Eventually a non-frustrating diet!

This book with stunning photography is nothing like a diet book. I really like it because all the recipes of the book are easy to prepare, delicious and there are recipes for breakfasts, dinners and even snacks! It is really easy to be on this diet as you are not frustrated, you can eat good food, and you don't have to eliminate any food groups.
The texts are very clear and helped me understand how the GI Diet works and what are its positive effects on my body.

Veggie Burgers - 'open the packet'...

I was searching for some kick-ass vegan recipes but this book really disappoints - filled with meat, cheese and even egg replacement products, it really lacks imagination and innovative recipes.

If you have just turned vegan or vegetarian then fair enough you can still have a 'chicken' sandwich or a 'tuno' sandwich but to those more seasoned this book lacks variety.

A little gem of a recipe book

I had bought myself a three-tied steamer but was very disappointed with how bland the food was. So I bought this book together with another far more expensive one to see if I could get some ideas. I was very disappointed with the more expensive book but this cheap little recipe book is a gem. Don't be put off by the cheap price. It's packed with all the information you will need for steaming healthy and tasty food.

ERICA WHITE’S BEAT CANDIDA COOKBOOK

WHAT AN AMAZING HELP! FINALLY SOME USEFUL PRACTICAL INFORMATION WRITTEN DOWN IN A COMPLETELY READABLE WAY! A MUST HAVE FOR ALL CANDIDA SUFFERERS. MAYONNAISE RECIPE VEY USEFUL.

Good Day

Great book and intresting receipes, purchased the book after watch most recent series on television and after reading other feedback. must by

Yummy food to inspire

On the advice of the low carb diet plan I am following I bought this book, and I'm so glad I have. The recipes are delicious and the pictures will make your mouth water. I have yet to cook a recipe that doesn't work! This book has helped me keep on course so that I haven't cheated.

One of the hardest things in a low carb diet is satisfying your sweet tooth. I know some diets recommend you cut out sweet foods altogether, or limit them to special occasions. This is fine if you are able to do it, but what some people find is that this craving for sweet things may lead you to cheat, so why not find 'legal' sweets. This book has some lovely ones, including brownies, silken chocolate pudding, coconut macaroons, ice cream and pancakes. MMMMmmmmm

good but indeed cheesy

i have used this book alot but do agree with another reviewer that there is a fair lot of recipes that have cheese in them.

Fantastic value and easy to make cakes!

When a child, I remember that my mother had an older edition of this cookbook which my brothers and I used to look through and choose our birthday cakes from every year. We loved the cakes, all of which are reproduced in this more up to date book, now appearing more colourful and just as yummy looking as ever.

This new edition is fantastic value, containing easy to follow recipes for lots and lots of cakes.

If you have young children and like to make you own cakes for their birthdays (and home made cakes always taste better!), you will not find a book with as many simple recipes as this one. I find the Australian women's weekly cookbooks really helpful and down to earth. The cakes vary from super quick and simple to more time and consuming and elegant (and even these are relatively easy).

Most recipes use everyday confectionary which is easy to get hold of in your local supermarket - there are barely any ingedients that you will find difficult to obtain.

I have given this book 5 stars for its easy, accessible style and simple to make cakes which really do taste good and look impressive for both children and adults. There are great categories of cakes, including seperate ones for boys and girls, and also number cakes which can be adapted and personalised for all birthdays (not just children's!)

I highly recommend this book, for cakes to make and also as a reference for inspiration!!!

Delicious!

I am a huge Annabel Karmel fan and I buy all of her books. I did enjoy this one, although I don't use the recipes for lunchboxes as my children wouldn't eat the suggestions for sandwiches, etc. They got teased by their friends for bringing"healthy" food to school, which was a real shame! They do like the items from the"sweet" section, though! I recommend this book to anyone who needs a bit of inspiration for making packed lunches as it is crammed full of delicious and mouthwatering recipes!

A Delicious & Completely Healthy Cookbook!

I love Dr. Gillian's cookbook. I have her other book (Dr. Gillian McKeith's Ultimate Health Plan) which is the most helpful book for people wanting to get healthy.

She is very thorough in explaining the recipes, and they're delicious, so healthy, and easy to prepare.

If you're serious about improving your health while having things that taste delicious at the same time, this book is for you!

Just fabulous!

