Reviews

Whether you are looking to lose weight, lower your blood sugar, or simply enjoy DELICIOUS food, the Eat What You Love cookbooks & recipes can do it all.

Delicious Food for the Whole Family | Effortless Weight Loss | Control Diabetes

Delicious Food for the Whole Family

“LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! I have all three of your cookbooks and absolutely love them. They are now the only cookbooks I use on a daily basis. The recipes are so easy, and so delicious! I mark each recipe I would make again and the books are now overflowing with tags. We bought them to eat healthier. Who knew it was the taste we would fall in love with? Your restaurant makeovers are even better than those we used to order when we ate out!” 

– Janelle Fischer-Torres, Belmont, California

“My friend bought Eat What You Love– then she made a big mistake . . . she brought it to my house for me to see it. It has never left my home!!! I have literally shelves full of cookbooks. Eat What You Love is without exception my favorite everyday go-to cookbook. You have created the manual for putting delicious yet healthy food on the table for the whole family. Thank you!”

– Nia Williams, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

“I just had to tell you how wonderful your books are. I have a very picky husband and children, and couldn’t be more pleased. All of the recipes are easy-to-follow, quick, and DELICIOUS. My husband now goes for seconds (a first for him!), and my kids ask me to cook from your books. I had no idea it could be so easy to keep my family healthy AND happy.”

-Rhonda Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona

“Marlene, I can’t begin to tell you how much we all love your books. I bought them for myself, but had no idea my entire family would benefit-or love the food so much! I have lost 50 pounds, my husband 30, and both of my kids are fitter than ever. They actually fight over which Eat What You Love dish we are going to have for dinner! If that weren’t enough the recipes are easy and have me excited about cooking again. Thank you from all of us!!!! ”

– Belinda Jones (and family) Atlanta, Georgia

“I am both a “foodie” and a skeptic, so when I saw you on QVC and the hosts went crazy for your lower calorie recipes, I was skeptical, but I bought the book anyway as I needed dessert recipes for my father-in-law who has diabetes. OMG, was I ever surprised! I can’t believe how often I use the book to cook for my husband and myself (the 15-Minute Garlicky Baked Shrimp are aaamazing!). All of the recipes are quick, healthier, and yet so flavorful. You are a magician!!”

– Jackie Collingsworth, New Haven, Connecticut

“I have literally shelves full of cookbooks. Eat What You Love is without exception my favorite cookbook. It has become my go-to-cookbook. You have created the manual for putting DELICIOUS healthy food on the table. I can have a quality meal that I would be proud to serve not only to my husband — but to anyone that we have over for dinner. Thank you for making a cookbook that produces dishes that are SO good. No bland ‘diet food’ in this baby!!”

– Marianne Dawson, Eureka, California

“You will simply not believe Marlene’s recipes are low in anything! It’s like she’s put a little bit of magic into each recipe. Not only do I make her recipes for myself, I am proud to serve them to my customers and guests.”

– James Decker, Executive Chef, Past Member of Team USA International Culinary Olympics

“We have started a new family tradition of a family get together for dinner on Sunday’s using your books. Last night we made the Chicken Parmesan and Cherry Berry Pie Cups. DELICIOUS! It was a HUGE hit. Thanks for delicious and easy to follow recipes. We are loving them!”

– Jeanette Mills

“I tried your Banana Muffins recipe first, quite honestly expecting them to taste like diet food. Wow! Was I ever surprised! I liked them so much I made them for friends and family who loved them so much they begged me to make more. My husband raved about them to his doctor who promptly rushed out to buy the book for himself! Marlene’s cookbooks are the only one I have in my kitchen now (and my doctor now says the same thing!).”

– Kristen Prescott, Arizona, California

“With Americans averaging 31 teaspoons of sugar a day, it’s time to get serious about cutting back! Marlene’s recipes help you do just that. With mouthwatering meals, and desserts that are just as sweet with less sugar, Marlene KNOWS how to let you have your cake and eat it too!”

– Elizabeth Somer M.A., R.D., author of Eat Your Way to Happiness

Effortless Weight Loss

“Marlene’s cookbooks have made it possible for me to lose 45 pounds over the last 8 months. In the past I had dieted for a few weeks, felt deprived, and given up. With her recipes, I can “treat” myself to the food I love and still stay on the losing path. There’s never a need to cook unhealthy foods when Marlene Koch recipes are on the table!!”

