Weight Watchers Take Out Tonight! . 150+ Restaurant Favorites to Make at Home All 8 POINTS or Less

Editorial Review
Now you can have take-out tonight and every night and still lose weight!

Craving Chinese, Mexican, Thai, or even Japanese for dinner? No problem and no need to worry about the fat and calories thanks to Take-Out Tonight! Based on the Weight Watchers Winning Points® weight loss plan, Take-Out Tonight! serves up more than 150 mouthwatering recipes that reinvent all of America's most-loved take-out dishes -- all 8 POINTS or less! Few people consider, before they stop in for take-out or pick up the phone to call for delivery, how these made-to-order meals fit into their lives if they're trying to lose weight. Truth is, they don't. So let Take-Out Tonight! help you prepare healthy, delicious meals for you and your family using the smart cooking hints people have come to expect from Weight Watchers cookbooks. Take-Out Tonight! includes:

CHINESE CLASSICS, like Shrimp-and-Pork Wontons, Chinese Barbecued Pork, and Szechuan Chicken with Peanuts • MEXICAN MUST-HAVES, like Family-Style Chicken Enchiladas, Chimichurri Steak with Jicama Salsa, and Nachos Supreme • DELI SPECIALS, like Crunchy Chicken Salad Wraps, Reuben Sandwiches, and Crumb-Topped Jumbo Bran Muffins • TOTALLY THAI, like Shrimp Pad Thai and Coconut Rice Pudding • ITALIAN DELIGHTS, like Pizza with the Works, Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Cannoli

Customer Reviews

great recipes!

2008-07-28
This book arrived in a timely manner as promised. It has some great recipes that my husband and I have enjoyed in the last few weeks. Every one that I have made has turned out well except for the Chapati (Next time I will roll the dough into 5" circles instead of 6"-7"). The only issue that I have is that the book is already falling apart. I plan to take it apart, hole-punch the pages, and put it in a binder. In spite of that, I highly recommend this cookbook for all of the delicious recipes that fit in our weight loss plan.

Meh

2008-07-18
I chose two recipes out of this cookbook -- a Mexican chicken and rice dish and a Greek pasta casserole. The Mexican chicken and rice dish was so spicy, it was unpleasant! The Greek dish had the opposite problem -- it was incredibly bland. Neither one was inedible, but it wasn't anything I'd ever cook again.

I guess I'm in the minority -- I was super unimpressed. My family picked at both meals, and refused to eat the leftovers.

Great Replacement Recipes!

2008-07-07
This recipe has all kinds of great recipes. When I started dieting, I was disappointed that I had to give up several of my favorite asian and italian recipes. This great cookbook has several healthy versions of these recipes including general tso's chicken and orange spicy beef.

My only complaint is that the binding for the book isn't good, and pages started falling out almost as soon as I got the book. Maybe I got a defective book, though. Why do they make cookbooks with anything other than spiral binders anyway?

wasn't thrilled

2008-06-09
I was hoping that this cookbook had more traditional american take-out recipes, but was disappointed to see too many exotic recipes for my taste.

Not my favorite

2008-02-11
I was really excited about this getting this book, but I have to say it is not my favorite. First, after using the book just a few times, the binding has cracked - one of the reasons I prefer the binder style cookbook. Also, one of the most common reasons I get take out is because its quick. None of these recipes are really quick. You can also find many of these recipes in other ww cookbooks. Since I got it for such a great price, its not that big of a deal, but there are definately better weight watchers or healthy cooking cookbooks to choose from.

Great recipes!

2008-01-21
Now you can have take-out tonight and every night and still lose weight!

Each recipe offers easy how-tos, tips, and complete nutritional information, as well as POINTS per serving. With Take-Out Tonight! there's really no reason to order out -- so get cooking!

Cooking low calorie dishes with great flavor 2008-01-07
Great book, lots of flavor in most recipes. So far I've tried most and all but two were keepers. The only thing is the ingrediants are not what you would normally keep on hand but if you follow the shopping list in each section and put them in your pantry you'll be set. The best thing about this book is that the recipes are quick, easy, low in calories and taste delicious. I find that most of the recipes taste like the restaurant dishes without the high calories.

Take out tonight 2007-12-30
It is one of the best Weight Watchers cookbooks I have bought. The recipes are easy to follow and they taste just like what you would buy out at restaurants. All the points are there also so you know you are following the program.

Great, easy WW cookbook! 2007-10-11
The Take Out cookbook is a good one - the recipes reflect favorite take-out foods from different ethnic cuisines (Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Indian, etc.) and are super simple. I made the Broccoli with Garlic Sauce recipe from the Chinese section, and though I did have to stock up on a few "exotic" ingredients like rice wine and oyster sauce, the end result was delicious and only 2 points! Definitely one to get.

Great Recipes 2007-09-04
I have had this book for a while and must say it is excellant. I have found recipes for dishes that I couldn't find anywhere and I have over 1000 cookbooks of every kind just about out there. It is definitely a cook book I keep close at hand.