acids. There was no mention of the difference between farm raised and wild fish or between grain and grass finished beef.

A significant number of the recipes leave much to be desired for the healthy eater. If you are looking for a healthy cookbook, this is not a good choice.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous Recipes!, February 8, 2008

By	Laura J. Emahiser "Mrs. Emahiser" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wonderful recipes: simple, delicious~healthy. Love any book from the professional series from the Culinary Institutes of America, and this one was no exception. My husband (the professional) and I have enjoyed every minute in the kitchen with this book in hand. Thank you CIA!

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