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| The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life | 
 enlarge | Author: Ellie Krieger
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  130 reviews
Sales Rank: 333
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 8 x 1.1
ISBN: 1600850219
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5
EAN: 9781600850219
ASIN: 1600850219
Publication Date: January 15, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 Ellie Krieger Help for Weight Loss and Health February 22, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book makes so much sense. Instead of relying on foods that are "imitation," "artificial," and "instead of," Ellie replaces these negatives with "whole grain," "natural," and "fresh." Her tips are realistic, intuitive, and make sense because they look at "weight loss" as a by-product of healthy eating instead of weight loss being a result of derivation and "will power." Three cheers for Ellie!!
Ellie is the best! February 21, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Diets are easy. If someone tells me what to eat, what to avoid I can take the weight off. The rules are easy. Lower fat, increase water intake, increase activity and watch portions.
But the real key to being healthy is maintnance and knowing how to incorporate food in your life. Any food that is "off limits" on a diet should be a red flag. I love Ellie's approach that food is lumped in 3 catagories: usually, sometimes and rarely. You need those "rarely" foods so you do not feel deprived and live in today's world. To say you will never eat pizza again when you are losing weight or maintaining..is a set up for failure. I am struggling to lose weight, but I have learned and accepted that I'd rather do it slowly, by making small changes that will last my entire life. I have lost weight quickly and put it back on just as fast. Ellie's recipes are not flavorless, no fat options. You won't find broiled fish without butter here. I also love that her portion sizes are real. I do weight watchers, and a cup of pasta is one serving. Ellie uses a a cup and half as a serving and it makes all the difference!
As far as the cookbook is concerned..Ellie rocks! Every single thing that I have made (12 things and counting) has been outstanding! Everyone in my house loves her meals..Me, who has 30 lbs to lose, my husband who can stand to gain 20 lbs (he just eats 2 portions..he likes the food so much!) and my kids enjoy her food. I almost died when my pickiest 2 year old gobbled her turkey meatballs and asked for more. They had carrots and onion in them which made them super moist, but I was so happy he was getting some vegtables in him! Her balsamic chicken is the best, the miso glazed cod and Ive made several of her side dishes! I can see myself making everything in this book except the things with beans (my personal preference..I hate them).
Cheers to Ellie! I can't wait for her to come up with more cookbooks and I love her show on Food network!
Love Ellie! February 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Who wouldn't love this book. Excellent tips and recipes for healthy eating and delicious foods. Kudos to Ellie!
Great Cookbook! February 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book has so many healthy,yummy recipes! I made the Curry Butternut Squash soup and it was easy and devine! Anyone who is looking for a recipe book with easy,healthy dishes, this is th one for you...
 GREAT WHEN GOOD FOR YOU IS TASTY! February 16, 2008
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
THE FOOD YOU CRAVE:
And It Will Be Delicious!
Book by: Ellie Kreiger
Photography by Christopher Hirsceimer
A review by Marty Martindale
Besides this latest book, Ellie Kreiger has a show on the Food Channel, "Healthy Appetite," airing at 1:00 pm, eastern, on Saturdays. Once listening to her, it's easy to know she's a serious, well-trained dietician/nutritionist dedicated to making cravings delicious and simple. She's believable and makes a lot of sense. To help cooks grasp the importance of essentials nutriments, she provides a chart on page 12 where she explains what each nutrient does for our body mechanism. At the end of each recipe, she states the amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol, fiber and sodium per serving. She also lines out each's excellent sources vs. good source s of vitamins and minerals. Most of Kreiger's recipes are short, simple and to the point.
Best of all, you know you have done your body a nutritional favor, not often an attractive alternative these days.:
*Crab Salad in Crisp Wonton Cups calls for celery, mango, scallions and cilantro. She has you reshape wonton wrappers as cups, and gives dressing of her lime and red pepper flakes and olive oil
*Edamame "Hummus" with Spiced Pita Chips: combine tofu, cucmin, garlic, olive oil and lemon with the edamame
*Fettuccine with Creamy Red Pepper Sauce: onion, garlic, a jar of roasted red peppers, broth, feta cheese and some parsley for a garnish.
*Curried Butternut Squash Soup: onion, garlic, squash, broth, curry powder, honey and yogurt (she provides a similar soup using frozen green peas)
*Snow Pea, Scallon and Radish Salad: She simply dresses this mixture with rice vinegar, sugar and a bit of canola oil
*Southwestern Slaw: jicama, red cabbage, red onion, cilantro, mayo, buttermilk and lime juice
*Lemon-Gralic Marinated Lamp Chops: simply add oregano, zest, garlic
*Pork Medallions with Cherry Sauce: chopped shallots, broth, balsamic vinegar and dried, tart cherries
*Stuffed Turkey Burgers: ground turkey, roasted red peppers, mozzarella and whole-wheat buns
*"Dirty" Brocolli: olive oil, garlic, dry break crumbs and oregano
*Grilled Romaine Hearts: cut them length-wise, rub with olive oil and grill
*Parmesan Mashed Potatoes: add buttermilk, nonfat milk and the cheese.
*Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes: mix with olive oil, honey, and lemon juice.
*Grilled Bananas with Chai Syrup: make chai tea, add peppercorns, cinnamon stick, a star anise, cardamom pods, cloves and fresh ginger.
*Dark Chocolate Mousse: silken tofu, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, brandy, confectioners' sugar, heavy cream and shaved chocolate
Marty Martindale's website is: FOOD SITE OF THE DAY.
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