Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine: 250 Recipies With Virtually No Carbohydrates

Customer Reviews

Excellent cookbook

All the recipes in this book are under 10 net carbs per serving, which is helpful for those following this way of eating for weight loss. None of the recipes looks like a loser, and the several I've made so far have been terrific. Best of all, they appeal to non-carb watchers as well, so you can serve everyone the same meal without feeling like you're depriving the non-dieters. My only caveat is that some ingredients may not be available at your corner market, although if you're serious about this lifestyle you'll probably end up developing your own local and mail order sources for stuff like low-carb tortillas and soy protein anyway.

One Terrific Cookbook!!

Whether you are a novice low-carber, or a seasoned pro, this cookbook is for you. The recipes are creative, varied, and clearly explained. The author's warm, homey style comes thru on every page, making this book a pleasure to read and work with.

And what recipes! You will find everything from lasagna to lemon bars, and each one more delicious than the last. Anyone who thought that low carbohydrate cooking was difficult or boring has got to get this book.

There is far more than just recipes here. Sharron also includes sample menus, shopping list suggestions, a carb counter, and helpful information on working with sugar substitutes. It's packed with everything you need to make your low-carb lifestyle a success.

If you are looking for a great gift for a low-carber, or need a cookbook for yourself, then this is it. Sharron's book holds a place of honor on my (rather crowded) cookbook shelf, and I use it constantly.
A word about ingredients: every ingredient used in these recipes is available in any good health food store, or online. Any serious low-carber has and uses these items regularly (and if they don't, they should). None of them are "weird" to anyone who follows a low carb lifestyle. Soy and stevia ARE whole, healthy foods, and have many health benefits. Sharron's recipes are easy to make, family-friendly, and healthy.

This Cookbook is a Winner

I have to say that this cookbook is the one low carb cookbook I keep coming back to again and again. I have never read one that has clearer directions, and is more enjoyable or well laid out.

I am also baffled by the comments of the reviewers that say the book relies too heavily on soy - there are very few recipes with soy in them, or if they do call for soy, a substitute is always suggested for those avoiding soy. Did those reviewers actually read this book?

The only thing missing from the book is some color photos of prepared dishes, but as the directions are so crystal clear, this is really not a problem.