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Product Description Once harshly scrutinized by the unyielding glare of the media, Sarah, The Duchess of York has come into her own as a chic, slimmed-down single mother with a new and exciting career. With her weight woes well behind her, she truly has become a role model for anyone who wishes to turn his or her life around. In fact, her triumph over adversity is just one reason why she is the perfect Weight Watchers member.Dining with The Duchess is a unique collaboration, combining the Duchess's taste and style with the culinary and dietary expertise of Weight Watchers. With thirty menus that boast over 125 recipes, Dining with The Duchess is a compendium of easy-to-prepare recipes that are perfect for almost any occasion. Whether it's a simple weeknight dinner, an elegant holiday feast, or a perfectly modern English tea, these menus make everyday meals a fine dining experience. What's more, each recipe features Weight Watchers' revolutionary new 1?2?3 Success?, the weight-loss plan designed for busy people who want to cook and eat delicious meals without guilt. The 1?2?3 Success? Plan is easy to use; there's no complicated counting, and there are no forbidden foods. Also included for each recipe are points per serving.In addition, recipes include the basic nutritional breakdown important to any dieter, as well as helpful cooking and presentation tips and hints, making Dining with The Duchess the perfect cookbook for anyone who wants to prepare light, healthy, and delicious meals with distinction and flair. Lively, personal anecdotes precede each menu, offering readers an intriguing glimpse into The Duchess's life and style. Amazon.com Review When Sarah Ferguson first burst upon the world's consciousness as the soon-to-be wife of Great Britain's Prince Andrew, she was redheaded, freckled, and most definitely full-figured. Several years later, the red hair and the freckles remain, but the husband and the weight have both been shed, leaving the Duchess of York a slimmed-down single mom with a new career as, among other things, a spokesperson for Weight Watchers. In Dining with the Duchess, the author doesn't give any marital advice, but she does share her favorite low-fat recipes from the Weight Watchers program--everything from a simple weeknight meal to a festive holiday occasion. Menus range from the hearty warmth of a Tuscan dinner featuring Warm White Bean Salad, Lemon Chicken, Spicy Polenta, and Bittersweet Fruit to a holiday buffet that includes Provençal Beef Tenderloin, Risotto di Pavia, and Blueberry Zabaglione, among other delights. There are menus for birthdays and for New Year's Eve, for a night spent at home in front of the TV and for a follow-up to a day spent skiing. Each menu is introduced by the Duchess with an anecdote from her personal life. Dining with the Duchess lets you eat like royalty without getting Henry VIII's waistline. From Publishers Weekly The author, the former wife of Britain's Prince Andrew and mother of two children, is an official spokesperson for Weight Watchers, the weight management organization. When she was a royal, the Duchess's problems with weight were widely publicized. Attributing her success at weight loss to Weight Watchers (and friends), she adds personal narratives to 125 recipes that mix healthful eating and good taste with considerable panache. Arranged in menus (e.g., Cocktails at Six, A Simple Pasta Dinner, Holiday Buffet), a few suggestions are unexceptional (Genoa Canapes, slices of salami and mustard on party rye; Baby Lamb Chops broiled with garlic and salt). Many, however, yield appealing, uncomplicated fat-reduced dishes: a rolled Turkey Breast with Cremini Mushrooms and Leeks; Risotto di Pavia with asparagus, sherry, shallots and Parmesan cheese; Individual Ginger-Peach Soufflee made with dried peaches and egg whites. Convenience sometimes reigns (Celebration Birthday Cake uses a reduced-fat cake mix and canned frosting). But most recipes, sprinkled with
