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"Cooking Light Mix & Match Low-Calorie Cookbook" Giveaway

Posted on Dec 20th 2010 12:00PM by Kristen Seymour

Filed Under: Diet & Weight Loss

Cooking Light

Eating well doesn't have to be hard, especially when you have the right tools. One of the handiest weapons in our diet arsenal is a good cookbook, because, well, let's face it, steamed veggies and brown rice can get a bit boring after a while.

Cooking Light is introducing its newest cookbook on December 28, "Cooking Light Mix & Match Low-Calorie Cookbook," which lets readers choose various meals that add up to 1,500 calories a day. And these aren't your typical diet recipes -- we're talking about dishes like sweet potato biscuits, shrimp po'boys, cheesy hot artichoke dip and mudslide cookies, all of which we're absolutely dying to try.

Breakfast weighs in at close to 300 calories, lunch at 400, dinner at 500 and snacks at 150 (and you're allotted two). Additionally, each recipe has an option for "a little more," just in case you're looking to add a few more calories per meal.

Those familiar with Cooking Light recipes will be glad to know that although some of the recipes are a bit ingredient heavy, this cookbook does an impressive job of providing recipes that can be made in batches or prepared the night before and reheated to save time.

The book hits shelves December 28, and we're giving away five copies!

To enter, tell us about your favorite healthful meal.

The comment must be left before 5 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 28, 2010.
You may enter only once.
Five winners will be selected in a random drawing.
Five winners will receive a copy of "Cooking Light Mix & Match Low-Calorie Cookbook" (valued at $24.95).
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 5)

HELEN 12-20-2010 @ 12:32PM

I think my favorite winter meal is a simple chicken noodle soup. I add zucchini, onions, peppers, carrots, and roasted chicken. Super easy and super heart warming!

Tamara 12-20-2010 @ 12:40PM

My favorite healthy meal is butternut squash mac 'n' cheese! The squash replaces some of the cheese and thus lowers calories & fat. It also adds extra vitamins, fiber and a sweet creaminess!

Erin 12-20-2010 @ 1:03PM

My favorite healthy meal is for breakfast- pumpkin oatmeal!

Jessica 12-20-2010 @ 2:11PM

My all time favorite winter meal is Homemade Vegetable Soup because it is quick, easy, and healthy. I basically take whatever low sodium vegetables I have in my cabinet (corn, diced tomatos, diced potatoes, green beans, lima beans, pinto beans, squash, peas, carrots, and mixed vegetables) and put them all in the crock pot and combine it with cooked 1 lb. ground turkey and 1/2 diced onion. I cook it for about 8-10 hours. It makes a wonderful meal, plus you can freeze leftovers in individual containers which you can eat whenever you would like.

faitcameth 12-20-2010 @ 2:45PM

My favorite healthy meal to make would probably have to be grilled chicken and veggies marinated and grilled in a foil pouch!!

Silvishi 12-20-2010 @ 5:10PM

My favorite healthy meal is a Thai Coconut Curried-Chicken and Vegetable brown rice dish I make. Sauteed onions, garlic, curry powder with chicken broth, add the chicken until cooked. You add some frozen veggies and LIGHT coconut milk and cilantro in at the end. Added to some fiber-filled brown rice and it's truly a great meal! With so much flavor, you wouldn't even know it was healthy for you!

Bobbie 12-20-2010 @ 2:38PM

I like to go with pumpkin oatmeal!

Robin OSullivan 12-20-2010 @ 4:15PM

I love steamed broccoli, brown rice, and tofu with soy sauce!

Laura 12-20-2010 @ 5:36PM

My latest fav is black bean burgers with onion and sriracha low cal mayo!

Alison 12-20-2010 @ 7:08PM

I love chef salads! Lettuce, veggies, a hard-boiled egg, cottage cheese, craisins...yum!

Suzanne 12-20-2010 @ 6:42PM

My favorite meal is barbecued chicken with quinoa salad and roasted brussels sprouts.

Lindsey 12-20-2010 @ 7:26PM

Does sushi count?

Tricia 12-21-2010 @ 8:04PM

My go-to healthy meal is grilled chicken with broccoli.

Robin Hermann 12-21-2010 @ 8:28AM

Oven roasted vegetables (asparagus, butternut/acorn squash, zucchini/summer squash, cherry tomatoes, eggplant) accompanied by a grilled balsamic vinegar marinated chicken breast and brown rice.

Sandy G 12-20-2010 @ 8:21PM

My favorite healthy meal this time of year is Moroccan Stew (basically butternut squash, chickpeas & spices) cooked in my crockpot. I add chicken, and serve it on whole wheat cous-cous. Very warm, tasty & filling.

Lauren M. 12-20-2010 @ 8:35PM

My favorite healthful meal is a salad with arugula, red peppers, artichoke hearts, grilled eggplant, and a drizzle of oil and vinegar. It goes great with a cup of homemade vegetable soup with all of my favorite veggies!

judyman715 12-20-2010 @ 8:47PM

Grilled Chicken over mixed greens with corn and black beans

Melissa 12-20-2010 @ 10:45PM

My favourite meal is a delightful squash and chickpea stew with tomatoes, curry, onions, and raisins. I make up a big pot and separate it into individual containers so I can have a fast healthy dinner any night of the week.