The American Heart Association Cookbook: (Revised and Updated)

From back cover: Filled with over 500 delicious recipes-including many gourmet delights you may have thought were off-limits-this is the cookbook that has already helped millions of Americans enjoy the pleasures of good eating while they maintain their good health. Designed for all Americans looking for economical, low-calorie, low-fat meals, here is a comprehensive guide to help you buy, prepare, and serve the proper foods to maintain your ideal weight and reduce the risks of heart disease.

American Heart Association is the nation's most trusted authority on heart-healthful living and diet, and now the American Heart Association Cookbook, 5th Edition (Abridged), will set a new standard in healthful and delicious eating.

With more than 340 recipes, including hundreds of new dishes, this fully revised and updated edition proves that you don't have to eat a boring or spartan diet to eat deliciously and well. Dishes such as Chicken Jambalaya, Arborio Salad with Artichokes, and Lime Chiffon Pie will bring a touch of sophistication to your table. Or take a world tour of such ethnic delicacies as Greek Pasta Salad, Easy Lamb Curry, or Cuban Black Beans. You can also choose from dozens of new vegetarian entrees. And with the AHA's suggestions, you'll be able to adapt treasured family recipes and turn them into new heart-healthful classics.

Every recipe has been kitchen-tested and includes a complete nutritional breakdown of total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, calories, and more.