Pretty Delicious

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Publisher Web Link: http://www.rodaleinc.com/

Pretty Delicious: Lean and Lovely Recipes for a Healthy, Happy New You

When was the last time you indulged in a sumptuous eggs benedict, an herbaceous and aromatic pasta with pesto, or a soul-satisfying cup of creamy tomato soup with a grilled cheese on the side—without a moment of guilt? The too-good-to-be-true recipes in Pretty Delicious not only look and taste great, but they are as easy on the waistline as they are on the wallet and will keep you lean, sexy, and very, very happy.

The secret? Former model-turned-chef Candice Kumai skips “diet” food in favor of smart swaps and delicious real foods that keep fat and calories to a minimum while boosting flavor and plate appeal to the maximum. And by loading her dishes with FWBs (that’s foods with benefits, of course!), she ensures that every enticing bite provides the key nutrients your body craves to stay healthy and look amazing.

From sliders and mac’ and cheese to a lightened-up veggie lasagna and guilt-free BLTs, nothing is off-limits in the Pretty Delicious kitchen. Love Cali-fresh flavors? Try Candice’s 470-calorie Fabulous Fish Tacos and a soul-soothing Albóndigas Soup. Making an intimate dinner for two? Almond Pesto Fettuccine with Pan-Seared Scallops or Grilled White Pizza with Mushrooms, Artichokes, and Parm are made to order. Hosting a crowd for brunch? A breakfast burrito bar or make-your-own-mimosas spread will start the weekend off right without weighing you down.

And proving that you don’t need to be a millionaire to eat like royalty, Candice shares her tips for being fab and frugal, as well as ideas for making smart switches in the kitchen that will save you calories and fat grams without compromising on flavor.

For entertaining, for easy weeknight meals, and for simple snacks and everyday indulgences (to be enjoyed in moderation), Candice Kumai’s collection of smart, sexy, and truly irresistible recipes is proof that even the most health-conscious cook can dish it up with style and flavor!

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About Candice Kumai

Author Web Link: http://www.candicekumai.com/

After viewers fell in love with her on Season One of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Candice Kumai became the co-host of Lifetime’s hit series, “Cook Yourself Thin” and helped create the show’s NY Times #1 Best-selling companion cookbook.

With a culinary education from Le Cordon Bleu in California, she has cooked on the line at Roy’s and VIP Events at the Ritz-Carlton- Laguna Niguel, has fed and entertained celebs in the Hamptons and Hollywood Hills, and has sliced and diced alongside Wolfgang Puck. A former fit and print model Candice is no stranger to great style and fashion. She’s dedicated to making healthful, waist-conscious food that is as delicious as it is appealing on the plate.

Now, Candice is a chef contributor on Cooking Channel’s “Unique Eats” and the newest cooking maven on TLC’s “Home Made Simple.” As well as a regular contributor for healthy lifestyle publications such as StyleCaster, 944 Magazine, Prevention. What is being called “the most gorgeous health inspired cookbook ever published”, Pretty Delicious, will be published by Rodale, Candice’s first solo cookbook, in February 2011.

Candice divides her time between Los Angeles and New York City for her love affair with good food. Tweet her at @StilettoChef or for more TV/Press go to www.CandiceKumai.com or for more cookbook info go to:  www.PrettyDeliciousCookbook.com

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