Looking to eat heart-healthy without sacrificing flavor? The Betty Crocker Healthy Heart Cookbook and 1001 Heart Healthy Recipes by Dick Logue are two must-have guides for creating delicious, nutritious meals. Let’s dive into why these cookbooks stand out.
Betty Crocker Healthy Heart Cookbook
The Betty Crocker Healthy Heart Cookbook is a standout with 140 easy-to-make recipes. Though they seem fancy, these recipes are surprisingly simple, requiring only a few ingredients. After preparing these dishes, your family will feel like they’re dining at a gourmet restaurant.
Here are my top three dinner picks:
- Honey Mustard Chicken with Baby Carrots
Served with Idahoan mashed potatoes and Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Mustard dipping sauce. - Fajita Salad with Yogurt Italian Dressing
Includes cooked onions and bell pepper strips. - Gyro Salad with Greek Seasoning
Steak pieces as the gyro, with cucumber, chopped tomatoes, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce.
What I love about the Betty Crocker Healthy Heart Cookbook is that it’s both simple and heart-healthy. The recipes are delicious, easy to prepare, and come with well-photographed instructions. According to Rita F. Redberg, M.D., this cookbook is “an essential guide for making it fun and easy to stay heart-healthy.”
1001 Heart Healthy Recipes by Dick Logue
Next up is the 1001 Heart Healthy Recipes by Dick Logue. This cookbook doesn’t feature pictures, but it packs a punch with its easy-to-follow recipes. It covers a wide variety of meal types including:
- Poultry, Beef, Pork, Vegetarian, Fish & Seafood
- Soups, Stews, Chilies, Breakfast, Breads
- Italian, Asian, Mexican, Cajun, Salads, Desserts, Sides
Although the recipes aren’t as refined as the Betty Crocker collection, they are top-notch in quality and easy to prepare. I highly recommend this book as a starting point for anyone looking to expand their heart-healthy recipe repertoire.
Conclusion
Both the Betty Crocker Healthy Heart Cookbook and 1001 Heart Healthy Recipes provide excellent resources for healthy eating. Whether you’re new to heart-healthy cooking or looking to add variety to your meals, these cookbooks offer something for everyone.