The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook

by Arthur Agatston

What better way to enjoy the relaxed, healthy South Beach Diet lifestyle than with a cookbook that celebrates the best foods of summer from garden and market? The 150 all-new quick and healthy recipes in The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook capture the casual, sunny essence of Florida’s popular South Beach--and other warm climates around the world.

Whatever phase of the diet you’re on, you’ll find ideas for breezy breakfasts; crisp salads and light summer sandwiches; innovative grilling ideas for meats, poultry, fish, and shellfish; tempting vegetarian entrées; refreshing desserts; and cooling summer drinks. Imagine sitting at an outdoor table with family and friends enjoying Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Grilled Shrimp Caesar, South Beach Diet Tiramisu, and Iced Pom-Mojito Spritzers—just a few of the refreshing recipes to be found in this book. But this is more than just a summer cookbook. Tips throughout remind readers that grilling is a year-round pastime and that many of the recipes can be easily adapted to what’s freshest in the season. You’ll also get Sample Meal Plans for Phases 1 and 2, a glossary of key ingredients used in the book, and dozens of ideas for maximizing the bounty of the garden. The 60 beautiful full-page color photographs show just how appealing summertime recipes can be.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction, Diets

256 pages, Hardcover

First published May 15, 2007

About the author

Arthur Agatston is an American cardiologist and celebrity doctor best known as the developer of the South Beach Diet, but also as the author of many published scholarly papers in the field of noninvasive cardiac diagnostics. His scientific research led to the Agatston score for measuring coronary artery calcium.

Reviews

[Provin Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite recipe collections! Grilled foods and meals to share with family and friends. Continue your journey to better health with this south beach cookbooks. More recipes and photos that are easy to follow and delicious!!

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Barely any recipes that I thought were simple or sounded good.

[Eyvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good recipes for healthy by living.

Good review of the phases of SB diet which seems very heart healthy and includes sample menus for all phases.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again, Dr. A. rocks the low-carb world, this time in time for summer favorites. So many recipes it is almost not too hot to cook!

[Jenny Davidson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not nearly as enjoyable and inspiring as the SB Quick Cooking and SB Orginal cookbooks!

[Nicole Baratta]

I am a big fan of eating light summery food when it's warm - and this book helps me stay healthy and find yummy summer foods. That said - I actually use this book all year round and love it!!

[Gato Negro · Rating 4 out of 5]

IMHO, Not as good as the other two cookbooks, but I found two recipes in here that I will try this summer.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I finally got a copy of this one at the library book sale. Since I'm on a variation of this diet, per my doctor I found quite a few recipes to try that I overlooked the last time I checked it out.

[Maya · Rating 2 out of 5]

Full of recipes I would never try.

[LeAnn L Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only my opinion but who can't love a diet that's full of delicious dishes