The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook: Healthy Recipes for Entertaining Family and Friends (Paperback)

by Dr. Arthur Agatston (Author)
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With more than 19 million copies in print worldwide, the best-selling phenomenon continues with fabulous all new recipes for healthy, delicious

South Beach Diet-friendly entertaining

The famed Miami Beach cardiologist who has helped millions of people worldwide to lose weight and eat healthier with his best-selling South Beach Diet books now addresses the special challenge that can undermine anyone’s willpower—the irresistible lure of diet-busting dishes at festive occasions.

As the more than 20 menus and 150 easy, all-new recipes in this cookbook prove, there’s no need to give up favorite holiday and party dishes to stay on the South Beach Diet. Dr. Agatston explains that healthy entertaining is not a matter of deprivation, but of "simply making as many good choices as possible." His new book provides those choices, putting a healthy twist on favorite entertaining meals for every occasion, whether it’s a family Christimas Eve dinner, a Thanksgiving feast, a Passover seder, a football fest in front of the TV, or a backyard barbeque with the neighbors. Readers will also find:

• practical tips and helpful (and healthful) hints throughout—including make-ahead suggestions, ideas for nonalcoholic cocktails (mocktails), ways to use leftovers, and more

• 55 full-page color photographs that illustrate the finished dishes along with ideas for stylish table settings and centerpieces

About the Author

ARTHUR AGATSTON, MD, is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has published more than 100 articles and abstracts as well as reviewed manuscripts for major cardiology journals. Sales of his mega-bestseller, The South Beach Diet, and companion titles have topped 19 million copies in print worldwide. He maintains a private cardiology practice, focusing on prevention, in Miami Beach, where he resides.

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Product Details Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Rodale Books; illustrated edition edition (October 3, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1594864446 ISBN-13: 978-1594864445 Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,933 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #2 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Special Occasions > Holidays #12 in  Books > Home & Garden > Entertaining #14 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Diets & Weight Loss > Diets > South Beach Diet

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• The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss by Arthur Agatston in Front Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 45 of 48 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Eat healthy on those special occasions too!, October 14, 2006 By  Lee Mellott "www.SkinCareForWrinkles.com (my ... (Frederick, Maryland) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)       The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook is an excellent addition to your cookbook collection whether you are following the program or not. The oversized soft cover book features 150 healthy recipes. It begins with a chapter on preparing for your special time. This chapter explains simple techniques to make your occasion go smoothly. The book is divided into 2 sections. The first section covers festive parties. 10 parties ranging from a Super Bowl Bash to a Baby Shower to a Tuscan Feast. The second section includes Holidays throughout the year Mother's Day, Christmas Eve, and Valentine's Day for example. Each occasion includes a complete menu. The Family Buffet party menu includes such fare as dogs n' dips, asparagus and ham spears, baked chicken with artichokes, south beach waldorf salad, penne with homemade sauce and banana orange pops. Each menu includes when to start preparing. For the Family Buffet, it is suggested you make and freeze your pasta sauce up to a month ahead, make and freeze the pops up to 5 days in advance etc. The 242 page book also includes a conversion chart at the back and mouth watering photos of the different recipes. Each recipe gives prep time, ingredients, tips, and nutrition information calories, fat, saturated fat, protein, carbs and fiber. Make ahead info is also given which is a handy feature. The recipes in the book can also be used as regular meal fare and if you are on the program, phase 1, 2 or 3 is listed for each recipe. They are easy to prepare with easy of find ingredients. Lot's of great recipes here! Delicious and nutritious! Lee Mellott 27 of 27 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed, November 26, 2006 By  a reader (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews I got this right before Thanksgiving, which I would be hosting for the first time, and the few recipes that I've tried turned out great! I served the stuffing, the green beans amadine, and the butternut squash, and they all went over quite well. My mom (who is really hard to please) enjoyed them all and commended me on serving such a healthy Thanksgiving meal. What I also like about this book are the many dessert recipes. I tried the ranger cookies today and MAN, are they good! Can't wait to try the cheesecake, and the pumpkin pie. Highly Recommended. 15 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook, January 5, 2007 By  K. A. Russell (Palm Desert CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is a wonderful addition to the South Beach franchise. I have prepared several meals based on these recipes, especially the Thanksgiving menu, and everything was outstanding. My guests were surprized and delighted when I disclosed they were eating healthy! Keep these books coming!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars SB 1 I have not used this book alot , but have gotten a couple of recipes that are very good. Book in excellent condition Published 8 days ago by Rhonda R. Larson 5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Party Planner! This book is GREAT for planning a get-together! It lays out a complete menu for different occasions. Read more Published 3 months ago by Chryssteena 3.0 out of 5 stars mediocre in comparison to the original south beach diet cookbook The original south beach diet cookbook- the one with the orange cover, was so great, i cooked and ate to my little heart's content and never felt deprived for a moment. Read more Published 4 months ago by Mariel 5.0 out of 5 stars south beach review I have made several recipes from this book so far, and even my husband has liked the meals. That is very rare! I can't wait to try more! Published 5 months ago by Denise M. North 5.0 out of 5 stars A Dietary Pleaser I'm very happy with this book as it provides a slew of healthful recipes. The point of the book is to provide recipes for foods that are ideal for parties and holidays (hence the... Read more Published 5 months ago by C. A. Wirfs 4.0 out of 5 stars Like it I was on a South beach diet kick. I still use the recipes out of the books. They really come in handy. The book was in great condition when I recieved it. Perfect. Read more Published 5 months ago by Jennifer L. Kuhn 5.0 out of 5 stars The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook The reason I purchased this cookbook was for the Holiday section. It has several recipes for Passover and Hanukkah I am very pleased with it. Read more Published 6 months ago by R. Swanger 3.0 out of 5 stars The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook The south Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook is a disappointment for me . There are some fairly good recipes , however many of the recipes could be found in any health... Read more Published 6 months ago by soulight 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Healthy Entertaining Recipies This book is a great book for entertaining without straying from your new eating lifestyle. Very easy recipies, with great taste. Your company will never know the difference. Read more Published 7 months ago by Ana M. Valle 5.0 out of 5 stars The South Beach Diet, Parties and holidays cookbook This book is perfect for me!!! I have been on the South Beach Diet for 3 months now, it has helped me lose weight and to look at the way I was eating. Read more Published 9 months ago by M. Woodcock Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books; illustrated edition edition (October 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594864446
• ISBN-13: 978-1594864445
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,933 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #2 in	Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Special Occasions > Holidays
  #12 in	Books > Home & Garden > Entertaining
  #14 in	Books > Health, Mind & Body > Diets & Weight Loss > Diets > South Beach Diet

