Jacques Pepin's Simple and Healthy Cooking

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Type: Book
Studio: Rodale Books

A lovely book!
I decided I needed a "healthy" foods cookbook, since I'm trying to eat better and keep lean. And I was delighted that Jacques Pepin actually penned a book like this! I've been watching him cook with butter, fois gras, sugar and fatty meats (along side Julia Child) for years, so I knew he wouldn't sacrifice flavor for low-cal. The recipes use fresh herbs, vegetables and perfect technique to give you maximum flavor with very moderate amounts of fat. Jacques Pepin is one of the great culinary teachers and this book will teach you the perfect cook-times for fish, sauce methods and more. The recipes are simple and easy to follow. And nearly all of the ingredients are widely available. This book offers a combination of "home cooking", healthful ideas and techniques from the master. It's also very easy to navigate, with a good index and logical flow.

It really is simple and healthy
This is a delightful book by a favourite chef. Having made three of the recipes so far-and loved them all for their graciousness and honesty- I am tempted to buy two more for my foodie friends. Fortunately for me they opted to obtain their own.

Mom loves it
The book was for my mom. She loves anything Jacque Pepin, anyway. She loves this book. At their age, they need to be diet conscience (shouldn't we all?). It combines her two favorite cooking subjects, Pepin and healthy cooking. Recipes are tasty. His writing is very easy to follow, she says.

My Favorite Cookbook Yet!
I am very health conscious, so the title of this cookbook grabbed my attention. I did not even know who Mr. Pepin was. I purchased the cookbook on a whim, and have not been sorry, yet. I did not know healthy cooking could taste so good. As one reviewer said, it is all in the preparation and spices. I simply had no idea! I have made several recipes so far, and have not been disappointed. They are truly delicious. However, the only negative thing I have to say is some of the recipe's ingredients are hard to find, or ones I have never heard of. It isn't simple cooking as the title implies, but it is well worth the time and effort put into each recipe. This is the best cookbook I have ever owned, and highly recommend it to anyone, whether you are health conscious or not.

Perhaps a little too thin?
I was a bit disapponted with many of the recipes in this book either because they seriously lacked flavor or just didn't turn out right. Also, I agree with the title in the sense that the dishes described in it are healthy, but quite a few are far from being simple (or, conversely, they are so simple that they're boring). On the bright side, I did enjoy many of his dessert recipes, particularly his fruit-based ones. Also, Pepin's example menus are quite creative and helpful, provided that you can do something to dress up the flavor of the actual meals. There is no question in my mind that Jacques Pepin is perhaps one of the most talented and respected chefs of our time, but this particular book just seems to fall short.