George Stella's Livin' Low Carb: Family Recipes Stella-Style »

George Stella, a professional chef for more than twenty years, is the author of George Stella's Livin' Low Carb and the host of the Food Network's Low Carb and Lovin' It. He lives with his wife and sons, Anthony and Christian, in Norwalk, Connecticut.

George lost weight with Stella Style: "eating fresh foods, using low-carb ingredients to reinvent your old favorites, developing better eating habits, and, most of all — eating food you love!" And he wasn't the only one: The entire Stella family shed more than 560 pounds.

In Livin' Low Carb, George has brought together more than 125 of the Stella family's favorite recipes. For breakfast there are Blueberry Pancakes or George's Gorgeous Macadamia Banana Muffins. For lunch or dinner try Low-Carb Pizza, Tequila Chicken Quesadillas, Spaghetti Squash Alfredo, Lasagna, Anaheim Shrimp Scampi, and Southern Fried Chicken. And don't forget soups, salads, and vegetables! You'll find recipes here for Key West Caesar Salad, Turkey Vegetable Soup, and Garlic Mock Mashed Potatoes. If it's sweets you crave, try Chocolate Pecan Brownies or New York Ricotta Cheesecake. There are also party recipes (Nutty Muddy Trail Mix, Teriyaki Sesame Tuna Skewers), tasty drink concoctions (Strawberry Milkshakes, Lemon-Lime Slushees), and a wide array of condiments and dressings (including Quick and Easy Ketchup and Thousand Island Dressing).

These recipes feature easy-to-find, low-carb ingredients that will fit any budget. More than just a cookbook, Livin' Low Carb is a practical guide to a sustainable low-carb lifestyle.

Library Journal

Chef Stella and his family lost over 550 pounds before he became the star of Food Network's Low Carb and Lovin' It. Stella considers Dr. Atkins's work to be groundbreaking but finds his diet too restricting, so he played around in the kitchen until he found recipes that inspired him to stick to a low-carbohydrate lifestyle. What came of this was a television contract showcasing those recipes and now the cookbook. Variety is the basis for Stella's cooking. He believes that you can eat almost anything you want and eat as much as you want, as long as it's low in carbohydrates. His recipes are simple and include all meals as well as condiments, spices, dressings, and beverages. Unlike many cookbooks in this area, he includes some vegetarian recipes. He is a big supporter of the low-calories sweetener Splenda and uses it in his desserts and many main courses. With 125 recipes, it is recommended where low carb is popular and Food Network cookbooks circulate. (Index not seen.)-Deborah Shippy, Moline P.L., IL Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.