Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2082 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
Blink and there's another Ainsley Harriott book out, this incarnation is Low Fat Meals in Minutes. The target audience this time is the weight-watching home-maker, struggling to fit those healthy lifestyle changes into a busy schedule; and perhaps also keeping an eye on the kids' fat intake. You really have to hand it to Harriott: he's very good at what he does. Low Fat Meals in Minutes presents 80 fresh, interesting, tasty, low-fat recipes, none of which takes more than an hour to prepare and cook (and most a lot less), and each of which is accompanied by a clear colour photograph--so you know exactly what it's supposed to look like--and nutrition notes. What could be simpler or more encouraging?

In the usual Harriott manner, inspiration ranges all over, with a preference for the flavours of Latin America, the Mediterranean and South-East Asia. So Prawn, Mushroom and Bean Sprout Noodles sits cheek-by-jowl with Jalapeno Tiger-Prawn Ginger Skewers; while not far away is Roast Lemon Bay-Scented Cod. Cajun and Jamaican jerk seasonings are also used to good effect, for example in the Louisiana Blue Cheese and Chicken Sandwich and Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Puddings are strong on fruit: a particularly happy invention is the "Live and Kicking" Lemon and Chilli Sorbet. A handy collection, therefore, of speedy, waistline-friendly recipe ideas, which might prove something of a primer in expanding culinary horizons. The drawback, for some, will be Harriott himself. You don't have to be a toffee-nosed Elizabeth-David-or-nothing purist to find his manner grating ("Slap 'em on the barbie" "Dee-lish!" "Wowee"). But he's nothing if not friendly. --Robin Davidson

Book Jacket
Everyone loves good food but most of us have to watch what we eat or else, suddenly, the waistband seems to have shrunk and those pounds start piling on. Depressing, isn't it? But it doesn't have to be. In Low-fat Meals in Minutes Ainsley Harriott, one of television's most flamboyant and popular chefs, has put together a collection of his favourite dishes, all adapted to be low in fat. They're quick to prepare, delicious to eat and won't make you feel as though you're making any sacrifices.

Ainsley's tasty starters include a mouthwatering Hot and Sour Chicken and Mushroom Soup, as well as tempting dishes such as Prawn and Chilli Ginger Cakes. For the main course, what about trying his Lemon-rubbed Steaks with Charred Tomato Salsa or Cajun Roast Chicken with Pumpkin? And, just because you're watching what you eat doesn't mean you have to miss out on dessert.

Ainsley's Low-fat Tiramisu is sure to tickle those taste buds. To make things even easier there's a picture of every dish for you to see exactly how it should look, so there really are no excuses. Go on, get cooking and with the help of Low-fat Meals in Minutes you'll soon be looking leaner, feeling fitter and still enjoying your food to the full.

Synopsis
Bringing us the best in low-fat tasty food, Ainsley Harriott is the master of sensational and speedy cooking. Packed with 80 scrumptious recipes, from Jalapeo tiger-prawn ginger skewers to Peri peri pork medallions and lemon, "Low Fat Meals in Minutes" shows that low in fat does not mean low in taste. It features a special section on delicious and not-so-naughty puddings so you never have to miss out on dessert. With a tempting colour picture of every recipe and detailed nutritional notes, this collection of Ainsley's favourite low fat dishes won't make you feel you're making any sacrifices.

Customer Reviews

Yummy chips
I love this book and the chips are to die for, I do them under the grill and they cook beautifully. All the food is easy to prepare and tasty.

Simmering, not sizzling
The recipes in this book were easy to make but sometimes using obscure ingredients (maybe just me, but I have never heard of wasabi paste; neither had anyone in my local Asda). The food itself is light and pleasant but not for someone, like me, who prefers more hearty food. Jamie Oliver's 'Jamie's Dinners' book is excellent for this. In summary, perfectly alright just a little fussy for me.

Fab and easy
Great cook book - every recipe is delicious and very easy to do, can't believe its so easy to produce healthy great food