Robert C. Atkins, M.D., was the founder and medical director of the Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine. A 1951 graduate of the University of Michigan, he received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical School in 1955, and went on to specialize in cardiology. He was a practicing physician for over thirty years and is the author of several books. As a leader in the areas of natural medicine and nutritional pharmacology, he had built an international reputation. He was the recipient of the World Organization of Alternative Medicine's Recognition of Achievement Award and was the National Health Federation's Man of the Year. His many media appearances, where he had discussed diet and health, included "Larry King Live," "Oprah," "CBS This Morning," and "CNBC," among others. Many magazine and newspaper articles have featured his work, and he also had a nationally syndicated radio show. Dr. Atkins was the editor of his own national monthly newsletter, "Dr. Atkins' Health Revelations." He died in April 2003.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface to the 2004 Edition:

Atkins Has Become Mainstream, by Stephanie Nathanson

Lose Weight, Look Great, and Enjoy Your Food

by Robert C. Atkins, M.D.

The Best Food You Have Ever Tasted

by Veronica Atkins

Quick & Easy Kitchen Strategies

Hidden Carbohydrates

Quick & Easy Guide to The Quick & Easy New Diet Cookbook

Appetizers

Smoked Salmon Rolls

Chicken Liver Pâté with Cloves

Deviled Eggs

Curried Stuffed Eggs

Baked Goat Cheese and Ricotta Custards

Zucchini Rolls with Chèvre

Artichoke Hearts Wrapped in Bacon

Guacamole

Savory Nut Mix

Marinated Mozzarella

Caponata and Goat Cheese Squares

Soups

Cream of Watercress Soup

Avocado Soup

French Onion Soup Gratinée

Asparagus and Leek Soup

Roasted Pepper Soup

Cucumber Dill Soup

Mediterranean Vegetable Soup

Miso Soup

Turkey-Lemon Soup

Salads

Greek Salad

Orange Daikon Salad

Red Cabbage Salad with Feta and Dill

Walnut Coleslaw

Fennel Salad with Parmesan

Celery Root Salad

Endive Salad with Walnuts and Roquefort

Mixed Green Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Shrimp Salad with Hearts of Palm

Crunchy Spinach Salad

Breakfasts

Poached Eggs

Mustard Scrambled Eggs

Baked Eggs with Swiss Cheese and Cream

Ricotta and Leek Frittata

Smoked Salmon Frittata

Eggs Benedict with Spinach

Sunday Pancakes

Orange Waffles

Almond French Toast

Pecan-Maple Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

Mixed Berry Muffins

Peach Breakfast Pudding

Seafood

Stir-Fried Shrimp with Ginger and Mushrooms

Shrimp Scampi

Tarragon Shrimp Salad

Red Snapper with Tomato and Olives

Sautéed Sole

Scallops with Thyme

Scallops Meunière

Oven-Poached Salmon with Dill and Wine

Tuna with Ginger and Soy Sauce

Peppers Stuffed with Walnut Tuna Salad

Hazelnut-and-Pepper-Crusted Swordfish

Squid with Basil and Lime

Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs

Crab and Avocado Salad

Baked Cod with Garlic and Tomato

Salmon Cakes

Poultry

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Quick-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Cornish Hens with Apricot-Wine Sauce

Chicken with Lemon and Capers

"Breaded" Chicken Cutlets

Curry Chicken Salad with Cucumbers

Chicken Salad with Fennel and Pesto

Chicken Coconut Satay with Cilantro

Chicken with Cucumbers

Chicken Paprika

Chicken with Indian Spices

Creamed Chicken with Mushrooms

Tomatillo Chicken

Breast of Duck with Red Wine Sauce

Pork

Pork Chops with Orange and Rosemary

Pork with Chili Sauce

Stir-Fried Pork with Water Chestnuts

Garlic-Dill Meatballs

Ham with Port Cream Sauce

Barbecued Spareribs

Pork Casserole with Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Pork Chops with Poblano Pepper and Onion Cream Sauce

Boneless Pork Chops with Spicy Rub

Lamb

Broiled Marinated Lamb Chops

Grilled Lemon and Rosemary Lamb Kebobs

Rack of Lamb with Brussels Sprouts

Lamb Curry

Lamb Paprikash with Cabbag

Veal

Veal Scallops with Wine and Mushrooms

Veal Saltimbocca

Veal Burgers

Veal Chops Smothered in Browned Butter-Sage Mushrooms

Beef

Quick & Easy Beef Goulash

Chevapchichi (Spicy Meat Rolls)

Beef Burgers with Feta and Tomato

Steak au Poivre

Rib-Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce

Spiced Skirt Steak

Vegetables

Wax Beans with Garlic-Tarragon Vinaigrette

Sautéed Zucchini with Nutmeg

Cauliflower with Cumin Seed

Cauliflower-Macaroni and Cheese

Avocado-Red Pepper Purée with Garlic

Roasted Peppers in Garlic Oil

Vegetable Medley

Mixed Broiled Vegetables

Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Olive Oil

Chiles Rellenos

Broccoli Rabe with Spicy Sausage

Broccoli Purée with Garlic

Green Beans with Anchovy Sauce

Snow Peas with Hazelnuts

Asparagus Vinaigrette

Sautéed Kale with Ricotta Salata

Sauces

Cucumber-Dill Sauce

Creamy Celery Sauce

Horseradish Cream

Walnut and Blue Cheese Butter

Zesty Cilantro Butter

Peanut Dipping Sauce

Caper Tartar Sauce

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Anchovy Paste

Quick & Easy Hollandaise

Basil Pesto

Dressings

Quick & Easy Salad Dressing

Shallot-Orange Vinaigrette

Smoked Salmon Dressing

Caesar Salad Dressing

Creamy Italian Dressing

Asian Dressing

Poppyseed Dressing

Breads and Pizzas

Cheddar Cheese Bread

Bacon-Pepper Bread

Atkins Cornbread

Sesame-Sour Cream Muffins

Butter Rum Muffins

Savory Cheese Bites

Atkins Bread Crumbs

White Pizza with Broccoli

Veggie and Sausage Pizza

Desserts

Chocolate Buttercream

Shortcakes Véronique with a Kiss of Rum

Hazelnut Torte

Strawberry Shortcakes

Lemon-Poppy Pound Cake

Coconut Custard Pudding

Zabaglione

Vanilla and Raspberry Parfaits

Cranberry-Hazelnut Biscotti

Cookie Cutouts

Berries with Chocolate Ganache

Broiled Pineapple with Ice Cream and Almonds

Beverages

Ultrarich Strawberry Shake

Chocolate-Raspberry Smoothie

Mixed Berry Smoothie

Peach-Orange Ginger Tea

Honeydew-Lime Slushy with Mint

Lime-Raspberry Cooler

Hot Mocha with Almond Cream

Acceptable Foods

About the Atkins Controlled Carb Lifestyle

About the Authors