Reviews
The Skinnytaste Cookbook: Light on Calories, Big on Flavor by Heather K. Jones, Gina Homolka
littleprefect's review
3.0
I'm giving a generous star review as I still find the author's attitude very condescending, but generally we look at recipes and not read the forwards. I suggest one skips it and continues on with the book which had some decent looking recipes.
ksbookjunky's review
5.0
Skinnytaste is one of my favorite blogs. I've read the airfryer cookbook and loved it and this one is excellent as well. A must-read for anyone looking to improve their eating.
sonireads's review
5.0
I LOVE skinnytaste. Both the book and the website.
I love how Gina makes traditional foods but lighter. I also appreciate the detailed nutrition info!
I love how Gina makes traditional foods but lighter. I also appreciate the detailed nutrition info!
thecatwood's review
3.0
Very useful for people who are looking for recipes that lighten up popular meals or restaurant reals, but not a lot of standout unique recipes.
eling's review
3.0
I feel like this is a 3.5 for me. I do like the concept of slimming down recipes that are unnecessarily rich for every day eating, and I appreciate the quickness & flavor in Homolka's recipes, but I am personally hesitant about regularly using recipes that call for so many canned/packaged things (broth, beans, light cheese, etc.) and this book in particular seems to name brands an awful lot, which I do not like). And definitely not enough photos for me! (Many two page spreads of recipes with no photo for either, so it's like only 1/3 to 1/2 of the recipes have accompanying photos.)
thebookramblings's review
4.0
This cookbook is a must have in every kitchen. It’s filled with recipes that are healthy, and will please just about anyone’s taste. It has recipes we all love, but in new, innovative ways to lighten the dishes, keep it healthy, and enjoy it. In the beginning of the cookbook, there is a Recipe Key to find throughout the book for vegetarian, gluten-free, freezer friendly, quick meals in less than 30 minutes, and slow cooker recipes. Included in the introduction is basically explaining how this cookbook is about to change all and make cooking easy, affordable, and enjoyable for everyone involved. The Skinny Basics follows, explaining the key to affordable, healthy eating is planning meals ahead of time with a shopping list, and buying just what you need to make those meals at the grocery store. Even dumping the junk (processed foods) and taking the time and effort that goes into cooking. That it is important to make calories count with healthy fats, lean proteins, and high fiber carbohydrates.
The section Kitchen Makeover is one of my favorites, because it goes into detail on what to get rid of in the kitchen, such as disposing of store bought dressings, giving up nondairy creamers, and keeping it real with the main importance: health before weight. It is finished off with freezer and pantry tips that we all could use when it comes to cooking in the kitchen, meal preparing, and planning ahead.
Not only is this cookbook filled with delicious recipes that are lightened up and healthy, but there are nutritional information for each recipe, such as serving size, per serving of calories, fat, fiber, etc. I found the Skinny Scoop, which could be found throughout the book, to be extremely helpful. It had informative tips and advice on the dish, such as freezing leftovers in labeled portion sized containers for quick go-to’s when there isn’t time to cook.
It had Food Facts throughout as well, with health benefits, research, and info from studies. There is even little notes for Perfect Pairings, such as chili toppers, or alternative ingredients. I found it vital that in the beginning, there was a section for staying motivated with surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, think small when it comes to weight lose because every pound lost is closer to your goal, and just really vital reminders that come along with changing up one’s lifestyle to be health and smart when it comes to choices and food in the kitchen.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this cookbook, and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a healthy alternative to create those dishes that are scrumptious, but entirely homemade.
I received this cookbook through Blogging for Books for read-to-review purposes.
The section Kitchen Makeover is one of my favorites, because it goes into detail on what to get rid of in the kitchen, such as disposing of store bought dressings, giving up nondairy creamers, and keeping it real with the main importance: health before weight. It is finished off with freezer and pantry tips that we all could use when it comes to cooking in the kitchen, meal preparing, and planning ahead.
Not only is this cookbook filled with delicious recipes that are lightened up and healthy, but there are nutritional information for each recipe, such as serving size, per serving of calories, fat, fiber, etc. I found the Skinny Scoop, which could be found throughout the book, to be extremely helpful. It had informative tips and advice on the dish, such as freezing leftovers in labeled portion sized containers for quick go-to’s when there isn’t time to cook.
It had Food Facts throughout as well, with health benefits, research, and info from studies. There is even little notes for Perfect Pairings, such as chili toppers, or alternative ingredients. I found it vital that in the beginning, there was a section for staying motivated with surrounding yourself with people who inspire you, think small when it comes to weight lose because every pound lost is closer to your goal, and just really vital reminders that come along with changing up one’s lifestyle to be health and smart when it comes to choices and food in the kitchen.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this cookbook, and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a healthy alternative to create those dishes that are scrumptious, but entirely homemade.
I received this cookbook through Blogging for Books for read-to-review purposes.
pinoncoffee's review
5.0
She always has good ideas about what to cook. The recipe titles are kind of overly cutesy in this too—it must be a cookbook thing—but the contents are the kind of food I’d eat. I regularly use many of these spices and ingredients, which gives me confidence in them!
My general rule is that if it’s any kind of “healthy” cookbook, the food has to be actually delicious. This looks like the kind of book you could say, “I don’t know what to cook tonight” and open it and plausibly find food to fix. I plan to try several things.
My general rule is that if it’s any kind of “healthy” cookbook, the food has to be actually delicious. This looks like the kind of book you could say, “I don’t know what to cook tonight” and open it and plausibly find food to fix. I plan to try several things.