– Becky Brewer, Olympia, Washington

“Thank-you!! I switched my diet to your recipes, and after 6 months was 50 pounds lighter. To date (after one year), I have lost an amazing 110 pounds, and have gone from a size 22/24 to a size 6/8. Your cookbooks make it easy to make eating well a part of my daily life, and my husband and my daughter absolutely LOVE everything I make!!”

– Miriam Geraci Olson, New Britian, Connecticut

“THIS IS IT! 10 years on Weight Watchers and I have NEVER had cookbooks like this. For the first time I can bake all the things I love, have them taste and look great AND be low in points! My hat’s definitely off to this author. A big bonus is that she doesn’t skimp on the portion sizes! Other great info: Marlene also gives you a lot of great nutrition information and baking and serving tips.”

– Joyce Jones, Austin, Texas

“I am over-the-top excited to share that with your cookbooks my husband has lost 55 pounds and I just reached 30 pounds today!!! Jim’s blood sugar readings have gone from the 200’s down to 95 to 100! We are so happy. You have taught us that you can eat healthy, and still have great tasting food – for life! Thank you Marlene!”

– Holly Nelson, Ranchester, Wyoming

“I have lost over 100 pounds and have kept it off for four years and counting thanks to your wonderful cookbooks! If that weren’t enough, my husband keeps his blood sugar in check with all the YUMMY food I get to cook and bake, and he loves to eat! Thank you very much. Can’t wait for the next book!”

– Vanessa Jones, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

“In addition to the 52.5 pounds I have lost by “eating what I love”, I have rediscovered my passion for cooking and for great food, thanks to you. I always tell people, “her recipes may be healthy, but that woman is all about taste!” Great food has finally put my weight loss efforts over the top!”

– Susan Jackson, Birmingham, Alabama

“Marlene, I can’t begin to tell you how much we love your books. I bought them to help me with my weight watcher program, but had no idea my entire family would benefit-or love the food so much! I have lost 50 pounds, my husband 30 (pounds) and both of my kids are fitter than ever. They actually fight over which Eat What You Love dish we are going to have for dinner! If that weren’t enough the recipes are easy and have me excited about cooking again. Thank you from all of us!!!!”

– Belinda Jones (and family) Atlanta, Georgia

“I don’t say this about too many things but, I absolutely love Marlene’s cookbooks. I started cooking from Eat What You Love from day one and have made tons of dishes for my family since. EVERYTHING has been delicious. She makes eating healthy very easy! I needed to lose weight and it has just about been impossible, even with portion control. In the first week I used Marlene’s recipes I lost 5 #, and I never feel hungry. I highly recommend her books to everyone!”

– Paula Jones, Sacramento, California

“I can’t wait until your next book comes out. With the help of your recipes, and I haven’t found a bad one yet, I have lost 80 pounds. I plan to continue using your recipes the rest of my life. They are my new way of cooking and I love it!”

– Donna Roy, Newington, Connecticut

“Thank you for all the work you have put into your great recipes. I had gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago and have to watch the sugar content in everything I eat. Your recipes have given me many great meals that not only I enjoy, but my whole family does as well.”

– Christine Osborne, San Francisco, California

“I have NEVER written to an author before but had to send you a note. I am Weight Watchers member and have lost 46 pounds. I am now trying to balance my losing weight with diabetes and it is no easy task. You alone however have made a HUGE change in my life… you have made living healthy so much easier and delicious, not only for me but for my entire family. You’ll never know how much praise and thanks I give you.” 

– Delores Hun-Thomas, Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey

“Marlene, it has been exactly 3 months since I started my “health crusade” using your cookbook Eat What You Love as a tool for healthy eating. Since then, I have lost a total of 37 pounds and bought “Eat More of What You Love.” The food is so delicious I used the book for each of my son’s birthday dinners! Thank you for your great recipes!!”

– Kathy Fogelgren, Wilmington, Delaware

“I have lost 52 pounds and 4 dress sizes due to your wonderful recipes. I am like a new person!! I can’t thank you enough for the great tasting recipes you have created. The delicious food has helped me stay on the straight and narrow, and I never feel deprived. Thank you, thank you!”

