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Books: Cooking by Cuisine -> Cooking French
Jacques Pepin's Simple and Healthy Cooking
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by:
Pepin, Jacques (Illustrator)
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Publisher:
Rodale Books
Published: October 29, 1999
ISBN: 0875963625
Format:Paperback
Pages:368
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Book Description
From Publishers Weekly
The current food scene's emphasis on healthy eating and low-fat consumption has led Pepin, a chef linked most frequently with classic French cuisine, to jump aboard the health bandwagon. Pepin feels it is the responsibility of
chefs to guide us in creating low-fat meals. Yet the book is not-strictly speaking-a diet book. The 200 recipes provided are drawn from classic French cuisine. Pepin hasn't totally eliminated high-fat items (e.g., cream), but they appear in smaller
proportions than classic cuisine calls for. The author admits that to achieve a balanced diet with 30% or fewer of calories from fat is difficult, and offers tips and shortcuts. His recipes can be combined to create three-course, low-fat lunches and
dinners for those who want to lower their fat intake. Each recipe contains a caloric breakdown so readers can pick and choose freely. Recipes are well-written, and many have useful notes. Most recipes can be tackled by anyone, but some are
time-consuming. Prevention Book Club main selection.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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