Comments on: Low-Fat Top Secret Recipes http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html Best Seller lowfat products Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:24:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Lily Pihan http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-439 Lily Pihan Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:57:41 +0000 http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-439 ...to see that they taste nothing like the originals. <br /> <br />Here's an example: The recipe for the Carl's Jr. Charbroiled Chicken Club Sandwich has: 2 skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade, 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, 8 slices turkey bacon, 1/4 cup fat free mayo, 1 cup alfalfa sprouts, 4 lettuce leaves, 4 large slices of tomato and 4 slices fat free swiss cheese. <br /> <br />How does turkey bacon, fat free mayo, fat free swiss and a whole wheat bun even come close to comparing to this gem from Carl's? That's ridiculous to suggest. There is no skill involved in this book. My 4 year old could substitute fat free ingredients for full fat ones and try to call it the same thing. <br /> <br />His book, Top Secret Recipes Lite does the same thing. A Wendy's single has fat free cheese, fat free mayo and a leaner cut of beef. Big deal. We've all had that cheeseburger before. How does it taste at all like Wendy's? In theory, this book is a great idea. In practice, he didn't even come remotely close (that said, I've tried his books with the full fat versions and some of the recipes are actually pretty good). Rating: 1 / 5 …to see that they taste nothing like the originals.

Here’s an example: The recipe for the Carl’s Jr. Charbroiled Chicken Club Sandwich has: 2 skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade, 4 whole wheat hamburger buns, 8 slices turkey bacon, 1/4 cup fat free mayo, 1 cup alfalfa sprouts, 4 lettuce leaves, 4 large slices of tomato and 4 slices fat free swiss cheese.

How does turkey bacon, fat free mayo, fat free swiss and a whole wheat bun even come close to comparing to this gem from Carl’s? That’s ridiculous to suggest. There is no skill involved in this book. My 4 year old could substitute fat free ingredients for full fat ones and try to call it the same thing.

His book, Top Secret Recipes Lite does the same thing. A Wendy’s single has fat free cheese, fat free mayo and a leaner cut of beef. Big deal. We’ve all had that cheeseburger before. How does it taste at all like Wendy’s? In theory, this book is a great idea. In practice, he didn’t even come remotely close (that said, I’ve tried his books with the full fat versions and some of the recipes are actually pretty good).
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Ellen O. Williams http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-438 Ellen O. Williams Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:36:06 +0000 http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-438 This book was OK, but a lot of the recipes were for dishes I do not eat. I did not find it all that helpful. But, I'm pretty much a meat, potatoes & veggie person. I don't do fish & a lot of other dishes. Rating: 2 / 5 This book was OK, but a lot of the recipes were for dishes I do not eat. I did not find it all that helpful. But, I’m pretty much a meat, potatoes & veggie person. I don’t do fish & a lot of other dishes.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> By: yellowcatsjazz http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-437 yellowcatsjazz Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:47:46 +0000 http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-437 It is amazing how Todd Wilbur has put together these fun and funny recipes!Love the book and the service was super fast! Rating: 4 / 5 It is amazing how Todd Wilbur has put together these fun and funny recipes!Love the book and the service was super fast!
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Gayle L. Boc http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-436 Gayle L. Boc Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:14:06 +0000 http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-436 Well written and entertaining book for all generations. I gave it to my daughter, and she loves it Rating: 5 / 5 Well written and entertaining book for all generations. I gave it to my daughter, and she loves it
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: M. Appleby http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-435 M. Appleby Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:33:23 +0000 http://www.lowfatshopping.com/books/low-fat-top-secret-recipes.html#comment-435 What a great book. Ever wanted to know how to cook those delicious restaurant recipes? How about making them just as good, but with a whole lot less fat? Then this is the book for you. I especially love the Olive Garden chicken parmesan recipe. I've never gotten crispy chicken from the oven before! Rating: 5 / 5 What a great book. Ever wanted to know how to cook those delicious restaurant recipes? How about making them just as good, but with a whole lot less fat? Then this is the book for you. I especially love the Olive Garden chicken parmesan recipe. I’ve never gotten crispy chicken from the oven before!
Rating: 5 / 5

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