Product Description

Since the American Heart Association published its first cookbook in 1973, dozens of health and diet trends have come and gone. Throughout this time, the Association, the foremost authority on heart health, has set the standard for nutritious eating. With millions of copies already in print, the Association’s flagship cookbook, The New American Heart Association Cookbook, is back—and better than ever. In today’s climate of confusing and often contradictory dietary trends, the American Heart Association once again rises above the fray and presents credible, easy-to-understand information about maintaining a healthy heart—and delicious recipes that make it simple to follow that advice at every meal.

The more than 600 recipes, including 150 new ones, follow the American Heart Association’s guidelines for healthy eating and make The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition a welcome addition to the cookbook world. Whether you crave classic family favorites, ethnic dishes, vegetarian entrées, or the most varied, cutting-edge recipes, you’ll find plenty of options. Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Greek-Style Beef Skillet Supper, and Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Herbs and Cheese are just a few examples of the up-to-date, exciting, and flavorful choices inside.

The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition can even help with menu planning, holiday cooking, and shopping for healthful ingredients. With the latest information about the connection between good food and good health, emphasizing variety, balance, and common sense, The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition is the ultimate healthy-heart cookbook.


From the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1073863 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.13" h x 1.59" w x 6.13" l, 2.50 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 720 pages

From the Author
You can cook and enjoy delicious healthful food at home
This Silver Anniversary edition of the American HeartAssociation Cookbook celebrates 25 years of heart-healthy cooking the American Heart Association way. The New American Heart Association Cookbook builds on our tradition of providing savory recipes for the home cook who wants to prepare healthful meals. This one book tells you all you need to know about healthy cooking.

Everyone who cooks at home--those who cook twice a day and those who cook only occasionally--will find this a favorite cookbook to use again and again. It's great for both every-day meals and special dinners for company. In fact, you don't even need to know the difference between parsnips and parsley to enjoy this cookbook. These recipes are written for all of you--you'll have no trouble making them.

You'll appreciate the clear, easy-to-understand instructions and the hints that help save you time in the kitchen. The dozens of cook's tips on everything from fresh gingerroot to passion fruit will give you great information and answer questions you never even thought to ask.

With more than 600 recipes, there is truly something in The New American Heart Association Cookbook for everyone. This new edition has a fresh new look with 120 brand new recipes. We've sprinkled this edition liberally with fresh herbs, new more healthful and more convenient food products, and timesaving techniques. Many recipes include microwave versions. The "Breads and Breakfast Dishes" chapter even includes recipes for your bread machine.

The recipes are a delight for the senses. Take a look at these flavor combinations:

Pattypan Squash with Apple-Walnut Stuffing,

Portobello Mushrooms and Sirloin Strips over Spinach Pasta,

Angel Food Layers with Chocolate Custard and Kiwifruit,

Roasted Beet and Orange Salad,

Broiled Chicken with Hoisin-Barbecue Sauce,

Sole with Walnuts and White Wine, and

Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake.

One of the best things about this cookbook is that it is much more than a collection of recipes. It's a tool you can used to put together a diet that is right for you--low-calorie, low-fat, or both. Each recipe has been analyzed so you know just how many calories and grams of fat you'll have in one serving. We also give you the totals for carbohydrates, protein, saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and fiber.

When you cook from this book, you'll be convinced that heart-healthy cooking really does use fantastic ingredients, look terrific, and taste delicious. This flagship cookbook of the American Heart Association is one every cook should have on the shelf.

Just to whet your appetite, here's a sample recipe. If you don't care for very spicy food, you might want to reduce the amount of crushed red pepper to 1/4 teaspoon. But for full flavor, use the whole teaspoon.

Steak Marinated in Beer and Green Onions

Serves 8

2 pounds boneless top sirloin steak, all visible fat removed

MARINADE

1 1/2 cups light beer (regular or nonalcoholic) (12 ounces)

4 green onions, minced

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

2 medium cloves garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic

1/4 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon acceptable vegetable oil

Dash of red hot-pepper oil

Put steak in an airtight plastic bag.

In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Pour over steak and turn to coat evenly. Seal and refrigerate for 1 to 24 hours, turning occasionally.

Preheat grill on medium-high.

Drain steak, then grill for 8 to 12 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.

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Calories 164, Protein 25 g, Carbohydrates 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated 3 g, Polyunsaturated 0 g, Monounsaturated 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 121 mg.

This recipe is reprinted with permission from The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 25th Anniversary Edition, copyright 1998 by the American Heart Association. Published by Times Books, a division of Random House, Inc.