The Simple Art of EatingWell

The Simple Art of EatingWell contains all the basics of healthy cooking-from how to stock your pantry and which kitchen tools you really need to how to choose, cook, and preserve the healthiest, freshest foods. Step-by-step techniques show you healthier ways to cook, including how to oven-fry favorite deep-fried foods like onion rings; how to make a lighter, healthier pie crust; make-at-home tacos, freezer pops, fat-free cookies; and many more.

Recipes have notes and tips on how they were made healthier-for instance, when and how to substitute whole grain for white flour or how to use canola oil in place of butter.

* Step-by-step technique guides with photos
* More than 400 recipes, from soups and salads to main dishes and desserts
* 200 full-color photos throughout
* Quick-cooking guides for seasonal fruits and vegetables
* Kitchen essentials: the best tools and gadgets for your healthy kitchen
* Pantry list: what to stock for a healthy pantry

The Simple Art of EatingWell is a Finalist for a 2011 James Beard Foundation Award in Healthy Focus.