This book is for you if...
You are looking for new foods to serve to your family and friends
You are looking for a healthy, life-maintenance diet
You have put on weight since going on a gluten-free diet
You just like to eat good food!
Included in this book:
Breakfasts and Brunches
Lunches and Luncheons
Family Dinners and Sit-Down Dinners
Picnics and Barbecues
Buffet Dinners
Ethnic Dinners
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tRecipes are organized by complete meals.
tThe Buffet Dinners section includes suggestions for centerpieces and table decor,
plus many suggestions on food presentation.
tEvery recipe has its own "hints" for preparation.
tThe Ethnic Dinners section includes complete, authentic meals from Mexico, Spain,
Greece, Italy, Korea, China, Japan, Jamaica, France, Africa, Ireland and Scandinavia.
Each country's cuisine has suggestions for invitations, table decor, host/hostess attire,
music...everything needed for a successful theme party.
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"Connie Sarros has done it again! I now have all the cookbooks in the Sarros Gluten-Free series, and this one is just as amazing as the others. It's hard to believe these recipes are healthy let alone gluten free! I receive compliments on these recipes all the time and my entire family prefers to eat gluten-free now! This book is easy-to-read, and provides many useful tips for cooks of all skill ranges." Cecilia P., SC
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"I have been cooking something from the Reduced Calorie Cookbook every night. Everything is wonderful. I want you to know that you have helped so many people." Kate S., Harrisburg, PA
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"This cookbook is LOADED with recipes. The introduction is an interesting discussion about what is, for many celiacs, a continuing problem. The problem is weight gain from our dietary changes since diagnosis. Connie discusses the things that we can do to take control of our diet and our weight. Then comes an impressive collection of recipes to help us, in her words, "lighten up."
One of the most useful things about this book is the complete menus with recipes presented for each themed meal. Not only are breakfast, lunch and dinner covered, but also buffets, ethnic dinners, picnics and barbecues. As an example, Connie presents a Japanese Dinner, complete with decoration suggestions, starting with 'Japanese Orange Roughy Soup', 'Japanese Stir-Fry. 'Fried Rice with Bean sprouts' and ending with 'Rice Coconut Pudding'.
All recipe ingredients are readily available in an average size grocery store, with the exception of the usual gluten-free flours. This cookbook would make an excellent choice for the person who finds menu selections a challenge." GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) Review of the 'Wheat-free Gluten-free Reduced Calorie Cookbook'
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"Connie Sarros shares a wealth of delicious homestyle recipes to enjoy daily or for entertaining gluten-free while reducing calories. A collection for those who love to cook and love to eat. This book provides a perfect opportunity to learn to cook gluten-free and eat well with recipes that break the age barrier. " Celiac Sprue Association: Diane Eve Paley, CSA/USA President 2002-2004. Mary Schluckebier, Executive Director
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"This is an exciting book which has home-tested original recipes. There are entire meal plans. There are great ideas for arranging how food is served so that you could feel like you are dining in an elegant restaurant. Most meal plans take very little time in preparation. Even the inexperienced cook should have fun and find these recipes relatively easy to prepare and enjoy. This book is an excellent resource for preparing a variety of meals." American Celiac Society, Dietary Support Coalition
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"If you are looking for tasty, interesting recipes that are gluten free and low fat, you will find them in Connie Sarros's Reduced Calorie Cookbook. All of the recipes in this book are organized by meals and Connie includes wonderful suggestions for presentation, too. For instance, when serving a mixed green salad, she says (after letting you know that rosebuds are edible), "For dramatic effect, tuck in a few well-washed red rosebuds on the top of the salad for color." Connie includes lots of hints for successful gluten-free cooking in her book. Her recipes are easy to read and follow -- even if you've never cooked before. There are complete ethnic meals for those who enjoy Greek, Korean, African, Mexican, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Jamaican, French, Irish or Scandinavian foods. My mouth starts to water whenever I open her book!
