New American Plate Cookbook or Authentic Recipes from Morocco

New American Plate Cookbook: Recipes for a Healthy Weight and a Healthy Life

Author: The American Institute for Cancer Research

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
*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
Chickenwith 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

Library Journal

Phytochemicals-bioactive plant substances considered to be beneficial for people-are the centerpiece of a diet being championed by the American Institute for Cancer Research. Its "New American Plate" is built around vegetables and whole grains, with an emphasis on brown rice, wheat pasta, and other healthful foods, rather than protein. In fact, a three-ounce portion of any protein is the recommended serving size, while most Americans have at least twice that much in one meal. Recipes are appealing and easy to make and cover every course of a meal. Well-known dishes are reworked, e.g., New England Clam Chowder, to help with the transition to healthier eating. Although the overuse of the word phytochemicals may scare some readers, this glossy, eye-catching cookbook is recommended for most cookery collections.-Deborah Shippy, Moline P.L., IL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

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

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Authentic Recipes from Morocco: 60 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Land of the Tagine

Author: Tuttle Publishing

A heady mix of spices, aromatic tagines and warm, buttery couscous, it's no wonder Moroccan cuisine has become so popular! Full of favorites like caraway soup, slow-cooked lamb stews, spicy salads, flatbreads, sublime desserts and mint tea, Authentic Recipes from Morocco contains over 50 recipes that reveal the treasures of regional Moroccan cooking.