You all know I was lucky enough to win a copy of Rocco DiSpirito’s amazing cookbook Now Eat This! We have been going through the recipes and they have been shockingly EASY, fast and delicious. We’ve already made the tortilla soup half a dozen times and now we’re really into the turkey nachos. YUM. On the heels of the bestselling success of his low-calorie Now Eat This! cookbook, Rocco Dispirito has a new book featuring a weight-loss program “guaranteed to produce maximum results with minimum effort.”
Award-winning celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito changed his life and his health-without giving up the foods he loves or the flavor. He has lost more than 20 pounds, participated in dozens of triathlons, and-after an inspirational role as a guest chef on The Biggest Loser-changed his own diet and the caloric content of classic dishes on a larger scale. In NOW EAT THIS! DIET, complete with a foreword by Dr. Mehmet Oz, DiSpirito offers readers a revolutionary 2-week program for dropping 10 pounds quickly, with little effort, no deprivation, and while still eating 6 meals a day and the dishes they crave, like mac & cheese, meatloaf, BBQ pork chops, and chocolate malted milk shakes. The secret: Rocco’s unique meal plans and his 75 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and snack time, all with zero bad carbs, zero bad fats, zero sugar, and maximum flavor. Now readers can eat more and weigh less-it’s never been so easy!
Now Eat This! Diet was published for the first time two days ago on the 22nd (congrats Rocco!) and I am lucky enough to have a free, signed copy for a giveaway! Here’s a little peek into one of the recipes: (click to enlarge) I’ll be giving away a copy of this book ON FRIDAY (April 1st) so if you want to be that lucky recipient, leave a comment here and tell me your favorite comfort food! I bet there’s a healthy version of it in Rocco’s book.
For anybody who really wants this book and either can’t wait or doesn’t win – there are many ways you can get your hands on one.
Barnes & Noble – http://bit.ly/hGdqDl
Books-A-Million – http://bit.ly/elumlG
Borders – http://bit.ly/fAOF5J
Hastings – http://bit.ly/dOKm9Z
Powell’s – http://bit.ly/eKmbjv
Tower Records – http://bit.ly/fgdzt5
EDITED TO ADD: The giveaway winners will be announced on Friday, April 1st! AND…. I just got the exciting news from “Rocco’s people” that there will be FOUR WINNERS! YAHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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March 24, 2011 at 5:25 am
Ooh, I love winning stuff! Because anything rare is special;~)
My fave comfort food is probably pie – especially cream pies w meringue, or anything loaded with sugar really. Throw in unhealthy doses of fat & even better! Pizza runs a close second, & then chicken & dumplings.
March 24, 2011 at 8:26 am
My favorite comfort food is french fries – slender, salty and perfectly fried. Sometimes I just NEED to have them.
March 24, 2011 at 9:03 am
Me! Me! Pick me! LOL!
My favorite comfort food would have to be homemade chicken pot pie. That flaky pie crust with those warm, creamy, saucy vegetables just eases my stress…until I look at the calorie count. 🙂
March 24, 2011 at 9:18 am
mashed potatoes…without a doubt. that was our family’s “go to” startch growing up.
March 24, 2011 at 9:28 am
When it’s done right, mac-n-cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods. The other day, I made a delicious green chili mac-n-cheese. It was, unfortunately, not low-cal….so I guess I really do need Rocco’s help. 🙂
Thanks for offering this book in the giveaway.
March 24, 2011 at 11:54 am
Ooohwee! I do hope I win! I have been wanting to get this book and receiving a free copy would be the bee’s knees! But I digress…my favorite comfort food is hearty, savory beef stew over a bed of buttermilk mashed potatoes! Delightful and delicious!
March 24, 2011 at 12:35 pm
I would love a copy of Rocco’s book! He was on the View this morning and the recipes looked really good 😉
March 24, 2011 at 12:45 pm
My favourite comfort food is a chicken casserole with a mushroom sauce, broccoli and mashed potato (or sweet potato). I know, it’s not insanely bad for me. If you want sweet options, English jam doughnuts. It is because of them that I live in America.
