Based on the success of the best-selling Comfort Food Diet Cookbook and the Comfort Food Diet Family Classics Collection, Taste of Home is excited to bring you the brand-new time-saving edition, The Comfort Food Diet, New Quick and Easy Favorites! Inside you’ll find 380 mouthwatering recipes that will satisfy your cravings in a healthy way. You can induldge in hearty casseroles, creamy pastas, crunchy snacks –even rich tasting desserts—and still lose weight! And you can cut back on the time you spend in the kitchen, since more than a third of the recipes are quick and easy to prepare. The diet is simple. Inside you’ll discover a 6-week meal plan that counts up the calories for you. Each day you’ll find breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus that keep your weight-loss goals in focus. The plan even includes snacks and desserts. Each recipe features prep and cook times so you can make dishes that fit your family’s schedule. The slow-cooker and 20-minute or less prep chapters will save you time in the kitchen while the 8-ingredients or less chapter will save you time at the store. Also included are motivational “before and after“ weight loss stories and tips from followers of the diet on how they get the most from the program, their weight-loss strategies and advice.

A follow up to the best-selling original, this second volume of Comfort Food Diet Cookbook offers 416 new family friendly recipes for hearty all-time favorites with fewer calories than expected. In addition to hundreds of recipes, the book consists of testimonials and photos from actual dieters, a six-week meal plan, notes on exercise, tips on making healthy food choices, and more. Realistic portions combined with exceptional taste put pleasure back in healthy eating without sacrificing quality or satisfaction. After all, the Comfort Food Diet is about what people can eat, not what they have to give up.

Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook presents a common-sense approach to healthy living and dieting by focusing on what people can eat, not what they have to give up. With the help of provided calorie counts, readers can plan their day and feel confident knowing they're within the desired calorie range for weight loss. All recipes come from real home cooks and combine realistic portions with exceptional taste-and all have been approved by the nutritionist on the Taste of Home staff. In addition to hundreds of satisfying recipes, this book contains: -A four-week meal plan that covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, snacks, and beverages -Nutrition facts and calories, including diabetic exchanges -Notes on exercise and portion control -A code to access a special gated website, which contains additional meal plans, healthy tips, and online community support -Testimonials and photos from actual dieters -A free year subscription to Taste of Home Healthy Cooking magazine -Tips on dining out Readers will also find a number of "free foods" with low calories for guilt-free snacking and a clip-and-keep calorie guide they can remove from the book to carry on the go for use in restaurants. Put the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook's meals on your menu, and you'll be putting the pleasure back in healthy eating.

Eat what you love and still lose weight with satisfying, sensible recipes from real home cooks like you. This collection of 760 delicious foods includes bubbling casseroles, hearty noodle dishes, slow-cooked sensations and tempting desserts. This big 512-page book represents the best of our previous Comfort Food Diet Cookbook editions. Easy-to-use chapters take you from breakfast through snack time to dinner and dessert, allowing you to lose weight without feeling deprived. Our most popular, highly rated, easy to make and best-loved foods are now gathered into one giant volume with The Best of Comfort Food Diet Cookbook!

A born food-lover, raised in California on Òthe best Mexican food in the countryÓ and her father's Òtraditional Southern soul food,Ó Alicia C. Simpson couldn't imagine giving up her favorite dishes to become vegan. Animal-free food might be healthier, but could it match the tastes of homeÑlike fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, or a bowl of chili? Three years after Alicia took the vegan plunge, Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food answers that question with a resounding Òyes!Ó Here is the essential cookbook for any of America's more than 6 million vegans who miss the down-home tastes they remember (or want to try), or for vegetarians and even meat-eaters who want to add more plant-based foods to their diets, but don't know where to start. Comfort-seeking cooks will find: Easy-to-prepare, animal-free versions of classics like Spicy Buffalo Bites, Ultimate Nachos, Baked Ziti and more65 delicious combinations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with flavors from around the world, like ÒChinese Take-InÓ or ÒTijuana TorpedoÓEverything you need to know to start your vegan pantry, and why being vegan is easier, less expensive, and more delicious than you might think. With spirit and style, Alicia shows just how easyÑyes, and comfortingÑvegan food can be.

Based on the success of the best-selling Comfort Food Diet Cookbook and the Comfort Food Diet Family Classics Collection, Taste of Home is excited to bring you the brand-new time-saving edition, The Comfort Food Diet, New Quick and Easy Favorites! Inside you’ll find 380 mouthwatering recipes that will satisfy your cravings in a healthy way. You can induldge in hearty casseroles, creamy pastas, crunchy snacks –even rich tasting desserts—and still lose weight! And you can cut back on the time you spend in the kitchen, since more than a third of the recipes are quick and easy to prepare. The diet is simple. Inside you’ll discover a 6-week meal plan that counts up the calories for you. Each day you’ll find breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus that keep your weight-loss goals in focus. The plan even includes snacks and desserts. Each recipe features prep and cook times so you can make dishes that fit your family’s schedule. The slow-cooker and 20-minute or less prep chapters will save you time in the kitchen while the 8-ingredients or less chapter will save you time at the store. Also included are motivational “before and after“ weight loss stories and tips from followers of the diet on how they get the most from the program, their weight-loss strategies and advice.

Food and Family Recipes in Words: A Descriptive Writing Guide for Young Writers Dive into the heart of culinary traditions and family bonds with "Food and Family Recipes in Words: A Descriptive Writing Guide for Young Writers." This captivating guide takes you on a flavorful journey, teaching you how to transform your favorite recipes and cooking memories into vivid, engaging narratives. Whether you're capturing the essence of heirloom recipes, celebrating cultural variations, or expressing the love that goes into everyday meals, this book provides the tools and inspiration you need to bring your culinary stories to life. Inside this book, you’ll discover: In-depth chapters on a variety of themes, from family cooking events and festive holiday recipes to regional and cultural dishes. Practical tips for enhancing your descriptive writing skills, focusing on sensory details, emotional connections, and narrative structure. Ten illustrative examples in each chapter, showcasing how to describe different types of culinary experiences with clarity and creativity. Perfect for young writers and food enthusiasts, "Food and Family Recipes in Words" encourages you to explore your culinary heritage, celebrate your family traditions, and share your unique stories with the world. Embrace the art of descriptive writing and let your words capture the flavors, aromas, and emotions that make every meal memorable. Start your writing adventure today and discover the magic of bringing your culinary memories to life!