Comfort Foods Made Healthy

Filed in archive Books (and Mags) for Cooks on March 31, 2010

Macaroni and cheese? Baked potatoes? Pepperoni pizza? Chocolate chip cookies? What is your ultimate comfort food? Don't you sometimes wich your favorite comfort food would be a tad bit healthier to ease the guilt of getting another serving?

With a fun tone, easy-to-follow instructions, quick and simple recipes, and basic techniques, the EatingWell's Comfort Foods Made Healthy: The Classic Makeovers Cookbook makes it possible. It is perfect for both the first-time cook (a great gift) as well as people who already know their way around the kitchen and now want to make their classic favorites healthier.

This book does far more than just give you delicious recipes. It teaches you the secrets of healthy, balanced cooking. The introduction covers the principles of healthy cooking, from picking the most nutritious ingredients to meal planning, with sections that include:

* Evaluating your recipes: what needs to be made over?
* A "pantry-raid": a list of healthy staples you should always have around.
* Tools to use: a guide to essential tools for successful cooking and baking
* Menus for every occasion
* Tips for making the best choices at the supermarket
* How to judge appropriate serving sizes

Available for $15 from the Eating Well web store.