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eat healthy on those special occasions too!, October 14, 2006

By	Lee Mellott "www.SkinCareForWrinkles.com (my ... (Frederick, Maryland) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook is an excellent addition to your cookbook collection whether you are following the program or not.

The oversized soft cover book features 150 healthy recipes. It begins with a chapter on preparing for your special time. This chapter explains simple techniques to make your occasion go smoothly. The book is divided into 2 sections. The first section covers festive parties. 10 parties ranging from a Super Bowl Bash to a Baby Shower to a Tuscan Feast.
The second section includes Holidays throughout the year Mother's Day, Christmas Eve, and Valentine's Day for example. Each occasion includes a complete menu. The Family Buffet party menu includes such fare as dogs n' dips, asparagus and ham spears, baked chicken with artichokes, south beach waldorf salad, penne with homemade sauce and banana orange pops.
Each menu includes when to start preparing. For the Family Buffet, it is suggested you make and freeze your pasta sauce up to a month ahead, make and freeze the pops up to 5 days in advance etc.

The 242 page book also includes a conversion chart at the back and mouth watering photos of the different recipes. Each recipe gives prep time, ingredients, tips, and nutrition information calories, fat, saturated fat, protein, carbs and fiber. Make ahead info is also given which is a handy feature.

The recipes in the book can also be used as regular meal fare and if you are on the program, phase 1, 2 or 3 is listed for each recipe. They are easy to prepare with easy of find ingredients. Lot's of great recipes here! Delicious and nutritious!

Lee Mellott

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed, November 26, 2006

By	a reader (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

I got this right before Thanksgiving, which I would be hosting for the first time, and the few recipes that I've tried turned out great! I served the stuffing, the green beans amadine, and the butternut squash, and they all went over quite well. My mom (who is really hard to please) enjoyed them all and commended me on serving such a healthy Thanksgiving meal. What I also like about this book are the many dessert recipes. I tried the ranger cookies today and MAN, are they good! Can't wait to try the cheesecake, and the pumpkin pie. Highly Recommended.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook, January 5, 2007

By	K. A. Russell (Palm Desert CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful addition to the South Beach franchise. I have prepared several meals based on these recipes, especially the Thanksgiving menu, and everything was outstanding. My guests were surprized and delighted when I disclosed they were eating healthy! Keep these books coming!