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Summary: Great recipes - even my kids loved them!
Review: OK, so the author uses variations on some recipes to come by the 500 in this book. So what? I'd buy it for five good low-carb recipes that my husband and kids will enjoy. Heck, it's worth it's weight in gold for getting them to eat pureed cauliflower as a substitute for mashed potatoes. They also loved the Crispy Parmesan Fish and the Skillet Chicken Florentine - all healthful and delicious. For those who complain about the simplicity of the recipes (which is one of the things I love about it), of course it's not haute cuisine, nor does it claim to be. I'm so thankful for this book!
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Summary: This book has become my low-carb BIBLE!
Review: Three cheers for Dana Carpender! This book is loaded with USEFUL low-carb recipes that even cooking dunces such as myself can prepare with reasonable success. Every recipe is easy, made with just a few ingredients, and involves only a few steps to make. This is the key formula to low-carb success, as far as I'm concerned. I have tons of post-it stickies hanging out of this book, marking my favorite recipes. Some of the ones I like the most are "Smoky Cauliflower and Sausage," "Spicy Peanut Chicken," "Instant Shrimp Stir-Fry," and "Pork Chops and Sauerkraut." Whatever your tastes, there is something in here for you. Again and again, this is the recipe book I reach for. In addition to the wonderful recipes, Dana offers some great information about low-carb products on the market, and suggests which items to keep on hand in your pantry. I also recommend Dana's book "15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes," which is almost as wonderful as this book!
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Summary: Great Low Carb Recipes
Review: I liked this book because there were a variety of low carb recipes. Any low-carb cook book that includes a recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Bread has my vote. I also liked learning to make my own low-carb ketchup.
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Summary: Waste of $$$
Review: While there may be 500 recipies in this cookbook I only found a handful that interested me an most of those were less than edible. You can get low carb recipies for free on the adtkins website. Also the food network is going to have a new low carb show in the near future. Don't buy this book.
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Summary: Incorrect reference pages
Review: I just recieved my book today and just glancing through I noticed that many of the "(see page ***)" notes are incorrect. I hope the recipes are correct.
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Summary: This book singlehandedly saved my low carb diet!
Review: Thank you, Dana! Wow! I have been cooking with this book for about 6 weeks and there is not one recipe in it that has not turned out just great. I've tried things I knew I would love (oatmeal cookies, meatza, sausage and egg casserole) and things that I knew I would hate, but ended up loving (cauliflower rice!). In addition to the recipes, Dana offers tips on stocking a low carb pantry, where to find low carb items, and her opinions on what ones taste best and what to just avoid. This is a fabulous, fabulous cookbook! Buy it. Use it. Love it like I do!
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Summary: Well Worth The Money!
Review: This is a great low-carb cookbook with a wide variety of dishes. I especially like the author's explanation of the more unusual ingredients and the role they play in the recipes. All in all, I (and my "non-carb" eating family as well) enjoy the dishes prepared from this cookbook. I've just begun my low-carb lifestyle and I recommend this book if you are looking for lots of easy to make low-carb foods.
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Summary: Everyone is LOW Carb these days!
Review: With everyone low carbing it- at least we have a great cookbook
with fast, easy and delicious recipes to follow! Excellent book.
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Summary: Low-Carb for Everyone
Review: Ms. Carpender's book is not geared toward the gourmet chef who already has the background knowledge to do everything in the kitchen. Those folks don't need this book. This book is geared toward people who have basic cooking ability, knowledge, and skill, and it is done beautifully - without being patronizing or dull. Ms. Carpender has a very accessible book, that can be enjoyed by MANY people, whether or not they are following a low-carb eating plan. I find her writing style extremely enjoyable, and her recipes are to die for. Millions of readers can't be wrong. I own a vast array of cookbooks, and this is one of the few that I have used regularly since I purchased it. My mom lost 70+ pounds on a low-carb plan, and I'm currently blending the teachings of low-carb with the methodology of Weight Watchers. During my first week, I lost nearly 6 lbs., and boy did that annoy the other "newbies"!!
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Summary: Good reference, Great for cooking novices
Review: No! I mean "novices at cooking", not "the cooking of novices"! That wouldn't be nice! I'm not much of a cook. I mean, I can follow directions and work out the basics, but I could stand some serious help, and this book is great for that! It's really not a gourmet cookbook, but it's excellent for the novice through intermediate cook, and has some great ideas that even the experienced would not have thought of. I particularly like the ones that are "variations on a theme" -- you know, I can really use some new ideas about what to do with eggs! The chapter on "Condiments, Seasonings and Sauces" is especially valuable. I know you can maybe find sugar-free ketchup in some stores, but it's not the most common thing to run across. If you have the recipe for it, you can just whip up a big batch and not worry about it. Nice to have some instructions for making Hollandaise, too. (Maybe the Mayonnaise recipe could also go in this chapter?) There are also recipes for things I order at restaurants all the time, but wouldn't have had a clue how to make. Somebody mentioned chef salad. Hey man, maybe YOU know how to make one from memory, but I could use a handy reference! Same deal for a Caesar. I love a steak, a Caesar and a glass of wine. Speaking of which, there are some truly fantastic steak recipes in here! Anyway, the copy I have here is stained and dog-eared, and I happily make space for it on MY shelf!
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