The health benefits of olive oil have recently made the headlines, and this collection of recipes reflects how olive oil, with its range of flavors and its healthful qualities, can make even the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This book is a collection of recipes that celebrate olive oil, particularly its health-promoting qualities. Schlesinger and Earnest have become advocates for heart healthy diets after heart disease touched their lives. The book includes a preface by nutritionist Dr. Scott Grundy and introductory essay on dietary fats and the processing of olive oil. These are followed by recipes featuring olive oil, including appetizers, soups, salads, poultry, seafood, meat, vegetables, grains, microwave dishes, grilled dishes, sauces, breads and desserts. A nutrient analysis is included with each recipe, along with yield and estimated preparation time. End material includes a short bibliography on dietary fats and the Mediterranean diet and an index. The short essays at the beginning of the book on dietary fats and cholesterol are extremely well-written, with very clear descriptions of the differences between total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, and the different effects that specific foods or types of dietary fats have on body chemistry. The recipes are straightforward and healthy as well as appetizing.
OLIVE OIL COOKBOOK
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Love the book- bought 8 more similar titles. Replaced all the cholesterol-laden, fat-dripping, high calorie cookbooks I used for years. Great CookBook. Easy - Tasty - Healthy, oh my! GIVES guilt-free RATIONALE FOR PUTTING QUALITY VIRGIN OIL BACK INTO YOUR NON-OR LOW-FAT EATING.
One of the best books on olive oil cooking.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I purchased this book ten years ago and I still use it as a reference. It is the most loved and used book in my culinary library. It is the book that I recommend to all of my clients.
It changed the way I cook forever !
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Used this cookbook since 1992. Terrific recipes! Great flavor and simple preparation. The easiest and tastiest way to low cholesterol cooking. Hopefully they will reprint soon!
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