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Book Review: The Healthy Eating in a Hurry Cookbook by Jim Romanoff
When I first received this book I was thrilled. I thought this might just be a cookbook that I will actually use and not just read and put aside! Six weeks passed and for once my prediction proved correct. Since the day Healthy in a Hurry arrived in the mail, the weekly meal plan has included at least two recipes from this book. The Healthy in a Hurry concept is great for modern moms who struggle to prepare healthy meals with little time between the end of the work day and soccer practice (or whatever) at 6:30 p.m. …
Book Review: The Healthy Eating in a Hurry Cookbook by Jim Romanoff
When I first received this book I was thrilled. I thought this might just be a cookbook that I will actually use and not just read and put aside! Six weeks passed and for once my prediction proved correct.
Since the day Healthy in a Hurry arrived in the mail, the weekly meal plan has included at least two recipes from this book. The Healthy in a Hurry concept is great for modern moms who struggle to prepare healthy meals with little time between the end of the work day and soccer practice (or whatever) at 6:30 p.m. As the book's subtitle states, the recipes are suitable for quick and easy everyday dinners. There's not much here that you'll want to serve for special occasions, but the book offers an almost endless selection of delicious weeknight meals that can be prepared in minutes.
Author Jim Romanoff – editor of EatingWell magazine – draws inspiration from a variety of culinary traditions. Meals are inspired by Southwestern, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Middle Eastern, Italian, Indian, Greek and North African cuisines. About two-thirds of the 150 recipes are accompanied by beautiful color photos. Each recipe includes information about preparation and cooking time and nutrition, as well as whether the recipe is high in fiber, low in carbohydrates, or suitable for a "healthy weight" lifestyle. “Nutrition bonuses” are provided for recipes that contain 15% or more of the daily value of certain nutrients such as vitamin A, folic acid or iron.
“Healthy in a Hurry” offers more than just recipes. The book is divided into helpful sections that can help with meal planning, such as: B. stocking your pantry, seasonal menu suggestions and vegetarian meals. Three sections contain ideas, not exclusively recipes, for sauces, sides, and desserts “in a hurry.” Special indexes help you select kid-friendly, healthy weight recipes and meals that last 30 minutes or less.
Some of the recipes we enjoyed include: Adobo Pork and Potato Parcels, Vietnamese-Style Beef and Noodle Soup, Grilled Eggplant Panini, Turkey with Blueberry Pan Sauce, Chipotle Flank Steak Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, and Tangerine Veal Medallions.
Just a few of the delicious recipes that I haven't tried yet include: Korean-Style Steak and Lettuce Wraps, Seasoned Pork Chops and Peaches, Grilled Filet Mignon with Vegetable Kabobs, Shrimp Enchiladas Verde, Turkey and Balsamic Onion Quesadillas, and Express Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya.
In my extensive selection of cookbooks you will find some books that I return to repeatedly for good recipes for Sunday dinner or special occasions. Others I just enjoy reading and dreaming about the time-consuming recipes with expensive or exotic ingredients that I would like to try...someday. However, there are very few that I regularly use for my weekday dinners. Healthy in a Hurry has proven to be one of these, and as such I recommend it as a valuable addition to anyone's collection.