The Best and Lightest: Cookbook from Food Network Editors

About the book:

Using clever cooking techniques and ingredient swaps, Food Network Magazine’s test kitchen chefs have lightened up all the foods you crave. Each crowd-pleasing dish comes in under 500 calories with satisfying—not tiny—portions. With a visual table of contents—complete with icons that indicate vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes—you can quickly find meal ideas for any diet. Plus, each recipe appears with nutritional information and a beautiful photograph, making eating right surprisingly simple and totally fun.

Take a look at what’s inside:

Polenta with Fontina and Eggs

Spiced Burgers with Cucumber Yogurt

Potato-Leek Soup with Bacon

Shrimp and Kale Pitas

Spicy Chicken Enchiladas

Chile-Rubbed Steak with Creamed Corn

Three-Cheese Macaroni

Banana-Almond Pudding

Strawberry Corn Cakes

My thoughts:

First off, let me just say, this is a truly beautiful book. With gorgeous food photography throughout, it's easy to crave each and every recipe!  The good news is, you can give in to the craving because that fabulous Food Network editors have only featured the most deliciously healthy recipes!

Seriously, flipping through this beautiful cookbook with induce hunger pains that you must act on quickly.  Luckily, most of these recipes are quick and easy and sure to satisfy!

I have found this book to be an amazing resource in my weekly meal planning.  I love having so many tried and true, healthy recipes to fill the tummies of my hungry family:)  I would highly recommend this cookbook!

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