The folks at Rio Nuevo Publishing know the flavors of the southwest, as evidenced by their impressive collection of Southwest cookbooks, bursting with lively flavors and exciting textures. But of all their books, this is my favorite. Author Janet E. Taylor began to create these recipes as part of her own family's healthy diet when her own newborn baby's cholesterol was higher than normal. The results are a user friendly eclectic collection of dishes that will add lots of culinary interest to mealtime, while nourishing your family will wholesome, healthy foods that can strengthen hearts, bones, and immune systems, and reduce the risks of disease.

Those on strict eating plans will appreciate the nutritional information included with every recipe. Everyone will appreciate the creative use of ingredients in these 100 plus recipes to make healthy food that's also delicious. The dishes are low in sugar, salt, and fat and high in healthy ingredients like soy, whole grains, and colorful fruits and vegetables.

Chapters Include: A How-To for Roasting, Toasting, Grilling, and Working with Tortillas; Beverages; Sips, Salsas, Sauces, and Rubs; Chile Rellenos and Quesadillas; Enchiladas, Tacos and More; Fish; Poultry; Southwest Specialties; Side Dishes; Desserts.