With the holidays fast approaching, I thought I’d spread a bit of holiday cheer of my own. I’ll be hosting a few giveaways (and even giving away a few things of my own) throughout November and December. Sound like fun? I thought so!
This week, I’ll be giving away two signed copies of Rocco DiSpirito’s book Now Eat This. Whether you keep it for yourself or give it to someone on your gift list who likes to cook, this is a giveaway that you won’t want to miss.
About the Book…
In his book Now Eat This, Rocco takes everyone’s favorite “guilty pleasure” foods (150 of them!) and lightens them up. Not only do the recipes come in under 350 calories each, but Rocco also shares healthy tips and ingredient substitutions that will surely help you to lighten up some of your favorite recipes.
Now, I’m not one to count calories (I have tried it in the past, and it just doesn’t work for me), but I also can’t afford to eat a steady diet of cookies, cupcakes, and cream sauce. So, I’m always looking for some healthy meals to throw into the mix – especially around the holidays! Sure, there are times to enjoy your favorite pizza recipe or dig into a bowl of fettucine alfredo, but there are also times where it’s good to have a few healthy tricks up your sleeve.
I’ve tried a few of the recipes from the book and really enjoyed them. The marinara sauce was one of my favorites (I do love a good Italian dinner!). I served it with some whole wheat pasta for an easy, light dinner one night last week. Of course, I did add a smidgon of parmigiano-reggiano to the top of mine, but, like most strongly flavored cheeses, a little bit goes a long way! I’m also looking forward to giving the Un-Fried Chicken a try very soon! For more details about the book (and a few sample recipes), you can check out the Now Eat This site.
Win a Signed Copy of Now Eat This…
Here’s how you can win your own signed copy of Now Eat This, signed by Rocco DiSpirito himself… Comment on this post by Thursday (November 18th) at 10:00pm (EST) and share your favorite indulgent dish. I’ll randomly select 2 winners to receive the book and announce them this Friday, November 19th.
Please note that the contest is open to US Residents only.
Of course, if you don’t win the giveaway, you can pick up a copy of the book from Amazon.com. You’ll also want to be sure to follow Rocco on Twitter (@RoccoDiSpirito) for more healthy tips and recipes!
My Kitchen Addiction Product Review Policy and Disclosure- The signed copies of Now Eat This have been provided at no cost from the publisher (or a representative PR firm). Unless specified otherwise, I do not accept monetary compensation for reviewing or writing about products. I only review products that I have personally tested and used in my kitchen/home, and all opinions expressed are my own.
The giveaway has now ended and comments are no longer allowed on this post. Thanks to all who entered!
Would LOVE to add your cookbook to my collection. It would save me the trouble of borrowing it from the library every 2 weeks ;) I just love it!
My favorite indulgence…Rocco Dispirito.
The jalapeño poppers, French Onion soup, Black bean soup, Creme Brulee, and Tiramisù. YUM!
Reese’s Cheesecake, definitely!
I love Rocco’s Triple Chocolate Chip cookies…they give me my chocolate indulgence, but are really packed with great bean fiber, no flour, no sugar, no high calories, no fat…I even fooled my kids :) Gotta love that…from “Now eat this”
mmmm wow.. I think honey walnut (almond) shrimp with combination lo mein just hits the right spot for me.
I think we need a now eat this asian cook book :)
Veggie loaded lasagna with lots of cheese!
Lots of Mac and Cheese
Anything peanut butter…OMG peanut butter is my weakness!!! Dear food gods, make all peanut butter taste good and be fat free please!!! LOL
Can’t wait to get your cookbook. I hope “Yellow Dog” is doing better. I have a parti morkie. Part yorkie and maltese and I just love her so I can imagine how you must feel your dog. Blessings to you and your family during the holidays.
Sincerely,
Tina
My favorite indulgent things to eat are Burger & French Fries, Spaghetti Bolognese and Macaroni and Cheese!
my fav indulgences are:
savory: pasta
sweet: danishes
yum!!!!
Ooh, this is a tough one, especially when there are several. Chocolate Flourless Cake is absolutely one of my favorites. Macaroni and Cheese would need to be high on the ranking also. I’m a huge dessert person with a major sweet tooth so anything on a dessert menu is very tempting and indulgent for me:-)I gotta say though that I have made Rocco’s Mash Potatoes with Cauliflower instead and it was absolutely delicious – got the recipe from when he was on The Doctors :-)
Love any kind of food that puts a smile on my family and friends faces. Especially love anything Italian with plenty of sauce and cheeses.
There are many things I love to eat, but only a few I can’t turn down. Brownies and Lemon bars are my weakness.
Mac & cheese!
Rocco love so many of your recipes. but I will go with the Turkey Enchilda. well I made it for the family for Dinner. meaning Grandkids and Son. Well son loved it so Much that he now makes it at least once or twice a week. as for my self. we can’t get enough of it. I have to make a double batch everytime. See Hubby loves taking them to work for Lunch. He has also shared it with fellow co workers. which again had to tell them to get your cook book. So far we have had at 6 different guess pick up a copy of your Now, eat this cookbook.I will not give or loan out my copy of your cookbook. they have to get their own. in fact tonight’s dinner is the Turkey Enchilda. with Salad on the side.
thank You now I can’t wait to get your new book.
