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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:  114 reviews
Sales Rank: 624
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 8.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 1600850219
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5
EAN: 9781600850219
ASIN: 1600850219
Publication Date: January 15, 2008
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Product Description
Do you think that healthy food couldn't possibly taste good? Does the idea of "eating healthy" conjure up images of roughage and steamed vegetables? Author Ellie Krieger, host of Food Network's Healthy Appetite, will change all that. A registered dietitian, Ellie is also a lover and proponent of good, fresh food, simply but deliciously prepared. And she's not about denial--no nonfat foods here, because when you take the fat out of natural foods, in go the chemicals. Don't deny yourself butter--use a pat of it, but put it front and center on those mashed potatoes, so you can revel in it with all your senses. The Food You Crave is all you'll need to change the way you eat and change the way you feel. It contains 200 recipes that cover every meal of the day and every craving you might have. Every recipe contains a complete nutritional breakdown, as well as tips on ingredients and techniques that will keep you eating smart and eating well.
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 Healthy Attitude and a Healthy Appetite January 18, 2008
110 out of 111 found this review helpful
Ellie Krieger is different from the exercise fanatics and diet gurus out there in that she doesn't promise you'll lose 10 pounds or two inches off your waist if you adhere to a strict regimen over the course of a week. Instead, she provides all the tools you'll need to develop a healthy attitude toward eating that doesn't sacrifice flavor or require intensive labor. The crux of her approach is common-sensical: fresh ingredients, lots of whole grains, reasonable portions. But while the idea seems easy enough, Ellie makes it even simpler by outlining what ingredients to keep in stock (for a quick meal anytime) and what small but oh-so-important finishing touches change a dish from bland into brilliant. So far, I've made about a dozen of the recipes in this book (including 4 alone for one meal), and all have been met with rave reviews from the appreciative attendees. I recommend a meal consisting of the Oven-Fried Chicken, Garlic Fries, Zucchini Parmesan Crisps, and finishing off with the Ricotta Cheesecake with Fresh Raspberries. Let your oven do all the work, and stop worrying about your waistline!
I am a fan of Ellie's television show and completely agree with her food philosophy. If we all learn to love the way food tastes, instead of over-processing and masking it in fats and chemicals, then we can once again relish our meals instead of feeling guilty about them. Ellie will show you how in this book full of great recipes. Not only does she transform comfort foods like mashed potatoes and meatloaf into her better-for-you versions, but she also provides recipes inspired by a variety of cuisines ranging from Asian, Greek, and Middle-Eastern and covering every meal, including side dishes and desserts.
Don't expect a strict plan or any guaranteed weight loss. Ellie herself doesn't tout the "Never" approach and teaches us all that foods belong in three categories: Usually, Sometimes, and Rarely. The main reason most diets fail is because they are unrealistic and too limiting. Ellie's approach is different; it shows you a better way to eat "The Food You Crave." Anyone who wants to learn how to prepare delicious AND healthful foods should pick up a copy of this book!
Great Book! January 17, 2008
38 out of 41 found this review helpful
Bought this book recently at the book store and thought I would give my opinion at Amazon because this is where I usually purchase my books. The recipes are really fantastic and easy and oh so delicious. I have made pita chips several times and there isn't a chip in a bag that can even come close. I will no longer purchase any chips in a bag! The cost of making them yourself is about equivilant and these are healthy. My husband loves them. Can't wait to make more things from this great book!
 WARNING! February 2, 2008
37 out of 125 found this review helpful
This book should come with a HUGE warning to anyone who needs to or is trying to lose weight. Yes, Ellie cooks the food we crave (some of it's okay, but definitley not even close to great) and it is a bit healthier, BUT she sets you up to have ingredients galore in your house that anyone who, unlike Ellie, who wasn't a model in her youth, couldn't handle having in her house. It's easy for a woman who was model thin her whole life then gained to be a more normal woman to eat a few bites of whipped cream and say that that's enough. She's not wired like those of us who have ever been overweight. What exactly are we supposed to do with the rest of the ingredients after we've consumed the tiny piece she call a portion? Do you really think that anyone who's struggled can have the rest of the real whipped cream in the refrigerator? How long does that last before "just a spoonful won't hurt" seeps in and next thing you know you've eaten the whole darn thing. And forget this book if you're single! I mean, heck, check out the tiny plate on the cover. If it was on a plate with a salad and veggies, that's one thing, a real meal, but if you look closely, you'd never stop there if there was more left in the pan and clearly there is.
