All recipes are illustrated in color, with easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs, nutritional notes, at-a-glance fat and calorie contents, and beautiful pictures of the finished dish. Over 160 authentic Italian recipes, including regional classics and contemporary creations, each containing no more than 5 grams of fat per portion, and many with less than 1 gram. Expert advice on healthy eating, with guidelines for cutting down on fat, information on fat content and fat-free cooking techniques, and essential equipment for cooking delicious low-fat Italian food. Features a full-color photographic identification guide to Italian ingredients, including fruit, nuts, vegetables, breads, rice, grains, beans, pasta, herbs and spices.