De Mi Cocina

Latino Leaders: The National Magazine of the Successful American Latino, Dec, 2002

By Lucy Pereda

On-sale date: November 5, 2002 Published by Random House Espanol $22.95 paperback 208 pages ISBN: 1-4000-0216-8

If the idea of low fat cuisine doesn't really thrill you, take a look at De Mi Cocina, Lucy Pereda's bid to provide low fat yet full flavored recipes to those of us looking to cut back on the calories but not on the taste.

In this book, Pereda, host of the hit home show En Casa De Lucy, has gathered over 200 Latin American mad international recipes that have been successfully tried and tested in her own home and on her show, in front of millions of viewers.

This tasty compendium of nourishing dishes offers healthy options for busy people, including the wonderful Chupe de Camarones, Asopao de Mariscos, and Crema de Frijoles Negros. All recipes list total calories and fat content. Far front bland, tins cookbook redefines low fat cookery, and as Pereda says herself: "Con poca grasa pero con much sabor."