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what to cook now
300 Recipes for Every Kitchen
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about weight watchers
Weight Watchers International, Inc. is the worlds leading provider of weight-management services, operating globally through a network of company-owned and franchise operations. Weight Watchers holds nearly 45,000 meetings each week worldwide, at which members receive group support and education about healthful eating patterns, behavior modification, and physical activity. Weight-loss and weight-management results vary by individual. We recommend that you attend Weight Watchers meetings to benefit from the supportive environment and follow the comprehensive Weight Watchers program, which includes a food plan, an activity plan, and a behavioral component.
WeightWatchers.com provides subscription weight-management products, such as eTools and Weight Watchers Mobile, and is the leading Internet-based weight-management provider in the world. In addition, Weight Watchers offers a wide range of products, publications (including
Weight Watchers Magazine, which is available on newsstands and in Weight Watchers meeting rooms), and programs for people interested in weight loss and control.
For the Weight Watchers meeting nearest you, call 1-800-651-6000. For information about bringing Weight Watchers to your workplace, call 1-800-8AT-WORK. WEIGHT WATCHERS PUBLISHING GROUP VP, Editorial Director Nancy Gagliardi Creative Director Ed Melnitsky Photo Director Deborah Hardt Managing Editor Diane Pavia Assistant Editor Katerina Gkionis Food Editor Eileen Runyan Editor Jackie Mills, R.D.N. Nutrition Consultant U. Beate Krinke Photographers Iain Bagwell, Kate Sears, Rita Maas Food Stylists Adrienne Anderson, Sally Jo OBrien, Lori Powell Prop Stylists Dani Fisher, Paige Hicks, Pam Morris
foreword
Its an understatement to say that the way Americans think about food has changed. In the last decade, dramatic shifts in food production and distribution have raised countless new issues (in terms of the environment and consumption) resulting in numerous well-intentioned organizations and people with just as many agendas.
What is the implication of all these changes? What you choose to consume says a great deal about who you are, as well as what you believe. Pretty heady stuff, yet the fact remains: Everyone eats, and whether the food choices you make are politically motivated or not, eating is intensely personal. The reality is that if youre trying to eat in a more healthful way, you are making a statement given that the foods that will help you lose weightfresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and whole grainsare often at the very heart of the food discussion. Wholesome foods, such as these, with minimal processing also often require a bit more effort and TLCin terms of choosing, as well as preparing or cooking. Think about it: A tomato is something to toss into a salad, unless you know that choosing a fully ripe beauty and seasoning it with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil can transform it into something truly delicious. If this is how you want to (or do!) think about food, this cookbook will help.
Guiding you through all the steps of preparing healthy fare that is satisfying without being labor-intensive is the goal and modern approach of What to Cook Now. This complete guide provides you with all the tools you need for getting flavorful meals on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. Its an all-encompassing compendium that includes more than 300 recipeseverything from the basics like stocks and sauces made easier, speedy weeknight dinners, meals and menus ideal for entertaining, and luscious sweets for every season. Also, each dish includes complete nutrition information and clever tips to boost your kitchen and cooking prowess. In addition to recipes, there are sections on the new, user-friendly kitchen tools (like an immersion blender) and must-have pantry basics (such as intensely flavored pastes or condiments borrowing from cuisines around the globe); the latest thinking on food safety; new information on mastering basic cooking techniques; fresh ideas on amping up the forgotten meals, breakfast and lunch; choosing the best cuts of meat; plus a complete produce primer for helping the health-conscious cook choose and prepare veggie-and-fruit based dishes; and much more. With everything in one place, What to Cook Now is destined to become your go-to cookbook, a classic youll reference again and again.
Nancy Gagliardi VP,
Editorial Director
weight watchers and simple start
Weight Watchers is with youand for youall the way to your weight goal. Our meetings provide support, motivation, and accountability. Our digital toolsthe tools on
WeightWatchers.com and a robust suite of apps for smartphones and for iPadprovide our biggest database of foods and their
PointsPlus values; a barcode scanner; great community features; thousands of recipes and articles; and more. All these products are designed to help you toward your goal. Our newest plan is Simple Start. It will get you off to a great beginning.
See opposite for a list of recipes built from good-for-you foods that work with Simple Start. From there, either keep going with our Simply Filling technique (which is what Simple Start is based on), or try tracking against your personalized daily PointsPlus Target.