Family Circle Healthy Home: Style Cooking Volume 1 - Hardcover

Ah....don't you just love the smell of roasting beef? Or the sight of mashed potatoes heaped in a bowl? Or the sweet flavor of a fruity dessert crowned with crumb topping? And then, don't you just cringe at the thought of unwanted calories that comes with eating so many of those favored family-made classics-the ones steeped in rich and indulgent ingredients that typify the tradition of homemade goodness? Stop right there. You don't have to give up those treasured time-honored recipes. Healthy Hone-Style Cooking is loaded with hundreds of cherished recipes from yesteryear, all re-created with lower calories for families of today. You'll also find new creations (some designed just for kids) that are sure to become classic recipes for the next generation. You ask, how is it done? It's easy: the old-fashioned way. Begin with fresh foods that naturally abound with all the good-for-you stuff, use less fat (or substitute a more healthful fat when appropriate), and choose lower-fat and/or reduced-sodium products when possible. Not only are these heartwarming recipes better for you, you'll discover they suit your busy schedule as well. whether you have 15 minutes or two hours until dinnertime, there's an entree, soup, or sandwich that will quiet your family's ready-to-eat-now demand. There are also those long-simmered recipes that you can toss into the slow cooker in the morning and not think about until it's time to put dinner on the table. And that's just the beginning. More than main dishes, you'll also find tasty snacks to satisfy rumbling tummies between meals, delicious morning foods to jump-start your day, and fabulous desserts to indulge your sweet tooth. If menu planning is not your forte, try one of the tasty menu ideas designed to make putting a balanced meal on the table easier for you. It's all here. Everything you need to enjoy old classics and new favorites - and your good health, too.