Taste of Tofu (Quick and Easy Series)
Author: Yukiko Moriyama
This book is the 7th in a series of Quick & Easy Cookbooks designed to introduce simple ways to make some of the worlds most interesting and delicious cuisines. Although tofu's popularity is steadily increasing in the West, many people still associate it with bland and uninspired dishes. Quick & Easy Taste of Tofu provides recipes from a variety of Japanese, Chinese, American and European styles that will show the reader how to turn this healthy ingredient into delicious meals. Hundreds of color photographs illustrate the step-by-step instructions and will surely enable everybody to cook tofu with ease and delight.
Yukiko Moriyama graduated from Japan Women's University in Tokyo with a degree in Home Economics and currently teaches cooking classes in Seattle, Washington, USA. As a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Yukiko makes frequent trips to Japan and other parts of Asia to enrich her knowledge of the latest Asian cuisine.
Shirley Reis - KLIATT
Tofu is one of the healthiest food products available—it is easily digested and is extremely high in protein content. It also is low in saturated fat, carbohydrates, calories and entirely free of cholesterol. Tofu is sold in a variety of ways and can easily be used in both Asian and Western-style cooking. Full-color photographs accompany each step in the preparation of all the recipes here. All categories have been included, from appetizers to desserts. Some of the recipes are: Sauteed Shrimp with Hoisin Sauce, Pork and Tofu with Hot Chili Sauce, Tofu Cheese Balls, Natto Tempura, Stuffed Rolled Chicken, Tofu Cheese Cake, and Okara Cookies. Basic information on menu planning, preparation and cooking tips all provide additional advice that is extremely helpful. This is a great book that is sure to demystify tofu. (Quick & Easy). KLIATT Codes: JSA—Recommended for junior and senior high school students, advanced students, and adults. 2004, Kodansha, 104p. illus. index., Ages 12 to adult.
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Biscotti & Other Low Fat Cookies: 65 Tempting Recipes for Biscotti, Meringues, and Other Low-Fat Delights
Author: Maria Polushkin Robbins
Low in fat and calories, crunchy, satisfying biscotti are the perfect cookie for today's "light" way of eating. Whether you dunk them in a steaming cup of coffee in a crowded cafe, savor them with wine by firelight, or relax in the afternoon with a plateful and a mug of hot tea, you'll want this outstanding collection of tempting delights.
Biscotti are easy to make, and Maria Robbins has developed more than 50 biscotti recipes that feature only the most tantalizing flavor combinations. Besides biscotti, this book also features an array of addictive meringue cookies that have no fat and fewer calories (only 15 to 20 calories per cookie), and a handful of savory low-fat cookies that contain no sugar. These soft, chewy mouthfuls will complement any cookie tray full of biscotti.
Recipes include:
-Double chocolate almond biscotti
-Ginger raisin biscotti
-Oatmeal caraway biscotti
-Espresso biscotti
-Pignoli biscotti
-Spicy currant biscotti
-Orange poppy-seed biscotti
-Crispy gingersnaps
-Lime meringue kisses
-Citrus-glazed lebkuchen
-And more.
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