I got this book as a gift much to my chagrin. I've lost a ton of weight and kept it off and have watched every cooking show their is. And I've found one thing across the board when it comes to healthy ones: any host who's lost weight and is wired the way all of the struggling and/or obese people in this country are, gets it and cooks accordingly. Those who haven't, their so called, "healthy cooking shows" are a joke. Now granted, some of the ones who have lost weight have gross food. That's because, for the most part, they're not chefs. If you're looking for a great healthy cookbook, find an author or tv personality who 1. has lost weight and 2. who is actually a chef. that's when the stuff makes you go, "wow", I can eat healthy...and enjoy it. Ellie's not a weight loss success story AND she's not a trained chef.
If, on the other hand, you're that rare breed that can actually eat 2 french fries and feel satisfied, this book might be okay. Still very vanilla, but okay.
 Fantastic! January 15, 2008
33 out of 41 found this review helpful
I just purchased this book today, after having seen Ellie on Food Network, and I must say it's a fantastic cookbook! I only gave it four stars, as I haven't made any of the recipes yet (will do tomorrow!) but I can honestly say it's the first cookbook I've read that I've actually wanted to make 90% of the recipes in it! Ones that particularly caught my attention were: Apple Pecan Muffins, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Whole-Wheat Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce, Peach French Toast, Soft Asian Spring Rolls with Sweet and Savory Dipping Sauce, and Banana Cream Pie. The book is wonderfully laid out with nutritional information on all the recipes and beautiful, appetizing color photographs. I can't wait to get in the kitchen and start cooking! Will update my review once I've made some of the recipes.
Nice cookbook with a good message February 8, 2008
31 out of 37 found this review helpful
The photography is a little stodgy, but the recipes are interesting! Ellie Krieger has a perspective on cooking. She begins by saying (Page 3): "Like you, I crave food that is bursting with flavor and aroma. Food that draws you in and leaves you satisfied. Guess what? That kind of food can be healthy." Thus, she is proposing a cookbook that features dishes that are both delicious and healthy. Certainly, others essay this terrain as well. But this stands on its own pretty well.
Some key points up front: buy fresh food, stay away from foods with lots of additives, keep salt to a minimum, and so on. Pages 12-15 provide information on key nutrients and what ought to be in a well stocked pantry (I have more of these items than not!). The book, then, moves to recipes--Breakfast; Nibbles & Noshes; Soups & Sandwiches; Main & Side Salads; Pasta, Pizza, & Grains; The Main Course; Sides; Desserts.
I just got this book and have only recently read it, so I can't say that I have actually made any of these recipes. But there are some that look doable and also look like they'd be very tasty! Breakfast? The "New York Breakfast" features simple toppings (such as cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes) over toasted pumpernickel bread. I want to make this in the near future. Sounds yummy! "Scrumptious Scramble" features scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, dill, etc. Looks easy to make and, again, seems like it would be great! Another dish that I want to make.
Noshes and Nibbles? There are a bunch I'd like to mention, but I'll stick to just one that I find quite appealing. Grilled zucchini Roll-Ups with Herbs and Cheese." This looks really neat--and pretty easy to make. Grill thinly sliced zucchini; place on each slice goodies such as goat cheese, lemon juice, parsley, spinach leaves, and so on. The peanut soup recipe also looks cool (and I expect to make this, too, in the near future). Simple point: I love reading cookbooks where I find myself saying "I want to make that soon."
Main dishes? Some that look pretty appetizing to me: Pork Medallions with Cherry Sauce, Tuscan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables. And so on and so on.
In short, this is not a greatly visually appearing cookbook. But it has a host of recipes that look awfully tasty! I look forward to starting to play with the recipes herein.
Addendum # 1 (several days after I originally reviewed this book): I just tried out the grilled romaine hearts (using a grill skillet). Very simple to make, very crunchy, and tasty! Simple to make, tasty, and healthy. Not a bad trifecta!!
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