Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook by Weight Watchers
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Book Reviews of Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook
Book Review: good, could have been great
Summary: 4 Stars
"Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook", copywrite 1998, 2007 printing, is a good cookbook for Weight Watchers. However, it could have been great, with some more attention to detail.
I did Weight Watchers back in the early 1970s, when Weight Watchers was still a new organization. Back then, the diet was simple and strict. It was a low-fat Atkins type of diet. It was difficult to stay on the diet, as eating urges developed. Over the years, the Weight Watchers program has gotten more sophisticated and more complex. Currently, the program uses a 'points' system and has changed from a 'diet' to a way of life. Over the years I 'visited' the Weight Watchers program, again and again. The recipes have gotten better and more tasty, using herbs and spices for more flavor.
There are some problems with the cookbook. More photos and drawings of finished dishes are needed, so beginning cooks can aim for the best results. The format of the recipes causes difficulties, because it is not easy to spot the recipe 'points' or to assess serving sizes. The book does not have enough really simple recipes for beginning cooks. Perhaps it should have a beginner's section.
Quibbles aside, the dishes are good, healthful, and tasty.
Book Review: Great recipes, easy to follow, tasty!
Summary: 4 Stars
I am delighted with this book which is one of 4 recipe books which I have ordered of the Weight Watchers series. The index is well laid out and lots of thought had gone into this book. Most recipes call for everyday ingredients of which I have most in the house, and the rest is easy to find. This is "every-day" food and certainly not "diet" food! Weight Watchers fits my lifestyle very well as there is little weighing, no additional cooking from the rest of the family and a program which truly is a lifestyle. This book brings great variation to my cooking and introduces great ideas, also for those little treats. This book has become one of my favourite recipe books and one that I will continue using even when I'm no longer on a diet. Well recomended and a great purchase!Book Review: Weight Watchers & South Beach Diet
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had several friends swear by using the Weight Watchers program. My family prefers South Beach Diet, but both stress healthy eating and limiting (or better yet, eliminating) simple carbs. I purchased the cookbook to supplement the recipes for the South Beach Diet. Both use spices and herbs to give you a flavorful punch to all your meals. In working my way through the recipes, almost all I'd make again. Several are excellent and I've only found a few duds. But, even the ones I wouldn't make again have given me inspiration to make something similar with some simple tweaks. I recommend this cookbook.Book Review: Good recipes, good variety
Summary: 4 Stars
The recipes included in this cookbook are really tasty. I don't "do" WeightWatchers, but I wanted a cookbook with healthier meal options. The only problem I have with the recipes is that it seems that a lot of them take a long time to prepare... I don't have a lot of time for that, chasing after a 3-year-old! But the ones I have tried are worth the effort!Book Review: Weight Watchers Cookbook
Summary: 4 Stars
Good Cookbook but some recipies are relativly complicated and require a lot of ingredients. Others, however, are easy and don't take much time. I would say that I will use about half of the recipies. All in all, worth the money.