Weight Watchers is the name that everyone associates with weight loss. For the past 35 years the organisation has helped millions of people in the UK lose weight. This series of bright, modern cookbooks allows dieters to eat the food they love, but in healthy, low-fat versions. Few of us have much time to cook. But ready meals and take-aways are often loaded with fat and calories and, besides, they never do taste as good as a freshly cooked meal. So here are 65 recipes for food that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. These are contemporary recipes full of fresh flavours and healthy ingredients. A fish stew with fennel and orange rind can be ready in 30 minutes; Spicy Mango Chicken Pancakes takes just 25 minutes. There's also a chapter on quick but delectable desserts (Jamaican Rum Pudding can be whizzed up in just 10 minutes).

Weight Watchers Winter Warmers

by Wendy Veale

Published 1 January 2001
Enjoy the pleasures of warming and satisfying winter cooking the low Point way! This book will help you lose weight and still be able to enjoy delicious and comforting casseroles, hearty puddings and decadent desserts when you fancy them. If you thought the days of warming stews, fish pie, bakes and hot puddings were gone, think again! These low Point recipes will leave you feeling satisfied without compromising your diet. You'll find a great selection of winter favourites such as Irish Stew, Beef in Beer with Dumplings and Braised Pork Casserole and for dessert, how does some Sticky Toffee Pudding or Steamed Chocolate Castles sound for a cosy night in? To make life easier all the recipes are Pointed and include cooking times, calories and freezing information.

Here are over 300 delicious recipes packed full of nourishment but low in calories and Points. Not just for slimmers, these are recipes that can be enjoyed by the whole family and used to entertain friends too. Containing chapters on everything from starters and light meals to meat, poultry, fish, desserts, and cakes, this is perfect for the health conscious cook. Each recipe is clearly marked with calories and Points, making this an ideal book for any diet, not just for the Weight Watchers Points programme. Preparation and cooking times are also included, as are freezing recommendations. Variations, cook's notes, Weight Watcher's notes, and other suggestions add extra value, making sure these are enjoyable dishes to make as well as eat.