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Ainsley Harriott's Low Fat Meals in Minutes
by Ainsley Harriott

Amazon.co.uk Review
Blink and there's another Ainsley Harriott book out, this incarnation is Low Fat Meals in Minutes. The target audience this time is the weight-watching home-maker, struggling to fit those healthy lifestyle changes into a busy schedule; and perhaps also keeping an eye on the kids' fat intake.

You really have to hand it to Harriott: he's very good at what he does. Low Fat Meals in Minutes presents eighty fresh, interesting, tasty, low-fat recipes, none of which takes more than an hour to prepare and cook (and most a lot less), and each of which is accompanied by a clear colour photograph - so you know exactly what it's supposed to look like - and nutrition notes. What could be simpler or more encouraging?

In the usual Harriott manner, inspiration ranges all over, with a preference for the flavours of Latin America, the Mediterranean and South-East Asia. So Prawn, Mushroom and Bean Sprout Noodles sits cheek-by-jowl with Jalapeno Tiger-Prawn Ginger Skewers; while not far away is Roast Lemon Bay-Scented Cod.Cajun and Jamaican jerk seasonings are also used to good effect, for example in the Louisiana Blue Cheese and Chicken Sandwich and Jamaican Jerk Chicken. Puddings are strong on fruit: a particularly happy invention is the "Live and Kicking" Lemon and Chilli Sorbet.

A handy collection, therefore, of speedy, waistline-friendly recipe ideas, which might prove something of a primer in expanding culinary horizons. The drawback, for some, will be Harriott himself. You don't have to be a toffee-nosed Elizabeth-David-or-nothing purist to find his manner grating ("Slap 'em on the barbie" "Dee-lish!" "Wowee"). But he's nothing if not friendly. - Robin Davidson

Book Jacket
Everyone loves good food but most of us have to watch what we eat or else, suddenly, the waistband seems to have shrunk and those pounds start piling on. Depressing, isn't it? But it doesn't have to be. In Low-fat Meals in Minutes Ainsley Harriott, one of television's most flamboyant and popular chefs, has put together a collection of his favourite dishes, all adapted to be low in fat. They're quick to prepare, delicious to eat and won't make you feel as though you're making any sacrifices.

Tasty easy cooking recipes (February 2006)
Reviewer: pipa costa

The title says it all! Very tasty easy to cook recipes, with good tips on how to reduce fat. My life has changed with his fat chips recipe to be cooked in the oven. Recipes that take you to so many countries without moving from home and really quick and easy. Fantastic and easy to remember by heart. Amust for who like me wants to watch our fat intake but eat delicious foods.

One book you wont regret buying! (January 2006)
Reviewer: A reader

This book is amazing, I was a bit sceptical of the reviews but I was proven wrong. It contains some very good and practical recipes all with pictures along with all the information on cooking on one page - each recipe has a detailed breakdown of calories and saturated fat content, it's really worth getting this book even if you are not trying to reduce your fat intake!

Simply delicious (October 2005)
Reviewer: A. Bernard "A reader from Belgium" (Belgium)

He did it again ! Simply great recipes with lots of exotic tastes, easy peasy to make, and all in a low fat version.

The recipes I've tried so far are fabulous and made a great impression. The Casablanca couscous served with the lemon, garlic and coriander chicken was a real hit and a fabulous trip to the northern african continent.

Thank you again, chef, for the great recipes as well as for the colors and tastes this book brings to my kitchen.

Yummy (August 2005)
Reviewer: Anna (London)

A great book. Easy to follow, with excellent results. You would never guess it was 'low fat cooking'. I have cooked almost everything in this book - delicious from store cupboard ingredients. I often turn to this book when I want to impress friends with a tasty easy to make meal.

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