Things I especially love in a cookbook? #1- healthy recipe ideas. #2- fresh ingredients. & #3- something engaging. I also love beautiful photography but that’s a whole other post. The Best and Lightest: 150 Healthy Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from Food Network checks all my boxes & then some. Keep reading to see why you’ll want to check it out!
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.
Food Network is the authority on so many things- even healthy eating. When they put something out…it is somewhat guaranteed I’m picking it up. & with recipes like Chile-Rubbed Steak with Creamed Corn, Polenta with Fontina and Eggs, & Strawberry Corn Cakes this cookbook has me coming back for more. I’m impressed & inspired- two feelings I love! Don’t be surprised if you see some recipes inspired by The Best and Lightest: 150 Healthy Recipes for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from Food Network popping up on the blog!












