Product DescriptionThe best-selling author of The Perfect Recipe shares her secret for dumping pounds without dieting—and the 250 recipes for her new way of eating.
To millions of citizen cooks, Pam Anderson is a trusted friend who does all the work for them, testing and retesting until she arrives at the best version of classic favorites and simple dishes for company. But gradually, Pam found herself standing with the two thirds of Americans who are more than a few pounds overweight. Fed up with whipsaw cycles of losing and gaining, she vowed to change—but not if it involved dieting, hunger pangs, or saying no to the foods she loved. Complicated recipes were out. She streamlined, creating meals as satisfying as they are quick—pizzas that take just thirty minutes, big-bowl combos, and gratifying snacks to forestall cravings. She discovered a few simple habits that make all the difference. Four years later, she's still maintaining her forty-pound weight loss. The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great is a way to eat for life. It's filled with voice-of-experience tips for curbing appetite, no-nonsense shortcuts for getting food on the table pronto, and recipes that could only have been developed by this food-loving pro—no compromises, no wasted steps, just extraordinary results from ordinary ingredients.
What Others Say
Excellent recipes for every day
I've really enjoyed The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great. It's about what we're always striving for - better ways to eat, and care for ourselves. I love that Pam focuses on bettering how you feel about yourself emotionally, as well as physically.
The Union Square Bar Nuts recipe has become a favorite in our house, and I'm just waiting on getting a smaller crockpot so I can more often cook the beautiful oatmeal recipe.
I highly recommend The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great.
Great in all ways but one
In most ways, I really liked The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great. I enjoyed her personal writing style and the recipes are great. I have her "How to Cook Without a Book" as well,which I have used and enjoyed. I esp. liked the foil packet recipes in this new book.
The reason I give The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great 4 instead of 5 stars is
how many of the recipes I found weren't really all that healthy. I was surprised to see how much sugar and flour were in so many of her recipes, and how much pasta and pizza, even if slightly healthier versions. I would
have liked some delicious healthy snacks and dessert recipes, without
all the sugar and flour, which I try to stay away from because they are simply unhealthy and to maintain my weight. I am a generally healthy ... Read More
Amazing food---I love this book!
I've made several of the recipes---all absolutely fantastic but what I really love about The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great is how it's laid out to make menu planning incredibly effortless. I'm using her recipes to cook from for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week and then 4 nights a week I'm cooking her dinner recipes (on the 5th night I'm experimenting with other books and the 6th we go out or have leftovers).
I also love that she encourages indulgence (in a low fat way, of course) which is key for me to lose weight. She teaches basic recipes that you can alter and more importantly her recipes are FULL of flavor so you feel satisfied. Even my kids, who are beyond picky, have loved her recipes and believe me, that is saying a lot!
Perfectly Wonderful
Moderation wins in this cookbook which actually presents a sustainable approach to healthier eating that doesn't sacrifice flavor or satisfaction! I have an extensive cookbook collection. Since I have started focusing on making healthier choices the majority of the time, this cookbook easily become my favorite. I like how many of the recipes really teach you a method with a variety of options/suggestions and allow you to create the perfect meal for you. I also especially love the vegetable roasting techniques and the Quick Tomato-Stewed Zucchini with Bail and Garlic...simple yet wonderful. I highly reccomend this cookbook!
Good and Easy
Recipes are easy to follow. Ingredients are easy to find. So far, everyone has liked what I've made.
