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Easy Exotic: Low-Fat Recipes from Around the World

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From international model Padma Lakshmicomes a collection of low-fat recipes that are delicious and simple to prepare. New in paperback, a tie-in to the upcoming, 13 part series starring Padma Lakshmi, to air on the Food Network in September. As an international model, Padmas schedule often leaves her with very little time to cook; yet she manages to create healthy and delicious meals. From her family and experiences of travel, she has put together easy-to-prepare recipes for the health-conscious chef. Each dish can be prepared in thirty minutes or less.

144 pages, Paperback

First published May 26,1999

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Format
144 pages, Paperback
Published
September 6, 2000 by Miramax
ISBN
9780786886128
ASIN
0786886129
Language
English

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Padma Lakshmi is the Emmy-nominated host of the highly rated and critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning Bravo series Top Chef, and the author of three cookbooks and food titles: the award-winning Easy Exotic; Tangy, Tart, Hot & Sweet; and the Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs. In addition to her culinary achievements, Lakshmi has contributed to such magazines as Vogue, Gourmet, and Harper's Bazaar (UK and US), and penned a syndicated column on fashion and food for the New York Times. Her television-hosting credits include Planet Food and Padma's Passport, as well as other programs in the United States and abroad. A global style icon and the first internationally successful Indian supermodel, Lakshmi also helms companies of her own such as the Padma Collection and Easy Exotic.

Lakshmi is a cofounder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Since 2009, the organization has advocated for early diagnosis, promoted research, and raised awareness in the medical community and the greater public about this devastating chronic disease which affects over 190 million women worldwide.

She lives in New York City with her daughter.

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April 17,2025
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I like this for inspiration for meals when I want something that doesn’t feel heavy or rich—despite the “low fat” descriptor, it’s not horrifying in a nineties way. She still uses oil and whole foods—there’s no apple sauce, egg whites or margarine.
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I enjoyed the personal stories here, and background for each recipe. I also like that she gives the full nutritional information, and you don't feel like you are eating diet food. Highlights for me were the stuffed peppers and Italian section. There is a lot of veal in here, and I wish there was more fish.

This is an interesting book, and the meals are generally quick to prepare. There are some exotic spices, but the same ones are used throughout, so you would get multiple uses from them. While I didn't love every single recipe in here, there was few that I could work into the regular rotation and I like that they are healthier.
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April 17,2025
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Well you are what u like eat keep it simple always wash your hand before doing any cooking also use the right shampoo so your hair doesen't fall out when your cooking.
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I enjoyed the personal stories that accompany each recipe. Padma Lakshmi's exstensive travels lends lower calorie recipes from Asia to Morocco. She also shares stories from her childhood in India.
I appreciate the full color pictures of each dish. I think every cookbook should spring for color print of the finished products.
My favorite recipes are the "Wild Mushroom Couscous" and the "Spanish Stuffed Bell Peppers". Yum!
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