Author: Mallika Nagarajan
Publisher: Roli Books
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 96
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8174361553
Description
This book is an attempt to create desserts which are low calorie yet luscious enough to satisfy all those sinful cravings. Readers will love the easy-to-make variety of low-calorie desserts and delicious beverages and shakes given in the book.
These recipes cut down on unhealthy fats and sugars and provide the healthy alternative. Dieting is not a one-time exercise. People with weight problem usually have to be careful about what they eat all their lives, and have to change their habits and lifestyles in order to remain healthy and trim. If controlling one's weight is going to be a lifetime activity, then it should be exciting and fun. Cooking is one of the most creative of artistic activities, where different colors, flavors, textures and ideas intermingle to create a masterpiece. Diet food is no different.
This book is an attempt to create desserts which are low calorie yet luscious enough to satisfy all those sinful craving. The key to a successful diet is the motivation required to adhere to it. And the best way to remain motivated is to be innovative with the food you eat.
Contents
Low-Calorie Treats
Tips for Easy Weight Loss
How to Use Your Oven
Beating Egg Whites - Just Right !
Medium Calorie Fruits
Basic Recipes
CHOCOLATE LOVERS' SPECIAL
Black Forest Trifle
Blancmange
Brownie Cup Cakes
Chocoberry Dessert
Chocolate Cream Pie
Cinnamon Creme with Chocolate Flakes
Devil's Food Cake
Peach Cups
Rich Chocolate
Meringue Gateau
Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Fudge Sauce
CLASSIC CAKES
Apple Cake
Apricot Cake
Fruit Cake
Lemon Snow Cake
Mango Mousse Cake
Marble Cake
orange-Lemon Cake
Pineapple Cream Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Strawberry Cream Cake
TUTTI-FRUITI
Apple Crumble
Cheesecake
Caramel Brown Bread with Ice Cream
Cinnamon Fruit Fritters
Fresh Fruit Meringue
Fruit Cup with Almond Cream
Lemon Vanilla Parfait
Orange Sorbet
Rum and Raisin Oranges
Strawberry Sorbet
Toffee Apple Rings
TRADITIONALLY INDIAN
Apple Kheer
Chenna Payas
Gajar Ka Halwa
Gur Dosa
Mango Kulfi
Phirni
Sandesh
Sheera
Thandai
BEVERAGES AND SHAKES
Apple-ginger Ale
CafT Brulot
Chocolate Milk Shake
Cold Coffee
Health Punch
Ice Cream Soda
Spiced Tea Wine
Strawberry Daiquiri Shake
Strawberry Smoothie
Thick Mixed Fruit Shake