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Enjoy Italy's most famous food in recipes that won't affect your waistline. This is a stunning collection of more than 30 authentic dishes using healthy, seasonal produce. It features low-fat versions of classic recipes, including Lentil & Pasta Soup, Spaghetti with Clam Sauce, Lasagne, and Pasta with Pesto Sauce. It includes recipes for all occasions, from quick midweek lunches and suppers to more elaborate creations to serve at dinner parties. It includes a guide to the different types of pasta and a Fat & Calorie Counter for key ingredients. Nutritional information is given for each recipe to help you monitor your fat and calorie intake. For anyone looking to cut down on their fat intake pasta is the perfect food. It contains very little fat but is high in complex carbohydrates, which provide a steady release of energy to help you keep on the go. Pasta is also very versatile and combines superbly with many low-fat ingredients, including vegetables, fish and seafood, poultry and lean meat, as well as herbs and spices. It is perfect for all kinds of dishes. The recipes in this book are quick and easy to create and most contain less than 14g of fat per portion.They may be low on fat but still taste delicious so that you can enjoy satisfying meals and look after your health as well.

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This title helps you wake up your tastebuds with this inspiring, guilt-free collection of recipes. It includes ideas for every occasion from simple midweek suppers to elegant dinner-party creations. You can make the most of healthy, low-fat ingredients in soups, appetizers, fish, chicken, meat and vegetarian dishes, as well as tempting desserts. It includes low-fat versions of classics such as Creamy Corn Chowder, Lasagne and Cherry Pancakes. It contains advice on planning a low-fat diet, and nutritional information is provided for each dish. Cutting down on fat does not have to mean sacrificing taste. There is no need to forgo your best-loved dishes, such as curry, lasagne or cake, as this book shows you how to cook delicious versions using less fat. It helps you alter your approach to cooking, guiding you towards ingredients that are naturally lower in fat and cooking methods that require little additional fat. Each appetizer and dessert contains less than 5g of fat per portion, and main courses contain less than 10g. With imaginative recipes such as Salmon Parcels, Chicken & Barley Casserole, Vegetable Paella, and Blackcurrant Sorbet, this handy book provides lots of inspiration for the health-conscious cook.

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This book helps you discover the richly-spiced world of traditional Cajun and Creole cooking. You can bring the authentic taste of Cajun and Creole cuisine into your kitchen with this collection of 30 recipes. It features classic dishes, such as Creole Onion Soup, Louisiana Seafood Gumbo, Crab Bayou, Roast Pork with Cajun Stuffing, and French Quarter Beignets. It includes an illustrated guide to a variety of typical Cajun ingredients, from redfish and crab to okra, sweet potato, corn and pecan nuts. It features recipes for all tastes, from spicy bisque to creamy fruit-filled puddings. Step-by-step techniques show you how to prepare seafood and vegetables and grind spices. Cajun cuisine began when French settlers moved south to Louisiana and adapted their cooking to the local ingredients, particularly seafood, wild vegetables and herbs. Simplicity is at the heart of this culinary tradition with slow-cooked meats and plenty of rice to soak up the stock; fast-fried, spicy blackened fish; and warming fruit desserts. Creole cuisine contributes a love of black and white peppercorns to add extra spice to stews, piquant sauces and bisques.From Gumbo and Jambalaya to Dirty Rice and Bread Pudding the recipes in this collection are sure to inspire you to try authentic Cajun cooking from your own kitchen.

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This title features deliciously tempting dishes that are satisfying and tasty. It offers inspiring ideas for every meal, from simple suppers to gourmet entertaining. You can enjoy healthy and vibrant dishes from around the world, such as Spiced Couscous, Spinach Dhal, Vegetable Fajitas, Tempura Vegetables with Dipping Sauce, Stuffed Vine Leaves, and Saffron Risotto. It includes irresistible ideas from appetizers and snacks to main courses and side dishes, and from easy pasta suppers to gourmet dinner party dishes. It includes nutritional advice and useful tips on creating a basic vegetarian larder. Preparing vegetarian food has never been so exciting. Supermarkets are filled with fresh produce from all around the world, making it easy to create imaginative, nourishing and delicious meat-free meals all year round. This handy little book shows you how to make the most of vegetables, pulses, eggs, cheese, nuts, seeds, tofu and grains to whip up a selection of sumptuous meals. Try Baked Vegetable Lasagne or Chilli Beans with Basmati Rice for a hearty supper, or impress guests with Roast Asparagus Crepes or Party Moussaka. With advice on stocking your larder and step-by-step techniques, this is a lovely addition to any kitchen.

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This is a fabulous fungi feast for all seasons and occasions. You can make the most of this versatile ingredient in appetizers, fish, poultry, meat, vegetarian and side dishes. It includes stunning creations from Wild Mushroom Soup, Stuffed Garlic Mushrooms and Creamy Fish and Mushroom Pie to Mushroom Gougere, Wild Mushroom Pizettes, and Duck with Chinese Mushrooms and Ginger. You can discover unusual varieties of mushroom in dishes such as Tortellini Chanterelle Broth and Fresh Tuna Shiitake Teriyaki. This helpful guide shows how to distinguish the characteristics of different edible mushrooms at a glance. It includes advice on storing and preserving mushrooms to enjoy them at their best. There are countless varieties of mushroom known to be edible, and their unique taste and texture makes them immensely versatile for cooking. Mushrooms work well with poultry and meat, and this book showcases these classic combinations with delicious dishes such as Chicken with Wild Mushrooms, Roast Leg of Lamb with a Wild Mushroom Stuffing, and Pepper Steak with Mushrooms.There are also plenty of luxurious options for vegetarians, including Tagliatelle with Wild Mushrooms, Mushroom Curry, and Chinese Mushrooms with Cellophane Noodles. This inspirational little book will provide sumptuous ideas for every taste.

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