Rocco DiSpirito's "Now Eat This" Cookbook Giveaway

Posted on Aug 16th 2010 1:00PM by Hilary Walke

Filed Under: Diet & Weight Loss, Reviews & Products

Rocco DiSpirito

Who doesn't love a big, delicious Italian feast? Rocco DiSpirito, an Italian-American chef based in New York City, is not only known for his love of cooking and food but also his passion for staying fit, particularly his love of triathlons.

This enthusiasm inspired his new book, "Now Eat This" is a collection of 150 recipes of some of America's favorite comfort foods, but there's a twist. All recipes are under 350 calories, so you can cook, eat and feel good about your diet. Can you imagine a scrumptious penne alla vodka recipe without cream? You better believe it -- the secret is in this book.

This week, four lucky That's Fit readers will get a chance to win DiSpirito's book. All you have to do is enter below, and you could be on your way to a delectable, healthy, home-cooked meal.

•To enter, tell us why you prefer cooking at home as opposed to dining out.

•The comment must be left before 5 p.m. EST, Friday, August 20, 2010.

•You may enter only once.

•Four winners will be selected in a random drawing.

•Four winners will receive "Now Eat This!: 150 of America's Favorite Comfort Foods, All Under 350 Calories" (valued at $22.00).

•Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 or older.

•Click here for complete Official Rules. Winner will be notified by e-mail, so be sure to check next week to find out if you've won!

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 8)

Claire 8-16-2010 @ 1:25PM

I like eating at home because I know exactly what is going in my food and it is less expensive.Also,I make and bring my lunch to work daily:-)cc

Paul 8-16-2010 @ 1:22PM

I enjoy cooking at home because not only do I get to eat well and know what my meals are made of, but I get to work on a skill/hobby which I enjoy very much!

jesser 8-16-2010 @ 1:36PM

There are the obvious reasons: cost and health, but I also like the ritual of cooking with my family and spending time together. We have some really good times getting food on the table and cleaning up afterward.

Brittany 8-16-2010 @ 1:49PM

I love cooking at home because no matter how it ends up tasting (usually pretty good!), I feel accomplished! And usually, when I cook a full meal, I'm less tempted to snack after. When you put love into a dish, you love eating it!

Tamara 8-16-2010 @ 1:56PM

Just as others have mentioned, the decision to cook at home is simple for me because I'm saving a ton of money and I know exactly what's going into my food. I have direct control over the amount of fat, sodium, fiber and protein that gets used. Plus, it's fun to experiment with different herbs and spices, instead of settling for something that's already been made by someone else.

LindsayL. 8-16-2010 @ 1:58PM

I love to cook and try new recipes, so eating out is a rare treat at our house...I come from a family of cooks so I would be a disappointment if I ate out all of the time ;)

Rebecca 8-16-2010 @ 1:59PM

i prefer to cook at home because i know exactly what is going in to my meals. i also really enjoy cooking for myself and my boyfriend!

Laura 8-16-2010 @ 2:55PM

I like cooking at home because I know exactly what goes into my food and I can choose healthy options.

Beth G 8-16-2010 @ 2:01PM

I like eating at home because I know exactly what is going into my food. And there's no extra temptation, like the bread basket, to derail things.

Trisha 8-16-2010 @ 2:11PM

I enjoy eating at home versus going out, because not only is it healthier, but I enjoy cooking, for my family and for friends. There's nothing better than a homemade meal, especially when sometimes they are passed down from grandparents, and great grandparents. Also, with 5 kids, it's less expensive, by far. And it's fun when they too, begin at an early age, to learn the joy of cooking!

Linda Peterson 8-16-2010 @ 2:20PM

I know exactly what I am eating--keep the portions the size they should be.

Pam 8-16-2010 @ 2:50PM

Because it's cheaper and healthier.

Kel 8-17-2010 @ 3:49PM

I enjoy eating at home because I can customize any meal for my family's dietary needs and control what goes into each meal. Complex carbs before a long workout, added protein after, etc.

Tiffany 8-17-2010 @ 1:51PM

I love cooking at home because I don't drown my dishes in salt and heavy sauces, and I really like seeing my family enjoy the food that I make for them.

Michele 8-16-2010 @ 7:58PM

I love eating in- especially when I'm watching my weight because then I have some control over what I'm eating.

apricole 8-16-2010 @ 3:44PM

I love the bonding experience of cooking. I have two young daughters you love to help me in the kitchen. I would love to teach them healthier versions of recipes, especially if they are staple meals in our diet.

Jenny 8-16-2010 @ 4:14PM

I love cooking! I like not having to always dress up and get ready to go out if I want a nice meal! Plus, I get to share the experience with my fiance.

Connie Dumcum 8-16-2010 @ 4:09PM

I would rather cook at home than eat out because I know what goes into my foo. Also, we can eat better for less money and fewer calories!

Matt Joseph 8-16-2010 @ 6:01PM

Well, I'm just learning to cook. So for me, cooking at home provides a challenge to make something that tastes as good as in a restaurant while being healthier. It's all about doing something good for myself and making that mind-body connection all the stronger.

Carolyn 8-16-2010 @ 7:26PM

I like to cook at home for a couple of reasons. First, I can better control what I eat. Next, it helps foster a willingness to try different foods in my kids. They come in to help and are more likely to try something that a lot of kids won't touch - like salads. Finally, it is fun! I love growing food and cooking food.