The Everything Easy DASH Diet Cookbook is a compilation,
reformat, and re-release of content from The Everything® DASH Diet Cookbook from 2012 with additional new and updated material. Released 12th Jan
2021 by Simon & Schuster on their Adams Media imprint, it's 272 pages (print edition) and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
I
like the layout and formatting of the "Everything" cookbooks. They're
easy to understand, generally easy to follow, and full of tasty,
relevant, and do-able recipes. This one follows the same format and will
be familiar to readers who have used the other books in the series. The
introduction gives the basics about the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, what benefits it can provide (and
why), other health advantages, and some nutrition and lifestyle info.
The
recipes are arranged roughly thematically: breakfasts, appetizers & snacks, dips condiments marinades & sauces, salads & dressings, soups stews & chilis, beef & pork, fish & seafood, chicken & turkey, vegan & vegetarian, side dishes & quick breads, and drinks & desserts. Each recipe has its ingredients listed
bullet style in a sidebar. Measurements are given in US standard only.
(There's a metric conversion chart in the back of the book). Special
tools and ingredients are also listed, along with yields and cooking
directions. The ingredients are mostly easily sourced at any moderately
well stocked grocery store. Nutritional information is provided for each
of the recipes and includes calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrates,
fiber, sugar, and protein.
Essential
info, alerts, facts, and questions & answers are highlighted in
different colored text boxes. These will be familiar to readers of other books in the
Everything series from this publisher. Few of the recipes include
photographs (roughly 10% in my quick estimation). The photos and serving suggestions which are included are
full color, appetizing, and appropriate, but the general lack of photos
might be a drawback for some readers.
Four
stars (mostly for the lack of photos - so if you don't need them at all, it
would be higher). This is a general cookbook with a huge variety of
appealing, diet friendly dishes. It would make a superlative gift or
purchase for readers trying out a more metabolism friendly/healthier lifestyle. Many of
the recipes do rely on pre-processed ingredients - so some planning and adjustment will be needed
for cooks who strongly prefer to cook from scratch. All of the recipes I
tried on my family were tasty and well received, though I did notice
the lack of finish/serving photos.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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