First up is Woman's Day Cookbook for Healthy Living ($4.99), by Elizabeth Alston. I've already purchased this one and made the Fudge Brownie Pudding Cake only minutes after downloading it (the cake isn't bad at all and was easily modified for gluten and lactose free, but next time I'm going to serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream; in any case, not a crumb remained in anyone's bowl). The 224 page hardcover for this one is discounted by Amazon to $18.99, so the Kindle edition is a real steal. The recipes are well formatted on the Kindle itself, with a table of contents in the front that makes it easy to jump first to a section and from there to any recipe (I've got to try that Margarita Fruit Cocktail, next), while on the iPad or PC you get the addition of full color in the images to provide further inspiration.Book Description
If you're ready to feel great and take charge of your health (and your family's), then this book is for you.
Relax! Just because the recipes in this book are "healthy" doesn't mean you have to give up the foods you love. This book offers a simple, enjoyable approach to delicious and healthful cooking that anyone can master. This is no diet book - the recipes are neither fat-free, sugar-free or sodium-free - rather, it is a daily guide to gradually changing your cooking habits to include a wide variety of nutritious foods: fruits and vegetables, meats and fish, whole grains and even sweets. Over time, you'll find that a positive transformation has taken place, without you even knowing it! You'll feel better, look better and save time while making fabulous meals the whole family will enjoy.
The best approach to building a healthy lifestyle is a balanced approach - none of those restrictive fad diets, splurging on the latest workout equipment or popping the vitamin du jour. Nor must you deny yourself the occasional slice of chocolate cake. Instead, we'll help you make positive choices that support your lifestyle while gradually developing a healthier way of cooking and eating.
From the same author, Elizabeth Alston, the next one that caught my eye was The Woman's Day Cookvook: Healthy Food for Everyday Living ($3.99). Yes, that isn't a spelling error, but an intentional play on words, as this one is intended for the iPad or iPhone (for now). There are 45 recipes and demonstrations, without the usual introduction and what to stock in your kitchen chapters - instead, each chapter is a single recipe and has an accompanying video, demonstrating just how to prepare the dish (two are included in the sample, with the complete recipes for each). Some of the chapters will no doubt be basic for some (how to cut an avocado and get the seed out, for example), but others may find just the training they are looking for, as they turn to cooking on their own for the first time, using real ingredients rather than just popping a boxed entree into the oven. I haven't bought this one yet, so if you do, let me know what you think of it.Book Description
The Woman's Day Cookvook: Healthy Food for Everyday Living is the ultimate guide to good, healthy cooking with recipes tested by the experts at Woman's Day and prepared by everyday cooks -- from seasoned pros to culinary newcomers.
Packed with 45 nutritious and mouthwatering recipes from the trusted editors of Woman's Day, each one includes nutritional information and cooking time. This is the perfect cookvook for anyone who wants to eat low-sodium, low-fat, and low-sugar meals without sacrificing taste and fun.
Every recipe includes a video so you can cook along with other Woman's Day readers or watch a helpful cooking or shopping tip with Woman's Day experts.
The trio finishes up with a another volume from Elizabeth Alston, New Woman's Day Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Every Occasion. This one has so many desserts, they had to spread them across two chapters (with a few extras tucked into chapters on Entertaining and Celebrations).At $8.99, it's a bit above my usual fair for this blog, but that Agency set price compares well to the $35 the 432 page print edition was listed for. With this one, though, you can have your cake and eat it too: the Hardcover is currently being discounted to $2.95 and the paperback to $5 (not as good a deal, but probably lighter to hold to read). So, you can get it on the cheap for under three bucks, spend a bit more and get the more convenient Kindle edition (on your PC and Kindle for under $10) or get both the print and Kindle editions for as little as $11.94 (plus shipping).
Book Description
Woman's Day, America's most popular and trusted magazine, brings you a comprehensive reference cookbook - perfect for every cook from novice to pro.
Reflecting today's busy lifestyles, this cookbook contains a wealth of time-saving recipes that will allow for less time in the kitchen while still creating healthy and delicious meals. The editors of Woman's Day presents over 350 wholesome meals with nutritious ingredients - many can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.
The savory recipes cover Pasta, Chicken & Turkey, Beef, Fish & Seafood, Pork & Ham, Eggs & Cheese, Pizzas & Breads, Soups, Salads, Cakes & Cookies, and Desserts. Some of the scrumptious dishes include: Roasted Red Snapper with Coconut-Ginger Sauce, Thai Steak Salad, Chicken Breasts with Fresh Orange Salsa, Tex-Mex Pulled Pork, Chorizzo Frittata, and Carribean Pumpkin Soup.
From the easy-to-follow directions to the appendix of cooking terms and essential preparation tips, The New Woman's Day Cookbook is an indispensable collection of classic and contemporary recipes to add to your cookbook shelf.
