Title:

HEART SMART: THE BEST OF HEARTSMART COOKING
(Random House Canada, 2006) ISBN 0-679-31412-1

Theme:

"Recipes that offer great taste while meeting today's nutritional standards" in a collection of 100 new recipes, with over 300 updated dishes from the HeartSmart cooking series.

Sample Recipes:

Ricotta Bruschetta. Roasted Cauliflower Shooters. Curried Butternut Soup. Penne Arrabiata. Polenta with Roasted Ratatouille. Tortilla Rolls with Hummos and Grilled Eggplant. Balsamic Maple-Glazed Lamb Chops with Sweet Potato. Gingerbread Pancakes with Pear Compote. Asiago Drop Biscuits.

Notable Elements:

The HeartSmart introduction provides information on the good and bad fats, the foods they come from, as well as the importance of carbs and fiber in the diet. Do you have high blood pressure? Diabetes? Are you overweight? Then, Learn How to Read Labels is essential reading.

Tone / Style:

More than just a cookbook, this is a guide to healthy eating.

Visuals:

Luscious color photos are strategically placed to keep the reader hungry for more.

Contents:

• Introduction
  • Latest word on Healthy Eating by Fran Berkoff, RD
  • About Nutritional Analysis
• Appetizers
• Soups
• Salads and Salad Dressings
• Pastas
• Meatless Main Courses
• Fish and Seafood
• Poultry
• Meat
• Vegetables and Side Dishes
• Breakfasts and Brunches
• Breads
• Desserts
• Index

Author:

Bonnie Stern

Claim to fame:

Culinary legend, author of 11 best selling cookbooks and winner of the International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Award, Bonnie Stern is well-recognized as a Canadian food personality. She has hosted two national TV shows and writes a national newspaper column.

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