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Ainsley Harriott's Low Fat Meals in Minutes Ainsley Harriotts Low Fat Meals in Minutes, ISBN 9780563522904 and books by Ainsley Harriott on sale at thebookshelf.co.nz Everyone loves good food but most of us have to watch what we eat or else, suddenly, the waistband seems to have shrunk and those pounds start piling on. Depressing, isnt it? But it doesnt have to be. In Low–fat Meals in Minutes Ainsley Harriott, one of televisions most flamboyant and popular chefs, has put together a collection of his favourite dishes, all adapted to be low in fat. Theyre quick to prepare, delicious to eat, and wont make you feel as though youre making any sacrifices. Ainsleys tasty starters include a mouth–watering Hot and Sour Chicken and Mushroom Soup, as well as tempting dishes such as Prawn and Chilli Ginger Cakes. For the main course, what about trying his Lemon–rubbed Steaks with Charred Tomato Salsa or Cajun Roast Chicken with Pumpkin? And, just because youre watching what you eat doesnt mean you have to miss out on dessert. Ainsleys Low–fat Tiramisu is sure to tickle those taste buds. To make things even easier theres a picture of every dish for you to see exactly how it should look, so there really are no excuses. Go on, get cooking and with the help of Low–fat Meals in Minutes youll soon be looking leaner, feeling fitter and still enjoying your food to the full About the AuthorAinsley Harriotts flamboyant Dances with Saucepans style has made people want to try his recipes ever since his first programme in 1993. Ainsley makes cooking fun. Its a skill that takes you through life he says and believes in using quality fresh ingredients and that simple dishes can be just as good as the fancy stuff.Ainsley has his mother, Peppy, to thank for his lifelong passion for cooking. She encouraged him to help with the cooking for family and friends in what was always an open house in Balham, South London. At 16, he started as trainee chef as Verreys restaurant in Londons West End where they got him cutting flour to make it finer. He graduated to commis chef, then moved to the Strand Palace before taking a break to tour Europe as part of a musical duo (his show business talents being inherited from his musician/actor dad, Chester). Returning to England, he teamed up with partner Paul Boross to form The Calypso Twins, notching up several TV credits, a record release, and a prominent position on Londons New Comedy circuit. Cooking, however, remained Ainsleys first love, and he continued to pursue a career in top West End restaurants, gaining experience in all aspects of his craft and rising to Head Chef at Lords Cricket Ground with his own catering company.It was an exciting period, says Ainsley.One day Id be creating posh nosh for Elton John: the next Id be making steak–and–kidney pud with mash for Princess Margaret. Ive been lucky to have worked at every level of the catering business, and I think that its an enormous advantage to know how to make delicious beans on toast as well as Lobster Thermidor. In 1993, during his spell as Head Chef of the Long Room at Lords, BBC Radio 5 asked him to present More Nosh Less Dosh. Ainsleys exuberant personality was soon attracting attention. He was offered a spot on Daytime TVs Good Morning with Anne and Nick, where as the resident chef he soon became a household name. Ready Steady Cook and Cant Cook Wont Cook followed, and now Ainsleys cheerful face is rarely off the television. His world tour of outdoor cooking Ainsleys Barbecue Bible was his first solo television series, followed by Ainsleys Meals in Minutes. Year 2000 saw Ainsley exploring the Americas in Ainsleys Big Cook Out. Ainsley has also produced BBC Books to accompany his TV series. He has a monthly item Meals in Minutes in BBC Good Food Magazine, a weekly column in TV Quick, and appears regularly in the Young Telegraph. When Ainsley isnt making TV programmes or writing cookery books, he likes to spend all his spare time with his wife Clare and two children, Jimmy and Madeleine, who are already learning the ropes in the family kitchen. Table of ContentsIntroductionFat facts Soups, starters and snacks Fresh and tasty fish Lean and luscious chicken Quick meaty mains Light and easy vegetarian Salads and accompaniments Not–so–naughty puddings Index ExtractI want this book to be all about enjoying food, reducing fat but still offering quick, tasty and substantial meals that are more of a healthy eating celebration than a punishment. Let"s face it, there"s no point in serving up smaller portions on smaller plates to make them look bigger, or dishing up something bland and uninteresting. It"s more a case of creating a healthier lifestyle – and even more importantly, fitting that lifestyle in and around our work and families. This will inevitably bring some changes in the kitchen, but it doesn"t mean you have to lose out on taste.There is an ever increasing emphasis on health–related matters, in magazines, books and on the television – even on Ready Steady Cook we try to accommodate all types of diet, whether it"s gluten–free, reduced sugar or low fat. Low Fat Meals in Minutes contains a mouth–watering collection of recipes that are packed full of flavour and draw on the fantastic range of fresh produce available in our supermarkets. I"ve combined classic ingredients with more recent arrivals in our shops – you"ll be amazed at the wonderful selection of dishes you can knock up in the kitchen and they"re all totally satisfying. From soups, starters and snacks through to fish, chicken, meat and vegetarian dishes and finishing with low–fat puds, there is something to appeal to everyone. Choose from Roasted Tomato, Thyme and Crame Fraiche Soup (page 28) Classic Moules Mariniere (page 58), Harissa Lamb with Low–Fat Hummus (page 114) and for dessert, my Iced passion–fruit Platter (page 172). With 80 recipes and a colour photograph to accompany each one you"ll be spoilt for choice. Happy low–fat cooking! See you next time, healthier than ever and ready for more!
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