Low-fat soul

Is your mouth watering for great African-American food, but your conscience reminding you to worry about fat, sodium, and calories? Now you can feed your soul the best Southern, Creole, Cajun, or Island cooking without worrying whether it's good for you - it is! In Low-Fat Soul, Essence magazine food editor Jonell Nash has created wonderful recipes that reflect the way we want to cook and eat today. Low-Fat Soul brings you dozens of easy-to-make recipes for everyday.

Fare, holiday celebrations, and elegant dinner parties. Its wide range of dishes cuts across regional cuisines from the Carolinas to the Texas Gulf, from the Caribbean to New Orleans, but at-a-glance seasoning suggestions let you individualize dishes to accommodate your family's preferences. Plus, Jonell Nash's easy tips help you modify your own family recipes to strip away fat while keeping the flavor - and the soul - intact.