Connie knows how to combine flavors! As with her other books, she includes a generous helping of her cooking "secrets" and tips to help you become a better cook. This is a good book to have in your kitchen, with lots of ideas that I've never seen anywhere else." ClanThompson Celiac Newsletter, Lani K. Thompson, Publisher and Editor
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"I was quite impressed with all three of your books." Jacalyn See, MS, RD, LD, Mayo Clinic, MN
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"I want to thank you for your wonderful Reduced Calorie Cookbook. I've been reading it and trying the recipes since it arrived a couple of weeks ago. It is SO helpful! Many thanks! Keep up the good work which helps so many of us who live with celiac!" Evelyn W.
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"I have turned to your cookbooks many times for recipes that are reliable as well as delicious. Keep up the good work!" Sallie S., Gluten-free Support Group of NW PA
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"I have bought virtually every single gluten free and allergy free cookbook on the market today, this is the FIRST cookbook that I have tried that not only are the recipes, for the most part, easy, but are VERY tasty and they come out as they state they will. I have spent hundreds of dollars on books for specialty needs that have maybe 75 recipes in them and 2 come out. You will be wonderfully surprised with Connie's cookbooks. I myself, cannot wait to purchase more. What a welcome addition to our world of Celiac Disease and cooking!! Thank you Connie!!" Deborah J., OH
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"Tried your country eggs recipe -- DELICIOUS! Thanks!!!! " Madelyn S., Richmond, VA
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"I just wanted to let you know I bought your cookbook, Wheat-Free Gluten-Free Reduced-Calorie Cookbook and I love it! This is the first time in a couple of years that I have felt like I have real food to eat that tastes great as well. This is the first time I have come across one of your cookbooks but I am definitely going to put others on my birthday and Christmas lists from now on. Your dedication and hard work are definitely appreciated!!!" Carol F.
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"Connie: I tried your pumpkin pie recipe and my sister-in-law and myself thoroughly enjoyed it. It is really remarkable how well it turned out using Knox Gelatin. I'm planning on making it for the November 20 local CSA meeting in Norfolk, VA." Penny R., Richmond, VA
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"Your recipes are so easy to prepare. There are some books that literally scare people that have been diagnosed with celiac sprue, but yours are so easy to use." Kate B.
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"I received your book today. I have had a chance to really look at it, and I really love it. I am looking forward to trying the recipes. You did a wonderful job putting it all together. Thanks so much." Sheila W.
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"I love your books (I have 2 of them). I made your cranberry nut bread; it is so yummy. I need to control myself or I will eat the whole loaf! I tried the cornbread recipe-- I'm going to make another loaf the right way! It was wonderful! My husband, who hates cornbread (and gluten-free stuff), loves it too. Also for my birthday I'm going to buy myself Wheat-free Gluten-free Recipes for Special Diets. Thanks again for all your help. P.S. This cornbread recipe is the only gluten-free cornbread that I've had rise like its suppose to." Dana
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"I purchased your Reduced Calorie Cookbook a number of years ago and LOVE it for the great variety and ease of recipe selection and use." Anita D.
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"Connie, I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful cookbook.. I have been cooking since I received the book ... I also made up the flour mixture and put it in my fridge for easy access, I have already learned new things from reading the front of your book.. Thank you so much. Take care and keep up the good work for all of us Celiacs who appreciate you." Karen G.,.NE.
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"Connie, I borrowed your Wheat-free, Gluten-free Reduced Calorie Cookbook from my library. I made the Potato Flour Bread recipe and I loved it (I was just diagnosed with gluten sensitivity in October). Your cookbook shows a real understanding of the trials of gluten-free cooking. In addition, most of the recipes are geared to the way I already cook (low fat, etc.). Thank you for writing this." Barb B.
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"You are so creative! I've cooked for years but never thought up the delightful recipes you have in your Reduced Calorie Cookbook". What I like the best is that you don't use all that artificial substitute stuff. You lessen the calories naturally and yet everything still tastes great. You put a lot of work into this book and I just want you to know that I appreciate it. Thanks." Sophie J.
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"I love your book and use it all the time to entertain. Your red enchilada sauce is the best. LOVE your pine nut Encrusted Halibut and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms... also the Ethiopian Chicken-- It's a huge hit with my family and friends. Thanks so much." Sarah P.
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"Finally, a reduced calorie cookbook and the foods taste great. So far I have only tried a few recipes, but they tasted great that the whole family liked it. I hope to use this cookbook many times in the future." Mary
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