A Lighter Way to Bake
A Lighter Way to Bake book cover

A Lighter Way to Bake

Hardcover – Illustrated, March 18, 2014

Price
$23.42
Format
Hardcover
Pages
288
Publisher
Ecco
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0062332912
Dimensions
7.44 x 0.95 x 9.69 inches
Weight
2.3 pounds

Description

About the Author Lorraine Pascale is the author of A Lighter Way to Bake , as well as three bestselling UK cookbooks, Baking Made Easy , Home Cooking Made Easy , and Fast, Fresh and Easy Food , the basis for this book. She is also the host of three hit BBC2 television shows based on her cookbooks. A top international fashion model, she was the first British black model on the cover of American Elle . She has a double degree in International Culinary Arts in Pastry and Culinary Arts Management encompassing international gastronomy, food policy, and microbiology, and has cooked for some of the most renowned kitchens in the world, including Pétrus, the Mandarin Oriental, Gilgamesh, and the Wolseley. She lives in London with her daughter.

Features & Highlights

  • Lorraine Pascale truly believes that eating healthy does not mean having to abandon all the good things in life. Baked goods and dishes, from the savory to the sweet, so often find themselves consigned to the list of dietary no-no's, but Lorraine wants to gently challenge our assumptions and offer—amid the deluge of decadent baking books out there— a lighter way to bake.
  • For many years, Lorraine's fans have asked her if she could make some of their best-loved indulgences a bit lighter, so that they could enjoy them a little more often and with less guilt. Classic no-holds-barred sweets hold a special place in Lorraine's heart, but she wanted to offer healthier versions of them, along with some new ideas, so she embarked on a long journey of experimentation, testing, retesting, tears, and eventually...progress: treats that retain maximum flavor yet are bursting with goodness. And the fruits of her labor are all here, but they still taste naughty!
  • A Lighter Way to Bake
  • isn't packed with obscure grains, nuts, or seeds. Instead, using everyday ingredients, with expert nutritionists evaluating every morsel, she has come up with 100 nourishing, stress-free recipes, from everyday breads and savory meals to light snacks, divine pastries, and heavenly cakes. Sesame Pretzel Buns or Cappuccino and Cinnamon Pecan muffins are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Skinnier Mac and Cheese or Herbed Baked Chicken Tenders with Honey & Mustard Dipping Sauce are surefire winners for family dinners. And Chocolate Chocolate Torte or Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting will make for a sumptuous finish.
  • Lorraine Pascale's fun, sociable style of cooking came to wide public attention with her landmark BBC television show,
  • Baking Made Easy
  • . The book of the series went on to be a perennial bestseller in the U.K., and Lorraine quickly became the most successful debut cookbook author ever in Britain.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Great recipes for those who want to cut back on sugar but still need sweets

Okay I've been trying to go low/no sugar and these recipes fit exactly. Unfortunately I'm the only one in the house who likes them. The family is not ready such a dramatic transition but I found the recipes to completely satisfy my sweet tooth with low/no guilt. For the serious sweet-tooths in the world this is prob not the recipes for you.
4 people found this helpful
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I love Lorraine Pascale but I have to say the majority ...

I love Lorraine Pascale but I have to say the majority of these recipes are not actually that much different from traditional recipes in terms of calories, protein, etc. Some are only 3 or 4 calories less! I feel a bit mislead.
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Love this cookbook!

The book gives you detailed descriptions and is easy to read.
Everything I've made tastes amazing and any time I tell anyone that's tasted what I've made wants the recipe. It's a great book and I use it frequently.
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BEAUTIFUL PICTURES!

LORRAINE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHEFS, SOME OF HER RECEIPTS ARE A BIT HARD FOR A PERSON WHO DOESN'T EVEN LIKE TO COOK. (THAT'LL BE ME) BUT THEY ARE INTERESTING ENOUGH (THE EASIER ONES) THAT I'VE EVEN TRIED A FEW SO FAR. (YEA, ME!)
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Five Stars

Love, love, love Lorraine Pascal
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Have your cake & eat it too!

Love it!
Easy to follow yummy recipes. Generally easy to find ingredients.
I love my desserts and now I can have them without totally blowing my calories.
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Four Stars

Great recipes.
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Five Stars

Very nice cookbook. Lots of pictures, lots of good lighten up recipes that taste good.
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Three Stars

great ideas
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Beautiful As The Chef Herself

Beautiful as the chef herself. Loved the way Lorraine presented her shows on TV. These recipes are a must to try.