American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy Across America FROM THE PUBLISHER
"A taste of culinary history that celebrates the delicious melting pot of American cooking while leaving the guilt behind." --Jill Cordes host of The Best Of on the Food Network
"This book shows how easy it is to prepare and enjoy the wonderful variety of ingredients and recipes that make American cuisine unique, flavorful, and healthful." --Roberta L. Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS author of American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide
"A wonderful edible survey of American regional classics that blends authenticity with good nutrition. This is an important book." --Graham Kerr author of Charting a Course to Wellness and My Personal Path to Wellness
Set the table for good nutrition--and savor the regional flavors of delicious American food
American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy across America presents over 300 healthful, mouthwatering recipes that draw on the flavors and traditions of various cuisines around the country, from New England to Pacific Northwestern dishes, from Tex-Mex to the fusion cooking of California and Hawaii. You’ll find stories from the kitchens of ADA’s culinary professionals--their special family recipes, cooking secrets, and innovative food prep tips and insights--showing you just how easy it is to prepare healthy versions of these American favorites:
Philly Cheesesteak • Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce • Maryland • Crab Cakes • Tropical Breeze Smoothie • Italian Wedding Soup • West Texas Chipotle Chicken Salad • Hearty Maine Fish Chowder • Smoky Holler Fried Chicken • Southwest Black Bean Dip • Baked Halibut • Bristol Bay • Blackberry Cobbler • Cajun Jambalaya • Stovetop Glazed Ham • Pacific Northwest Tuna Salad • Lemon Ice Box Pie • Mom’s Baked Beans • Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa • Fresh Strawberry Glacé Pie • And much more
Author Bio:AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION is the largest group of food and nutrition professionals in the world. As the advocate of the profession, ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being. FOOD AND CULINARY PROFESSIONALS is a Dietetic Practice Group of American Dietetic Association whose members are committed to developing food expertise throughout the profession of dietetics.
SYNOPSIS
This cookbook travels across the US to find healthy regional dishes for every meal. Each section of recipes describes the food culture of the region and a nutrition breakdown per serving is included for every recipe. In addition to the recipes, the text explains nutrition basics, the benefits of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, and how to buy, store and cook fish, meat and vegetables. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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