We all want great-tasting meals, but we also want meals that help us maintain a healthy weight and live longer, healthier lives. Marrying the art and science of food, The New American Plate Cookbook is the first cookbook designed to accomplish all three goals. A team of cooks, nutritionists, food writers, scientists, and others who are passionate about food collaborated to create 200 recipes, from appetizers to desserts, that combine sound nutrition with culinary ingenuity. From updated favorites to innovative showstoppers, The New American Plate Cookbook delights the senses—with vivid colors, tempting aromas, and luscious flavors—while helping you reduce your risk of serious health problems like cancer and heart disease. Whether you wish to achieve a healthy weight or find a lifelong approach to eating nutritious meals, The New American Plate Cookbook will satisfy your conscience while it dazzles your palate.
The New American Plate Cookbook includes:
*200 recipes, from appetizers, soups, and salads to one-pot dishes and entrées to vegetables, egg dishes, breads, pilafs, desserts, and more
*74 full-color photographs
*Tips on meal planning and complementary combinations of dishes
*Practical suggestions and a guide to ingredients and cooking techniques
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Information on the science behind the New American Plate approach
Recipes from The New American Plate Cookbook:
Bruschetta with Green Pea and Roasted Garlic Spread Butternut Squash, Tomato and Watercress Soup Mixed Greens with Blueberries and Feta Sweet Potato and Pear Stir-Fry with Chicken and Chili Sauce New American Beef Stew Greek-Style Scallops Chicken with Tomatoes, Honey and Cinnamon Broccoli with Scallion Dressing and Hazelnuts Gingered Carrots with Golden Raisins and Lemon Heirloom Whole Wheat Bread Whole Corn and Green Chile Muffins Rice Pudding with Pears and Apples Fresh Plum Tart
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Proportion and Portion Size
PART I: THE NEW AMERICAN PLATE Vegetables Salads Grains Fish, Poultry, and Meat Sauces, Dressings, and Marinades
PART II: ONE-POT MEALS ON THE PLATE Casseroles Stews Stir-Fries Pilafs Entrée Salads Frittatas Chilis
PART III: AROUND THE PLATE Appetizers Soups Breads and Muffins Desserts
Cooking Basics Food Storage and Handling Cooking with Vegetables and Fruits The Science behind the New American Plate
Index
Anonymous
Posted January 2, 2009
I found this book while I was training for my first marathon. I wanted something that would give me great fuel but not encourage me to "diet..." afterall you get out of your body what you put in. I began reading the text as it provides great insights to what a well balanced plate should look like and how to transition to maintaining a healthy plate. I found the recipes to provide the most delicious vegetable dishes I had ever tasted. Plus I found that I could prepare the vegetables ahead, freeze them, and then make them up when I was ready! They still came out tasty and with a family that is a huge plus. The more I made the vegetable dishes the more that I noticed unhealthy food falling off of my plate naturally because everything was so good. I highly recommend making the investment in this book and the ingredients to prepare the recipes.
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Posted May 13, 2005
I have had this cookbook for about 2 months and absolutely love it!! Finally I've found a cookbook that offers healthy yet delicious recipes that are easy to make. And the ingredients are easy to shop for, and are probably already in your home. Oh, and the recipes are very affordable. My husband and I have had many of the recipes in the book and all of them have been delicious. Also, I've found the portion sizes to be very generous, especially for a 'diet' book. I love the creative combination of ingredients and the dishes have a ton of flavor! I definitely recommend this book. For the first time ever, I'm excited to cook for my husband and I and no longer dread planning a meal. Grocery shopping has even become more fun because I look forward to the new creations I will be able to try once I get home.
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Posted March 31, 2005
I have only had the book for about a week and have tried 3 of the recipes-LOVED them all and am so excited to try the rest of them. This is the best investment I have made in a long time. I am an exercise specialist in a corporate fitness center and can't wait to share the recipes with my clients.
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Overview
We all want great-tasting meals, but we also want meals that help us maintain a healthy weight and live longer, healthier lives. Marrying the art and science of food, The New American Plate Cookbook is the first cookbook designed to accomplish all three goals. A team of cooks, nutritionists, food writers, scientists, and others who are passionate about food collaborated to create 200 recipes, from appetizers to desserts, that combine sound nutrition with culinary ingenuity. From updated favorites to innovative ...