Soy Soy Soy (Simply Healthy) (Paperback)

~ Egan (Author) "RECIPES IN THIS CHAPTER RANGE FROM easy-to-make dips to an elegant filo pastry that would be a perfect first course at any party..." (more)
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Soy goes mainstream.

The soybean has gone mainstream! Soyfoods are big, big, big with baby boomers. This new book contains more than 120 healthful recipes featuring soyfoods in various forms, from old-reliable tofu, to miso, green soybeans, canned soybeans, meat analogs made from soy, soy milks, tempeh and more. In many of the recipes, soy is a healthful "secret ingredient" that cannot be detected in the dish by flavor or texture.

This is an all-purpose cookbook featuring the versatile bean for those who want to incorporate the healthful benefits of soy to a greater extent in their diet, but who may not wish to become completely vegetarian. Sources for soy products are included in an appendix section, but an abundance of soy products are already available at any local grocery store. The recipes here are "mainly meatless," but not completely so. Neither does cooking with soy mean "Chinese" every night.

SAMPLE RECIPES
-Roasted Bell Pepper & Tofu Spread

-Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Pasta
-Banana Waffles with Banana Maple Syrup
-Fresh Apple Bread
-Southwestern Hummus
-Breakfast Wraps
-Better Pork Sausages
-Chicken and Tempeh Curry
-Double-Corn Muffins
-New Fashioned Meatloaf
-Green Shelled Soybeans
-Rhubarb Cheese Pie
-Chicken-Green Chile Stew
-Quick Lemon-Poppyseed Cake
-Strawberry "Ice Cream"

An important feature of the book-nutritional analyses provided for each recipe: calories, protein, carbohydrates, total fat, cholesterol and sodium.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SOY PRODUCTS:

-Lowers blood-cholesterol levels.

-Builds bone mass and relieves symptoms of menopause.

-May contain salutary compounds that fight cancer and protect the heart.

-Full of soluble and insoluble fiber.

-Contains a wealth of B vitamins and minerals.

About the Author

Jeanette Parsons Egan is a registered dietitian who has written several cookbooks, including Healthy High-Fiber Cooking, Picnics for All Seasons, Healthy Oat-Bran Cooking, and The Best of Southern Cooking. She teaches cooking classes and counsels clients on diet, food and nutrition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Running Press (November 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555611745
• ISBN-13: 978-1555611743
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,215,470 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for vegetarians only, April 14, 2000

By	Rachel Himes (Indiana, Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews

This book isn't the most beautiful I've sen artistically, but I have not considered that in reviewing the contents themselves. The cover is different than that shown on amazon.com but the author is the same. Many recipes contain meat and meat juices which makes this less than ideal for vegetarians. However, most of the recipes are moderate to low in fat content and don't contain a painfully long list of ingredients. There are several color pictures throughout the book, but nothing looks intimidating. Most of the ingredients are common. The recipe print is reasonably sized and the recipes are are layed out in a readable fashion. Very few of the recipes call for unnecessary steps in preparation. There are no estimated preparation times, though. This is a good book for people looking to incorporate soy into a standard American foods diet. Most of these are "normal" foods with a few splashes of tastes from other cultures. Recipes include:Blue cheese and tofu spread; crab quesadillas; BBQ tofu bites; Broccoli soup; Potato salad; Tuna salad stuffed tomatoes; Crab Louie; Chicken-tempeh curry; Chicken and roast vegetable pasta; Sloppy joes; Meatloaf; Beef and bean wraps; Schnitzel mit tofu; Garlic and herb mashed potatoes; Toasted pecan and currant muffins; Papaya-strawberry smoothie; Blueberry pancakes; Blueberry coffeecake; Breakfast grits; Soy bacon quiche; Pecan Pie and Berry Cobbler. There is also a list of mail order resources in the back.