– Rose Marie Young, Trenton, New Jersey

“Thank you for your wonderful cookbooks! Since I started using your cookbooks then have lost 57 pounds. I have tried different types of diets in the past with little success. Your books does not feel anything like the unspeakable word “diet”, but instead a great life change. Thank you again, I cannot wait for the next one!”

– Marcine Suttles, Easley, South Carolina

Take Control of Diabetes

“Thank-you for creating such awesome recipes! At the age of 37, I was diagnosed with diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I switched my diet to your recipes, and after 6 months was 50 pounds lighter, and off ALL medications! To date, I have lost an amazing 110 pounds, and have gone from a size 22/24 to a size 6/8. Your cookbooks make it easy to make eating well a part of my daily life, and my husband and my daughter absolutely LOVE everything I make!!”

– Miriam Geraci Olson, New Britian, Connecticut

“I’ve been a diabetic for 40 years and food has never tasted so good. My husband can NOT tell that he is eating healthy food. I keep Marlene’s cookbooks out on my counter all the time. Terrific! I can’t say enough. Everyone should have Marlene’s cookbooks.”

– Erving Jamison, Arlington, Texas

“Your cookbooks have been wonderful. Using your recipes have helped to change our lives. My husband, Kevin, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. His A1C was a 14.4 (yes 14.4) and as a result of education, lifestyle changes and using recipes from your cookbooks Kevin A1C was 6.2 three months later. He continues to eat great tasting food AND keep his A1C in the 6. range. Thank you!! ”

– Edith Schlinder, Cabazon, California

“I have type 2 diabetes and have lost 68 lbs. since cooking with Marlene’s recipes. Unbelievably, my A1c is now at 5.8 when it was once at 8.9! I am so grateful to have found these totally delicious cookbooks!”

– Linda Johnston, Livermore, California

“Eat What You Love is my bible!!! It has transformed my husband’s and my life. He is no longer a borderline diabetic, has lost 30 pounds and gotten off his high blood pressure medication, while I have lost over 50 pounds, dropped six pant sizes, and am off my cholesterol medication. Thanks to you and your incredible recipes, I am healthy, fit, feel wonderful and am eating fabulous food! Thank you again and again and again Marlene! I will forever buy all of your books!”

– Barbara Collins, Livonia, Michigan

“Delicious better-for-you family favorite meals and low-sugar baking has never been better. Marlene’s amazing recipes, ranging from cheesy Chicken Parmesan to Unbelievable Chocolate Cake, fit easily into any diabetes or low-calorie meal plan with taste and portion sizes that truly satisfy. I highly recommend Marlene’s books to all of my clients.”

– Krista Kriegal, MS, RD, Certified Diabetes Educator, Columbus, Ohio

“Let me start by saying that not one of your recipes has been anything but DELICIOUS! ….OH MY GOSH are they YUMMY!!! As anyone who cares for someone with diabetes can attest, it is really hard to keep blood sugar levels within an acceptable level with regular recipes. So all of the really “good stuff” like muffins, cookies, and cheesecake are off limits. With your recipes we all get to enjoy really great food that is actually healthy AND and good enough to have family and friends ask when the next new recipes are coming so that they can be first in line for the taste tests!! THANK YOU.”

– Cindy Gunnels, Goldsboro, North Carolina

“I am over-the-top excited to share that with your cookbooks my husband has lost 55 pounds and I just reached 30 pounds today!!! Jim’s blood sugar readings have gone from the 200’s down to 95 to 100! We are so happy. You have taught us that you can eat healthy, and still have great tasting food – for life! Thank you Marlene!”

– Holly Nelson, Ranchester, Wyoming

“I have lost over 100 pounds and have kept it off for four years and counting thanks to your wonderful cookbooks. If that weren’t enough, my husband keeps his blood sugar in check with all the YUMMY food I get to cook and bake, and he loves to eat! Thank you very much. Can’t wait for the next book! ”

– Vanessa Jones, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

“Marlene, thank you so much for making a big change in our lives. I have congestive heart failure and type 2 diabetes, but since my husband and I have been eating from your books my diabetes is in remission! We recommend your books constantly, give them as gifts, and use them to make family dinners.”

– Josie White, Houston, Texas