Thank you for the Great recipes.
Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy…lots of gravy!
I love to cook and love to eat. I find carbs are the culprit, but you have given my family some flavorful alternatives. Thank you for making a diffence, because I love to cook!!!
My weakness- homemade fresh bread straight out of the oven!
I would love to have this cookbook in my kitchen! Macaroni & Cheese would be one of my favorite indulgences…..Oh, and Chocolate Cake! :)
Absolutely love Burgers and Fries, and a nice milkshake to wash it down. Another indulgence- Buffalo Wings with tons of sauce and blue cheese and ranch dressings to dip.. Oh no- i’m hungry now!
My favorite decadent dish is Oxtail Ragout. I make it every Christmas. I first saw the recipe in a Gourmet magazine when I was 15 years old and have been making oxtails ever since.
Would love to win a copy of your book. I had weight loss surgery about 3 years ago, and it is a constant struggle to lose more weight and to keep it off and to try to eat healthy at the same time. I think your book would be an asset.
Good Mac and cheese, cheese in general the sharper the better. Alsp good dark chocolate in any shape or form.
General Tso’s Chicken!!!
I love Rocco Dispirito “Now Eat This”.I love the creamy parmigiano-reggiano sauce and 3-gram-of-fat blue cheese dressing.I would love to add this signed cookbook to my collection.
Indulgence — grilled tuna steak with a fruity salsa.
I love this book,, and if I win a “signed” copy,, I’ll give my book to my daughter…
I would have to say Chicken Milano at Carino’s Italian Grill is my favorite indulgence! With a piece of Turtle cheesecake or Tiramisu of course! It’s something you can’t have all the time, but it sure does hit the spot! It’s creamy and I love chicken and ham together! Of course no one can resist chocolate and coffee! I would love to see Rocco cook some of my favorite dishes without as many of those dreaded calories! My copy of the book would be dog-eared for sure!
Believe it or not, my husband (Italian) and I are totally addicted to Rocco’s mom’s meatballs. It is nicely spicy and heavenly comforting. Thanks Rocco.
My favorite indulgance is a beef tenderloin rubbed in seasoning then cooked medium with portabello mushrooms served with a multi-veggied salad with homegrown tomatoes from my garden with my favorite 18 year traditional balsamic vinager and twice baked potatoes. I can think of nothing more flavorful other than a meal cooked by you Rocco! ( Your tomato, pepper and jack soup sounds delicious maybe before the meal :))
I love my Now Eat This cookbook, and have made many of the recipes from it…my fave so far: General Tso’s Chicken. But I will happily give it to my sister if I win the autographed copy! :-) :-) :-)
ray romano’s raspberry cream cheese brownies. very delicious and rich.
Fettucine Alfredo :)
Almost General Tso’s
Jerk Chicken
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
ALL FAVS in this Augusta’s BIGGEST LOSER’s house…..wooot!
Favorite indulgent dish is my homemade brownies.
Its been mentioned several times already, but I agree with mac and cheese. I can got down on some unhealthy velveeta covered mac and cheese… mmmm
Rocco is so much fun to watch that I forget that I am not a good cook. His recipes are always delicious. I put his book on my Christmas list. But, if my Santa doesn’t deliver and I’m not fortunate enough to win then I will be buying the book. I will make the recipes but the book will stay closed for awhile so I can look into his eyes.
My favorite indulgent dish would have to Fettucine Alfredo (aka heart attack on a plate!) :)
Eating comfort foods under 350 calories is a cookbook that I would cook from. I cook just about everyday, and make healthy food. Eating healthy is very important to me because I had cancer 32 years ago, and am left with a lot of radiation and chemo damage. So, this cookbook would provide me with what I need. Comfort & healthy food.
My favorite indulgence has to be pasta. Any kind of pasta comforts me: spaghetti, penne, elbows, angel hair, etc. You name it, pasta helps to take the pain and sickness away.
Thanks for holding this giveaway!
Brownies with a glass of cold milk!
I would love this cookbook especially since I am trying to lose weight but love good food. I really miss seeing Rocco on TV I wish they would do another reality show with him but not as stressful. Maybe a cooking show!
I think my favorite indulgence (there are so many) has to be chocolate layer cake, with chocolate frosting!
I love all of your recipes but my favorite indulgent recipe would be my nana’s baked ziti – sorry. She passed away (5) years ago and when I make it I can’t help but think of when I was a little girl and we used to cook together. :)
My favorite indulgent dish would have to be ravioli al forno…so cheesy and delicious!
My favourite indulgent dish is anything cheesy or chocolaty! mac and cheese or chocolate mousse would fit that criteria… mmmmm…
Really need that cookbook!
cheesy baked mac and cheese.
I love to cook and eat all kinds of foods. With this book I think I will be able to cook better for my diabetic husband. There are so many recipes in this book that will please his taste buds, but want bust his zipper too. He just loves pasta and normally we just can’t have it without record high blood sugar.
YUM my favorite comfort foods are definitely mac and cheese & mashed potatoes. hope i win!!