At the time I bought this, I'd heard nothing about it. I had simply rarely seen a cookbook with so many glowing reviews, especially for one with "skinny" in the title. I have reviewed scores of cookbooks on Amazon and have bookshelves full, like some do a reading library. But I must say, this is one of the most well-done I have personally ever seen myself. I can understand, now, the cult following it's received. First, let's touch on how "now" this cookbook is...by that I mean it has stepped out of old school cookbooks and how they have always been done, and considered today's audience and what they might need. So many of us are on special diets or have to entertain for a family member or guest who is and pull something together--whether that be gluten-free, vegetarian, something for a family who works during the day and needs crockpot meals, something for a family who works all the time and only wants to cook on weekends and then freeze the meals... this book took that all into account. Beside each recipe there is a color and letter coding-V for vegetarian, GF for gluten free, freezer friendly, crockpot etc. And, for those of us who count calories and want to know nutrients or carbs, it also has all that too! That took some time, but boy is it handy, even if you yourself only use it occassionally. The photos are plentiful and throughout and professionally done with good lighting that makes you want to eat it. I have had a few cookbooks that actually made me turned off to the meal due to the grey lighting or even ones I knew were fake like a slow cooker photo of mac and cheese that showed it browned on top (that does not occur in a slow cooker). Not so for this one, it's how the recipe turns out and they make you want to lick the page! But no cookbook is complete without good recipes and this one sets the bar. You could honestly set down any of these dishes in front of a family of boys who who never diet in their lives and they will want seconds and thirds--the taste is fantastic! These are truly restaurant quality meals, that are obviously tested and tried and perfected. I have seen many recipes for fish tacos, for example, but the ingredients here are totally different and more full of flavor. It's also easy to substitute things for even stricter diets. I LOVE that when the author finds brands that work best in a recipe, she also lists those. It feels like you are reading someone's personal cookbook that has cooked the recipe many times but found what brands stand out (for example King Author flour when using wheat flour. I agree.) Not in a commercial way or trying to sell it, but just to say which ones she personally uses. Some authors will not do this unless the company pays them to use their name in the book. This is clearly not the case and also clearly only done when it makes a difference in taste. There are great make ahead recipes and these feel original. I rarely ever eat out, preferring to cook all meals at home so I feel like over the years I have seen the same old tired recipes made the same old tired ways on the internet. These have new ways and methods and often they are with not only dieting in mind but they have a clear angle of a focus on health as well and satiety. The pages have facts for back up, like a recipe for PB & J overnight oats in a jar (make ahead the night before for a busy morning where you still need a good breakfast.) notes how filling and healthy oats are and why. (Which is true.) These are FANTASTIC recipes, not just the same ones redone with diet ingredients, but original and loaded with flavor. Nothing comes out bad, nothing comes out off, these are good enough to serve at dinner parties and more importantly--to make you feel like you are not dieting. Examples: TUSCAN PANZANELLA SALAD WITH GRILLED GARLIC BREAD SUMMER LOBSTER ROLLS MONGOLIAN BEEF AND BROCCOLI FRENCH BREAD PIZZA SUPREME TERIYAKI GLAZED STUFFED PORK CHOPS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH SPREAD CHICKPEA AND POTATO CURRY SPICY BLACKBEAN BURGERS WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO PEAR AND BRIE GRILLED CHEESE STEAK SANDWICHES BLACK BEAN BURRITO BOWLS CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP CHEESY BAKED PANNE WITH EGGPLANT SILKY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE LOADED NACHO POTATO SKINS ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS AND ONION WARM APPLE PIE CRUMBLE GUMBOS, STIR FRIES, MAIN DISH SALADS, MEATLESS MAIN DISH CHAPTERS SHRIMP AND GRITS COCONUT PANNA COTTA WITH RASPBERRIES DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHUNK WALNUT COOKIES WINTER POTATO, KALE AND SAUSAGE FRITTATA THAI COCONUT MUSSELS C ROLLATINI STUFFED WITH ZUCCHINI AND MUSHROOMS LASAGNA (ZUCCHINI STRIPS ARE USED RATHER THAN PASTA AND I SWEAR YOU WON'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!) CUBANA STYLE STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN SALISBURY STEAK WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY You get the idea. That is a very small sampling. At nearly 350 pages, you get loads of recipes and loads of photos. Whether you never eat red meat, eat only white meat, eat only seafood, eat no animal protein...or switch it up all the time, you can easily find a chapter on whatever suits your fancy or your mood that day. The dishes are GREAT, not just recipes but really things you savor. This one is done right, not just recipes grabbed to fill a cookbook but original ways of making skinny dishes taste better. It's a gem. Read more

I bought this book after following Skinnytaste on Instagram and embarking on a low calorie diet. The recipes are easy, use regular ingredients you can find at a local supermarket and are enjoyable for those not dieting. Each main course comes with a side dish suggestion, which takes the guess work out of how to complete your meal. I love having the nutritional information on each page, as it helps you make informed choices. My favourite recipe so far has been the Butternut Squash Lasagna Rolls that I served at a dinner party and no one knew they were eating a low calorie dish! I highly recommend this book. Read more

C'est mon favoris , de tout les livres de cuisine que je peux avoir . Des recettes lights nombreuses , environ 150 , allant du petit-déjeuner au dîner en passant pas les mets végétariens et les desserts , toujours plus gourmands , les uns que les autres . Cependant , ce livre est en anglais , faire attention pour ceux qui ont des lacunes dans cette langue. De plus ce livre comporte de très belles images , et les recettes sont inratables et succulentes avec pleins de saveurs et faible en calories comme annoncer. Très belle achat , même si la livraison m'est parvenu en retard à cause du transporteur Read more

I bought this book after Skinny Taste Meal Prep and I can see that Gina has evolved her technique and structure of the books a lot (for the better). This book offers very nice recipes, easy to make and low in calories but it’s not as visual and rich in information as Meal Prep. Depending where you live, low fat ingredients can be difficult to find, and also some ingredients that are brands made in the US, other than that, her recipes are one of my favorites from the internet! Read more

the recipes are easy to follow and taste delicious. Read more