Fresh Healthy Cooking and Living from Lake Austin Spa Resort

This cookbook is full of incredible recipes that everyone is sure to love. It also has the nutrition information about each recipe ad helpful tips while cooking. I have given it as a gift multiple times and everyone has loved it.

FRESH:Healthy Cooking and Living from Lake Austin Spa ResortEdited by Terry Conlan"In addition to the many marvelous recipes, you will find an assortment of spa tips which illuminate much about a healthy attitude and lifestyle practiced during a stay at Lake Austin Spa Resort." The book is liberally sprinkled with many Chef Tips, Gardening bits, Attitude Hints for general well-being, the nutshell of general spa-related philosophies. Here's some of the tempting recipes offered in the book:Fava Bean and Spinach DipSerrano chiles, spinach, cilantro and Fava beans.Tuna Pate with Lemon Aspic,Rich with anchovy paste, capers andIn a plain gelatinShrimp and Nopal Cactus SaladCactus paddles, tomatoes, radishes, Feta cheese and shrimpSalmon and Leek ChowderThyme, dillweed, potato and Cream cheeseCabbage SlawWarmed red wine, fresh lime juice, Sugar, cabbage, carrot and onion.Kung Pao ChickenCarrots, daikon radish, snow peas, apple jellyGinger sauce, Asian chile paste andDry-roasted peanutsTortilla-Crusted Gulf SnapperEgg whites, buttermilk andChipotle seasoningScallops NewburgWhite wine, shallots, brandy, sherry andLow-fat cream cheeseTapas-style shrimp with Garlic and AlmondsRed pepper flakes, roasted red peppersGreen olives and sherryCollapsed Chocolate Souffle CakeSemisweet chocolate, cocoa and Hazelnut decaffeinated coffeeChocolate Expresso CheesecakeExpresso, coffee-flavored liqueur, ricotta cheese,Sour cream, cream cheese, andCinnamonThis book is a great way to bring some spa atmosphere home with you.

Color photographs illustrate Fresh: Healthy Cooking And Living From Lake Austin Spa Resort, a cookbook of globally inspired, health-conscious cuisine ranging from Skordalia (a tasty legume spread from Greece), to Papacitas (potato and masa pockets with one's choice of fillings), to Moo Shu Chicken Crepes, to Spaghetti with Red Swiss Chard and Bacon. A superlative addition to any personal or professional cookbook collection, Fresh offers a culinary wealth of expressively detailed recipes and ingredient lists hallmarking an impressive selection of fine preparations.

After hearing from friends how wonderful the food is at the Lake Austin Spa Resort, I wanted to find out what all the fuss is about. I haven't made it to the spa yet to sample the food but I did the next best thing, I bought their new cookbook FRESH.The book not only offers great tasting healthy recipes but ideas on gardening, home spa, cooking tips and much more. I think that is what makes it a great gift because it's more than just a standard cookbook. I've made a few of the recipes and I'm amazed that these recipes are low fat but taste wonderful. Everything is covered from soups, salads, meats, chicken, vegetarian, seafood with cuisines from all over the world.A great gift for anyone that loves to cook or enjoy good food!