American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy Across America - by Alma Flor Ada (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"A taste of culinary history that celebrates the delicious melting pot of American cooking while leaving the guilt behind."
-Jill Cordes
host of The Best Of on the Food Network

"This book shows how easy it is to prepare and enjoy the wonderful variety of ingredients and recipes that make American cuisine unique, flavorful, and healthful."
-Roberta L. Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS
author of American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide

"A wonderful edible survey of American regional classics that blends authenticity with good nutrition. This is an important book."
-Graham Kerr
author of Charting a Course to Wellness and My Personal Path to Wellness

Set the table for good nutrition-and savor the regional flavors of delicious American food

American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy across America presents over 300 healthful, mouthwatering recipes that draw on the flavors and traditions of various cuisines around the country. You'll find stories from the kitchens of ADA's culinary professionals-their special family recipes, cooking secrets, and innovative food prep tips and insights-showing you just how easy it is to prepare healthy versions of these American favorites:

Philly Cheesesteak * Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce *Maryland Crab Cakes * Tropical Breeze Smoothie * Gazpacho * West Texas Chipotle Chicken Salad * Smoky Holler Fried Chicken *Southwest Black Bean Dip * Baked Halibut Bristol Bay * Lemon Ice Box Pie * Cajun Jambalaya * Stovetop Glazed Ham * Vineyard Stuffed Quahogs * Mom's Baked Beans * Triple Chocolate Cake * And much more

From the Back Cover

"A taste of culinary history that celebrates the delicious melting pot of American cooking while leaving the guilt behind."
-Jill Cordes
host of The Best Of on the Food Network

"This book shows how easy it is to prepare and enjoy the wonderful variety of ingredients and recipes that make American cuisine unique, flavorful, and healthful."
-Roberta L. Duyff, MS, RD, FADA, CFCS
author of American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide

"A wonderful edible survey of American regional classics that blends authenticity with good nutrition. This is an important book."
-Graham Kerr
author of Charting a Course to Wellness and My Personal Path to Wellness

Set the table for good nutrition-and savor the regional flavors of delicious American food

American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy across America presents over 300 healthful, mouthwatering recipes that draw on the flavors and traditions of various cuisines around the country, from New England to Pacific Northwestern dishes, from Tex-Mex to the fusion cooking of California and Hawaii. You'll find stories from the kitchens of ADA's culinary professionals-their special family recipes, cooking secrets, and innovative food prep tips and insights-showing you just how easy it is to prepare healthy versions of these American favorites:

Philly Cheesesteak - Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce - Maryland - Crab Cakes - Tropical Breeze Smoothie - Italian Wedding Soup - West Texas Chipotle Chicken Salad - Hearty Maine Fish Chowder - Smoky Holler Fried Chicken - Southwest Black Bean Dip - Baked Halibut - Bristol Bay - Blackberry Cobbler - Cajun Jambalaya - Stovetop Glazed Ham - Pacific Northwest Tuna Salad - Lemon Ice Box Pie - Mom's Baked Beans - Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa - Fresh Strawberry Glace Pie - And much more

About the Author

AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION is the largest group of food and nutrition professionals in the world. As the advocate of the profession, ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being.
FOOD AND CULINARY PROFESSIONALS is a Dietetic Practice Group of American Dietetic Association whose members are committed to developing food expertise throughout the profession of dietetics.