Thanks for offering this up.
March 24, 2011 at 1:04 pm
I would LOVE this cook book, yeeeeessss!
My favorite comfort food is macaroni and cheese. or lasagna. or mashed potatoes. or chili. too many. basically, anything not so great for you… sigh! i think i NEED this book, whooo!!
March 24, 2011 at 1:28 pm
I would soooooooooooo lov to have a signed copy of Roccos book!!
My bestest all time favorite comfort food(s) are my Mamas’ Creamy Tuna Noodle Cassarole then her Macaroni and Cheese! ummmmmmmmmm can taste them now! I get nothing but the best compliments when I serve them. BUT, I KNOW I need Roccos’ help in bringing these recipes up to date! Thanks for offering a copy of his book!
March 24, 2011 at 2:19 pm
My go to comfort food is a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. There is just something about that combination.
March 24, 2011 at 2:26 pm
I saw Rocco on The View this morning and the food looked great. What a nice thing you are doing.
Like many, my favorite comfort food is macaroni and cheese. It’s pure love!
March 24, 2011 at 2:40 pm
LOVE HIS RECIPES. Need to lose 120 pounds to be back where I was pre-wedding weight. He is the best, it’s all about good ingredients and eas of making meals.
March 24, 2011 at 2:50 pm
I will BUY the book if I have to, but everybody loves a freebie. My favorite comf food is egg custard- Flan, Creme Brulee’, bread pudding…..ANYTHING with eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract. BTW, I have the best recipe for “healthy” cheesecake out there, and I’m willing to share. It’s from one of Alice Medrich’s books. PPS I’m still seeking a Beck Diet solutions buddy. Susan can hook us up if you want to give and get coaching with a great program. Annie
March 24, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Honestly, my comfort food is Pop Tarts. Is there a healthy version of that in the book? Whether it is or isn’t, I’d like to find out. 🙂
March 24, 2011 at 3:19 pm
My favorite food, which I always thought I’d have to give up to lose weight, is nachos. Not chips-and-fake-cheese, but meaty, guacamole-topped, really-cheese-laden, crispy-salty nachos. Thank you for making this possible1
March 24, 2011 at 5:05 pm
my favorite comfort food is Mexican food!!! lol, please pick me!! I want your book!!
March 24, 2011 at 8:52 pm
My favorite comfort food is Polenta, it just reminds me of my mom making it for me as a child with olive oil and fried hot pepper seeds on a cold winter’s night. Just love it.
March 24, 2011 at 9:00 pm
I could sure use a new cookbook!! And I’ve heard such wonderful things about this one. Right now my favorite comfort food is chicken noodle soup that I make myself…I add as many veggies as I can, as well as cooking sherry which gives it such a great flavor.
March 24, 2011 at 10:35 pm
My Go-To comfort food is brownies or any cake/pie with chocolate!
March 25, 2011 at 11:18 am
Would LOVE LOVE LOVE a copy of this book!!! I have heard how amazing it is. My fav comfort food is Mac & Cheese!!!!
March 25, 2011 at 5:11 pm
I know my comfort food won’t be in there, but it’s crawfish etouffee with a big piece of French bread slathered with butter. It’s really good that I moved away from New Orleans; I’d never lose any weight eating that way!!
March 25, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Would love to have this book.
March 25, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Macaroni and Cheese!! Oh how I would love to know how to make some Rocco Mac & Cheese. And the fried chicken that was shown today on The View.
March 26, 2011 at 7:52 am
My favorite comfort food is chicken and dumplings Yum!!!! That green drink looks rather tasty too!M
March 26, 2011 at 9:24 am
Philly cheesesteak loaded with onions and mushrooms. MMMmmmmm.
March 26, 2011 at 7:29 pm
ME ME ME!! I have his first Now Eat This cookbook and love it! My favorite comfort food is definitely Mac & Cheese.
