Book excerpt: Those familiar with Dr. Shapiro's bestselling Picture Perfect Weight Loss know how simple and effective his Food Awareness Training approach is, especially for grab-and-go eaters or people who just can't deal with the usual deprivations of dieting. Virtually foolproof, the Picture-Perfect program reinforces your choices of healthy foods with strong visual reminders that stay in your mind long after calorie counts and portion sizes have become a blur. Now, Dr. Shapiro works the same Picture-Perfect magic in your kitchen. Whether you are a passionate cook who gladly spends hours stirring, chopping, or kneading, or a noncook who can't wait to get out of the kitchen, the recipes in this book allow you to prepare delicious low-calorie meals the whole family will love. Imagine enjoying these flavorful dishes and losing weight. * Yukon Gold Potato Pancakes with Sausage * Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms * Chili Shrimp with Fruity Relish * Grilled Pork Chops with Georgia Peach Chutney * Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes * Chocolate Mousse * Creamy Lemon-Lime Cheesecake There's even a chapter devoted entirely to cooking for families with children. Kids will rave over dishes like Fruit Pizza, Turkey Burgers with Secret Sauce, Summer Fruit Pops, and Carousel Ice Cream Cake. They may even want to start helping in the kitchen! To appeal to the gourmet in all of us, Dr. Shapiro also includes recipes from 13 of the nation's top chefs. From Michael Romano of Union Square Café in New York City to Jesse Ziff Cool of the Flea St. Café in Menlo Park, California, these are the best of the best. You also get real-life bites from New York City firefighters who have used Dr. Shapiro's program to shape up. Real men do cook-- and well! And this book proves that they even enjoy it.