Low Carb 1-2-3: 225 Simply Great 3-Ingredient Recipes (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

For Gold's 1-2-3 Cookbook series:
"Rozanne Gold is the leader of a minimalist sect, one that uses the fewest possible ingredients to produce dishes that are not just credible but delicious," -- Mark Bittman in The New York Times

Product Description

Low-carb cooking has never been this easy-or delicious!

Now 1-2-3 cooking goes low-carb, and the results are simply fabulous! Here readers learn how to create dishes that are not only low-carb but low in calories and saturated fat-from Pan-Seared Tuna Niçoise, Baked Eggs Splendido, and Wasabi-Stuffed Shrimp to Fresh Cherry Compote with Chocolate Drizzle-each using only three ingredients!

In Low Carb 1-2-3 readers will discover:
o Recipes that fit effortlessly into any low-carb or good-carb diet, including South Beach, Atkins, and Sugar Busters
o 225 great-tasting dishes created by an award-winning chef
o A focus on healthy eating with recipes that promote good fats and carbs; shun trans-fats; use whole, unprocessed, fresh ingredients; and eliminate white flour and sugar
o An accurate carb count for each recipe, lists of low-glycemic index foods, and 100 menu plans

Perfect for today's busy lifestyles, these recipes make it easy for anyone to eat more healthfully every day.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (December 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159486165X
• ISBN-13: 978-1594861659
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #307,665 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, Delicious and Healthy, March 21, 2005

By	Lisa Shea "LisaShea.com" - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)

If you're thinking that cooking healthy is hard, be sure to check out this cookbook! Each dish has 3 ingredients, is tasty and is very good for you.

First, the variety. People who complain that low carbing is boring haven't taken a look at this cookbook. You get Pan Seared Rib-eye with Agurula. There's pot-roasted turkey with smokey onions. How about broccoli smothered in wine and olive oil?

These dishes are NOT hard. As I said, they all involve just three main ingredients. Some might open your horizons a bit - for example I *love* snow peas, but I know people who have never tried them. I also love pine nuts! They are quite good for you and tasty too. All of these things can be found at your average supermarket, and once you realize the wealth of healthy foods that you like, your menu planning gets more and more interesting.

Each recipe comes with the total carbs, the fiber, fat, saturated fat, protein, calories, and more - so even if you're not low carbing, you can see just how healthy in ALL ways these dishes are. The author feels strongly that eating healthy is about watching all of the problem areas and finding dishes that are fresh, healthy, nutritious and low in harmful items.

My one complaint with this book is that there are no photos of dishes. I LOVE photos to help me get an idea of what a dish is all about.

Even so, I highly recommend this cookbook. It covers everything from breakfasts to desserts, from drinks to appetizers for parties and main dishes. You can easily eat this way every day for years and never get bored - and amaze your friends and family with delicious, healthy dishes.

Highly recommended!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best cookbooks out there - low carb or otherwise, April 14, 2005

By	W. Mate "I love books" (Beverly Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews

I have always been skeptical of Rozanne Gold's 1-2-3 approach, thinking three ingredients couldn't possibly yield the kind of results I expect. Boy, was I wrong. The recipes in this book are terrific and jam-packed full of flavor. Among those I have tried are: the Pecan-Crusted Chicken Breasts (intensely flavored and incredibly good - hot or cold), the Miso-Glazed Chicken Breasts (yummy), the Salmon Steaks with Cornichon Vinaigrette (lovely), the Green Beans with Pesto and Walnuts (great), "Creamed" Spinach (my husband repeatedly asks for it), the Sauteed Grape Tomeatoes with Shallots (delish), and Smokey Joe Burgers (nice twist for burgers). I use this book at least once a week.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amy Berkowitz RN says, 3 cheers for 3 ingredients, February 8, 2005

By	Amy S. Berkowitz "Fan of all of Rozanne Golds... (Broomall,Pa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a chemotherapy nurse & a lifetime member of Weight Watchers.I am the proud owner of all of Golds 123 COOKBOOKS because I love to cook & eat ,but I am pressed for time. With these recipes..I have minimal shopping &prep time but I am guaranteed a HEALTHY Low carb scrumptious meal or snack for ANY meal of the day.My favorites are CreamyCarrot-ginger soup,Strawberry-cheese brulee &Pesto-pistachio
Chilean Sea Bass.This is a wonderful cookbook for entertaining since everyone seems to be "watching" their carbs!!!!!!Rozannes" helpful comments & carb counts accompany each recipe.This Cookbook is pure
" GOLD!"