March 28, 2011 at 1:56 am
My favorite comfort food is fried chicken and mashed potatoes. I do a healthier version, but I’d love some new ideas. I ❤ ❤ ❤ Rocco so I really, really, really want to win it! =)
March 28, 2011 at 3:05 am
I love this book would love even more to win it. My fave comfort food is chilli!
March 28, 2011 at 6:50 am
My favorite comfort food is one you have already mentioned–mac and cheese. I mean really, carbs, cheese, what else does a girl need?
Although I must admit, turkey nachos sound really good too.
I’m really trying to break out of my cooking comfort zone and try new, healthy dishes, so this would come at the perfect time for me. 🙂
March 28, 2011 at 12:04 pm
I love it that Rocco’s recipes are about foods even my kids will eat!
March 28, 2011 at 12:42 pm
My comfort food rice krispy treats (original). Warm an gooey! I may be to lare for the contest but I wanba share
March 28, 2011 at 9:51 pm
I’m a southern girl so Chicken and Dumplings are a must in my diet! Rocco did this in the Now Eat This! book and I can’t get enough of it!
March 29, 2011 at 12:00 am
My favorite comfort food is strawberries. My grandmother grew them on her farm when I was growing up, and I love to go out to her garden, and pick and eat my way through the afternoon. The farm has been sold, my grandmother is gone, but I still turn to strawberries for comfort.
March 29, 2011 at 11:52 am
My favorite comfort food is anything baked with tomato sauce and cheese.
March 29, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Yes, yes, yes –I want to win a copy of this book! My family is really working toward a healthier diet, and I’d like delicious recipes that are low in calories and fat so we can drop a few pounds too. Favorite comfort food – bread – any kind, any way…pastries, namely. Hope there are recipes such as that in Rocco’s book, but either way, I’d love a copy to check out.
March 29, 2011 at 3:56 pm
My favorite comfort food is a cheese burger. Seriously its comfort all the way because I only find myself eating it when I am truly upset. Such an interesting/odd behavior.
Luckily nothing has bee “cheeseburger” type bad lately….thank goodness! 😉
March 29, 2011 at 4:01 pm
My favorite comfort food is definitely nachos…the salty, the crunchy, the gooey…it’s so delicious. Oh my gosh, nachos are the best.
And fried chicken. LOVE fried chicken.
March 29, 2011 at 4:03 pm
I would have to say my favorite comfort foods are pizza, cheese burgers and mac & cheese. Would love to find low fat versions for all of the above.
March 29, 2011 at 4:27 pm
My favorite “had a rotten day” comfort food is Haagen Daz creme brulee ice cream. If it’s a really bad day, I could eat the whole container!! I would love a copy of this book- I would love to be thin again!!
March 29, 2011 at 4:28 pm
I Would loveee to have this book, I love cooking and cook homemade meals everyday! Everyone always asks me to cook their birthday, anniversary, special events meals and I would love some new healthier ideas! My favourite comfort food would have to be Chicken Parmesan ( I make many different versions of it.. none which are very healthy! haha) Lasagna would be another comfort food.
Can not wait to try the pretzel and honey roasted peanut chicken! Looks delicious!.
Thanks for putting up this giveaway!
PICK ME 🙂
March 29, 2011 at 8:20 pm
I love recipe books!
My favourite comfort food has to be pasta, ravioli preferably with cheese and Napoli sauce and really garlicky bread.
March 29, 2011 at 11:53 pm
My fav comfort foods are pizza or Mac and cheese. And I love Rocco!! 🙂
March 30, 2011 at 11:40 am
My favorite comfort food is mac and cheese…. SO good!
March 30, 2011 at 11:42 am
my comfort food is definitely CHOCOLATE! I’m hoping from a yummy chocolate recipe in that book!
March 30, 2011 at 10:31 pm
My favorite comfort food is peanut m&ms! That’s what I crave if I’ve had a bad day!
April 4, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Currently taking a childhood obesity class and I think this would be a great book for teachers to have, to teach their students how to eat better and healthier to prevent early childhood obesity from occuring….I should now look for this book and read for myself!=D