Scheduling of the show was a bit weird so I missed half of the tv series but bought the book on the few episodes I saw alone and I have not been disappointed. I have to say I have never cooked so many receipes in such a short space of time from one book.

Alot of the dishes are one pot wonders. The photography of the food and the way Stein enthuses just has you planning a week of dinners in 5 minutes flat while the photography of the regions has me planning my next holiday!

I can't recommend it highly enough.

Excellant and interesting cookbook.

The visual presentation is wonderful. I tried the sun-dried tomato dip(using low-fat whipped cream cheese), and the hummus as a dip. It's 3 days after the party and I am still getting thank you's from people who attended the party. So - Thank you Ina. Can't wait to out the rest of the book.

Not Good for Allergies

As a naturopath, I found this book to be too heavily focussed on wheat, dairy and tomato - all of which are often allergenic/intolerant foods. My daughter who can't eat these foods due to eczema couldn't eat most of the recipes - which was disappointing.
I would have liked more information on low allergy foods and menu suggestions - especially given that the book is touted as one for boosting health in kids.

Inspiring recipes

I bought this even though I had the"text only" version already. This illustrated version is so much more inspiring because of the photographs and better layout - much more like a cookbook. It has certainly encouraged me to try more of the recipes. Another good point is that it tells you at the start of which chapter whether recipes are suitable for Induction, On-going Weight Loss, Pre-Maintenance or Lifetime Maintenance levels of the diet. The good news is that the vast majority of the recipes are suitable on Induction.

The best Spanish cookbook EVER, 5 stars +!

You will not be dissapointed with this book. Every meal I have cooked was delicious (must have been 10 different ones so far). It is excellent for both advanced and inexperienced cooks. The soup section is amazing. Simple paella (No. 210) is really, very simple and tasty.
I would recommend it as a gift for anyone.

Healthy eating For Diabetes

I must say, this book is a lot better than some of the diabetic recipe books I have seen (and I have seen a lot in 31 years)!

There is plenty of information introducing food facts,
the glycemic index, recipe tips and the latest research info on diet.

There are 100 recipes and colour photos throughout the book. With
such recipes as: scrambled eggs and smoked salmon timbales, toasted pasta in wild mushroom broth, stuffed sardines, and bread and butter pudding with raspberry sauce you really cannot go wrong! Not a single recipe resembling the likes of"Sawdust casserole" which I have seen too many a time in diabetic recipe publications.

This book would make an ideal gift for anybody interested in a healthier approach to eating, and is a lot better than some of the so called diabetic cookbooks.

I will definitely be making use of it. I like the way a chef has written the recipes and as it is co-written with a dietitian you can be assured the recipes will be good and taste good.

Very impressed!

good all round book.

This is an excellent book if you are looking for something to cover the basics, rather than celebrity experimental cooking.

I have made several things from this so far and all are 100% reliable and the instructions are clear and the photography helpful.
The cakes in particular are a strength- all have given excellent results.

You would need very basic knowledge to be able to make good use of this. I plan to buy this as a present when I know of someone in need of a good cookery book.

Madhur Jaffrey Ultimate Curry Bible

My brother got me this for xmas after raving about it for ages and yesterday I cooked the Green Coriander Chicken and a red lentil dish with cayenne and garlic - came out delicious!Im thinking of cooking the Durban Roast Curried Chicken with garlic potatoes and salad tonight.

Have only given it 4 stars because I have only cooked once with it but it's a lovely book and the histories of the recipes are fascinating. I find easy to use and Im becoming a bit obsessed with spices and curries!

A great book with a very important message to encourage family eating

I think this book is nothing short of briliant The book is showing us to cook and sit down as a family, not just as Sunday lunches, but any meals that involve sitting down at the table.

As you would expect with gordon Ramsay, all the recipies are stunning, and they are all easy to follow, and all look stunning. They taste just as amazing. The book also includes an excellent DVD which has Gordon cooking a Sunday lunch menu.

The book is very well put together, with nice bold colours, and is a chunky book, which will prove to be robust overtime. Gordon ramsay's f word TV seris was brilliant, and this book just carries on from where that left off, in being a must own, and something anyone can use, and follow and get great results every time.

Great little cookbook

This plainly presented modest paperback is full of classic recipes that work very well. It also has some good sections covering technique. I use this book a lot and wouldn't be without it on my shelf.