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Staying on the light side, we have Low-Fat and Luscious Italian from those ever-fabulous folks at Better Homes and Gardens. As they are quick to point out, authentic Italian food is high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat; pastas aren't laden down with heavy, rich sauces; meat, poultry, fish, and cheese are eaten in smaller amounts; and high-flavor ingredients -- olives, garlic, herbs and spices, pungent olive oils -- give recipes their special character. With the cooking advice offered here you can re-create the flavors of Italy in your own home -- appealing antipastos, zuppas with unsurpassed zip, pizzas, pastas, polenta, risottos, estimable entrees, and scrumptious desserts -- without over indulging in fat or cholesterol. Helpful nutrition facts, exchanges, prep and cooking times come with every dish. Boun appetito, mangia bene!
Sybil Pratt is an avid cook who lives in New York City.
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