The Gourmet in the Low-Calorie Kitchen

The Gourmet in the Low-Calorie Kitchen by Helen Belinkie. Published by David McKay Co Inc, New York, NY, 1961. Book Club Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Orig owners name in ink inside front cover. DJ has water mark, book has no stains, in overall excellent condition. 268 Pgs. The author has worked out ways to substitute low-calorie ingredients for high ones in over 400 recipes that cover everything from hearty breakfasts if gourmet caliber, to lunches, teas, cocktail parties, and sit-down dinners for the most educated palate. This book is full of tips of all kinds on gourmet cooking for dieters, from best kitchen equipment to acquire, to name of low-calorie products the author's family has road-tested for taste. The author gives the formula for ''de-calorizing'' your own favorite recipes and includes a calorie chart that lists thousands of items. Description text copyright 2006 BooksForComfort. Item ID 11159.