Download or read book Atkins for Life: Low-Carb Cookbook written by Veronica Atkins and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2004-10-26 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The companion cookbook to the #1 New York Times–bestselling low-carb lifestyle guidebook, featuring over 250 delicious recipes. Atkins for Life proved that doing Atkins is not a “fad”—it’s a healthy and satisfying way of eating that you can follow for a lifetime. Soon the New York Times bestseller had millions of new and established Atkins followers clamoring for even more great-tasting recipes that complement the low-carb lifestyle. Enter Atkins for Life Low-Carb Cookbook. Whether you’re an Atkins devotee or you’re just beginning to explore the benefits of controlling carbs, this all-purpose cookbook has the solutions you need to cook and eat appropriately—and enjoyably every day, at every meal, whether you’re feeding your family, throwing a sit-down dinner party, or just looking for a healthy between-meal snack! This invaluable book makes low-carb cooking easier than ever before. Illustrated with more than 80 full-color photographs, it includes 250 recipes for sumptuous dishes such as Pan-Seared Steak with Mustard Sauce, Clementine-Glazed Duck Breast, Ginger Ice Cream with Caramelized Pears, and more! There are also a slew of homestyle favorites you may not have thought you could enjoy on Atkins, including Pork Stew with Hominy and Collards, Mini Meatballs and Spaghetti, Mexican Chicken Wrap, and Creamy Lemon Bars. Although many of these recipes are tailored to fit the Pre-Maintenance and Lifetime Maintenance phases of Atkins, more than half of them are also appropriate for the Induction and Ongoing Weight Loss plan. The wide range of recipes fills the bill for: Speedy weeknight suppers in under 30 minutes Budget and vegetarian options Family-friendly fare for healthy eating at any age Outdoor grilling and barbecuing Snacks and bag lunches Luscious desserts to satisfy a sweet tooth—all without sugar Holiday and party menus This cookbook also features more than 100 helpful tips and sidebars. You will find complete nutritional information for every recipe (including Net Carbs and suitable Atkins phases), as well as info on how to select the highest-quality foods and avoid those full of hidden sugars or dangerous added trans fats. Plus, there are countless important low-carb cooking techniques to simplify cooking and preparation. Now you don’t have to give up your favorite dishes to control your carbs—you can simply make them the Atkins way.