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The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook: Healthy Recipes for Entertaining...
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by Arthur Agatston
Sales Rank: 1388
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List Price: $25.00
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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Rodale Books 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
Book Description
With more than 19 million copies in print worldwide, the best-selling phenomenon continues with fabulous all new recipes for healthy, deliciousSouth Beach Diet-friendly entertainingThe 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: #8226; practical tips and helpful (and healthful) hints throughout-including make-ahead suggestions, ideas for nonalcoholic cocktails (mocktails), ways to use leftovers, and more #8226; 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.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
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
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