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| The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life | 
 enlarge | Author: Ellie Krieger
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book
List Price: $28.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  130 reviews
Sales Rank: 333
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 8 x 1.1
ISBN: 1600850219
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5
EAN: 9781600850219
ASIN: 1600850219
Publication Date: January 15, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 fingerlakesnewyork February 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I watch Ellie on t.v., and I think she's great. So I thought I'd give the book a shot. I really like this book. The recipes are really good and not hard to make. After working all day, the last thing I want to come home to is fixing a meal, but Ellie has made it pretty easy. Also, it's good for you !! This book gets my seal of approval and my husbands!!
 Great! February 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Everything I've made from this book so far has been so delicious! Its nice that she has all the nutrition facts included etc. I highly recommend.
 Bright lights February 29, 2008
19 out of 24 found this review helpful
My comment pertains to trying to "see" the print. The publisher/designer has chosen "gray ink" instead of black ink for the print, and with my current level of vision, I need really bright lights and close proximity to the page so I can read the recipes. In spite of this problem, I have found the recipes inventive, marvelous, and accurate. Next time have all generations read the mock up of the book before publishing.
Good food...sometimes February 27, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Most of the recipes in this book work out pretty well by themselves and are very healthy, but I found most of them to be underwhelming in terms of good flavor. Her use of seasoning is limited, and some of the recipes are overly simple.
Other than that, I did enjoy making things out of this cookbook. Her appetizer and soup section are especially enjoyable
Moderation Is the Key as Tasty Recipes Abound with Krieger's Healthy Approach February 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There is nothing revolutionary about Ellie Krieger's approach to food, but what she does very well in her cookbook is present a healthier way of cooking without getting sanctimonious. She doesn't shy away from the nutritional do's and don't's, evil necessities that they are, but more importantly, her philosophy is not based on deprivation or poor-tasting substitute ingredients. Krieger knows what she's talking about as she is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition. She also happens to have brand appeal since she has her own show, "Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger", on the Food Network. Ironically, Krieger is one of the few cooking show hosts who comes across a lot brighter and more informative on the printed page than on the television screen.
This is the advantage of the cookbook as she provides her "no fear or guilt" philosophy in easy-to-follow terms that focus on moderation and frequency. No food is off-limits, not even the usual suspects like butter or cream. Instead, they are used strategically in small amounts for maximum impact. Krieger provides a helpful "New Way Pantry" list to help anyone get started on the right foot. With a generous quota of full-color photos, the layout of the over two hundred recipes is well done, and the steps are easy to follow for the most part. Nutritional information per serving is presented, as well as what particular nutrients the dish provides. I particularly like the sidebars and special insert pages that focus on dietary topics of interest such as the convenience of frozen and canned food, shellfish and cholesterol and even ordering salad dressing at a restaurant.
Since purchasing the book, I've already tried a half-dozen dishes, all quite exceptional in terms of flavor. The Grilled Thai Beef Salad on page 107 benefits from a mix of spices in the marinade. On page 65, the Portobello Panini with Gorgonzola and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a treat even without focaccia bread. Two of her more creative concoctions are the Edamame "Hummus" with Spiced Pita Chips (page 68), where the familiar Japanese-style soybeans replace the chickpeas, and my favorite, Macaroni and Four Cheeses (page 168), which uses pureed winter squash and low fat cheese without sacrificing the home-style taste. I have to admit that unlike Paula Deen and Rachael Ray, Krieger develops recipes that not only satisfy at the table but allow me to feel I've been mindful of my nutritional intake. My doctor will be happy.
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