End food boredom and diet burnout with more than 400 sophisticated, low-carbohydrate dinners that are bursting with flavor--and on the table in under 30 minutes!<br><br>Hundreds of thousands have embraced the low-carbohydrate lifestyle finding that a diet based on lean protein, fruits, and vegetables and less dependent on simple carbohydrates has helped them look and feel better. But a monotonous menu of steak and salad or expensive, additive-laden prepared foods has been the undoing of many a successful diet regimen.<br><br>The solution? Linda West Eckhardt and Katherine West DeFoyd have devised more than 100 protein-rich, low-carbohydrate dinners that will satisfy even the most demanding diners. Drawing on their experiences as award-winning cookbook authors, Eckhardt and DeFoyd have developed a tempting range of high-protein meals that are quick enough to make on a weeknight but elegant enough to share with guests -- and so delicious they'll never know they've been shortchanged on carbohyd rates, fat, and calories.<br><br>Each entree in <i>The High-Protein Cookbook </i><br>* Provides at least 30 grams of protein, yet is light on fat and calories.<br>* Is styled for two people but can easily be doubled or tripled<br>* Uses short lists of fresh, healthful ingredients<br>* Is based on simple cooking techniques requiring no special equipment<br>* Avoids "artificial" products and flavorings<br>* Contains reasonable amounts of high-quality protein balanced by ample servings of vegetables and fruits<br><br>With chapters devoted to side dishes and salads, sauces and condiments, and even sinfully satisfying desserts that won't break the carbohydrate bank, <i>The High-Protein Cookbook</i> is the perfect companion to many of today's most popular dietary regimens and an enticing argument for cutting back on excess carbohydrates.