In her seventh book, Sarah Schlesinger, the author of the bestselling 500 Fat-Free Recipes has created hundreds of easy-to-prepare hot and cold main dishes and side dishes for all occasions, using a wide array of pastas, wild rice, brown rice, white rice, couscous, and other grains. Each recipe conforms to the FDA's low-fat guideline of 3 grams of fat or less per serving.Ranging from soup to dessert, the recipes include traditional favorites made with a healthy new twist and innovative combinations of fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices. In one volume, you'll find the largest collection of low-fat vegetarian pasta, rice, and grain recipes available in a single cookbook as well as many others featuring poultry, seafood, and fruit.A cook's guide to preparing pasta, rice, and grains is included, as well as a shopping guide to the heart-healthy ingredients used in the recipes. Each of the 500 quick, great-tasting, light recipes includes estimated preparation time, cooking time, and a nutritional analysis. Read Less