Divine Indulgences cookbook is great!

[foodfiend]

I had to plug this one. I bought it a month ago, and I've tried a few of the recipes out. This woman knows her desserts. My friends can't tell it's low-fat. In fact they say, "Low-fat? Well, they're tasty anyhow."
I've kept to simple recipes, but there are ones I'm waiting for a special occasion to try like her cheescakes and desserts using soy.

[yorkshirepud]

foodfiend,

i have this book too ... although i've only made one recipe out of it :rolleyes: - white chocolate chip cookies - made them yesterday and they were pretty good. What have you made?

YP

[foodfiend]

I've made Rocky Mountain brownies, which were great--I wouldn't add marshmallows because they're sweet enough. Made them on the weekend for a friend's birthday. He's the one who commented that they tasted good despite being low-fat (not a plus to him).
I've made oatmeal crispy lace cookies which were fabulous. I'd serve these anytime. They have a nice delicate texture. They were also super easy.
I've made cappucino chip muffins which are also great. It's a muffin spiked with a bit of coffee -- an adult treat. The texture is a bit spongy, I think I'd use buttermilk next time.
Now that the heat's broken, I'll be baking more.
I like how easy her recipes are. They're low-fat but you don't miss the fat. I find CL dessert recipes often taste low-fat. CL seems like a magazine put out by cooks, not bakers. Rose Reisman is a baker.

[yorkshirepud]

I should try more out of it foodfiend. There's lots of cheesecakes in there I want to try! I have all the ingredients too! :rolleyes:

[melis104]

where might I find this cookbook?

[yorkshirepud]

Melis104,

The book is written by a CDN cook called Rose Reisman.

Here's a snipped of its description, plus a link (please note the link takes you to a CDN online bookstore).

Rose Reisman, R.N.C., author of several national bestselling low-fat cookbooks

Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too! Divine indulgences is the perfect cookbook for people who want to indulge their sweet-tooth with an almost-clear conscience. Rose Reisman, a best-selling cookbook author and an expert in the field of low-fat baking, has created recipes for scrumptious cakes, pies, tortes, tarts, cobblers, puddings, squares, jelly rolls, and more that are made even more alluring because they are all low in fat.

Whether a family meal, birthday party, or a holiday dinner, here are desserts to delight every palate. Enliven daily fare with Chocolate Cappuccino Bread Pudding, Banana Peanut Butter Jam Muffins, or Pear and Plum Crumble. Captivate dinner guests with decadent Mango Swirl Cheesecake, Banana Chocolate Meringue Pie, or the luscious Sour Cream Brownie Cake.


http://chapters.indigo.ca/item.asp?Catalog=Books&Section=Books&Cat=&Lang=en&Item=978013060562&mscssid=2G7055USRX2J9PJV4M31D0K5G4A1FSWD&WSID=17083135638DBE304615A62BFF2D3C9DF8232205

YP

[Mamasue]

foodfiend....you are a baaaad, baaaaad girl! I just ordered one from half.com.....had to have it! :D :D

[yorkshirepud]

Originally posted by Mamasue
foodfiend....you are a baaaad, baaaaad girl! I just ordered one from half.com.....had to have it! :D :D

You won't regret it! There are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many recipes in this book that I want to try - brownies, cheesecakes, coffeecakes, cookies ... enjoy the book mamasue and report any good ones ... I've only made one thing out of it! :rolleyes:

[foodfiend]

Originally posted by Mamasue
foodfiend....you are a baaaad, baaaaad girl! I just ordered one from half.com.....had to have it! :D :D
Okay, okay. I hang my head down in shame (heh, heh)

[Natasha3]

I like this book a lot, too. I made the orange apple sour cream coffee cake today, and glazed it with a mixture of apple cider and sugar, and it is so moist and good! :) Definitely a keeper. Actually, I have yet to hear of/make anything bad out of this book yet!

Natasha

[foodfiend]

Actually, there are a few recipes I wasn't crazy about. Orange chocolate squares with cream cheese icing (save the cream cheese for the cream cheese brownies) and the pumpkin oatmeal bars, which were bland. I think she's best at doing recipes that seem very rich like chocolate brownies and cheesecakes.

[Natasha]

Hi foodfiend!

I hadn't seen those recipes yet, and after your reviews, don't think I'll be trying them! ;) Thanks for the info. This coffeecake is a winner, though. It's not TOO light, but definitely lighter than some coffee cakes out there. I'm going to have a wedge with my coffee soon! :)

I agree with you that some of the strengths in that book seem to be things like squares. I haven't tried any of the cookies, and don't think I will any time soon, since I'm not usually too big on light cookies.

Natasha

[Bawstinn]

IS the nutritional information included with the recipes too?

[Natasha]

Hi Maria!

Yes, the nutritional info is included with each recipe.

Natasha

[AvrilH]

I've had this book for a couple of years, and have given several away as gifts. It is my standard dessert book (except for CL and BB recipes). her cheesecakes are really very good - The coconut cream one is subtle and decadent. The cookies are also very good - her gingersnaps are now my standard recipe.

Another aspect of the book is that she has included 2 specialty chapters: Soy desserts and passover desserts. While I don't cook with those restraints, I suspect others might really like to have those sections.

Oh .. and there was some kind of apple/cream cheese / pecan tart thing in phyllo do that was really wonderful too. Can't remember the name.

[foodfiend]

I think it's called apple phyllo tart.

My favorites, and the favorites of my friends, include cream cheese brownies (add 1 tsp instant coffee for extra kick), gingersnaps and mocha coffee cake. Whenever I show up with the brownies at work, I become VERY popular.

[valchemist]

here is a thread from last year with the gingersnap recipe from this book (and tons of other gingersnap recipes).

http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32144&perpage=30&pagenumber=1

[sneezles]

OK, I realize this thread was started more than a year ago but I can't find it on the www!!!! It sounds like something that I would really really use! Checked amazon.com , checked half.com, googled...got didley!

[yorkshirepud]

Here you go Susan - http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0143016121/qid%3D1066257954/702-4947701-3029608.

The author is Canadian which may explain why you can't find it on the US Amazon site.

Plus, here's her website for you all - http://www.rosereisman.com/

Adele

[lonetree1353]

Sneezles ....amazon.ca has the book for $20.80 Canadian which would be about $14 US. They have free shipping with an order of $39.00 Canadian so maybe you can find a second book to order. $40 Canadian would be approx. $28 US. Hope that helps.

[Lynn B]

In general, how do these recipes compare (nutritionally-speaking, esp. fat and calories!) to CL's? It's sounding like a must-have!!! :)

Lynn

[kima]

Originally posted by Natasha3
I like this book a lot, too. I made the orange apple sour cream coffee cake today, and glazed it with a mixture of apple cider and sugar, and it is so moist and good! :) Definitely a keeper. Actually, I have yet to hear of/make anything bad out of this book yet!

Natasha

I made this cake today and it is excellent! Idid find the orange flavour to be quite subtle though. So moist and just the right amount of sweetness.

I know someone is going to want the recipe so if anyone has it in MC already....if not I'll type it up.