Thursday, October 22, 2009

Ellie's New Book and a Giveaway

Hi All,

I just wanted to check in with everyone about Ellie's new book that is coming out.

The book is: So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week

It is available now for purchase on Amazon.

I think it is a no brainer that we include this new book in our group. However, I do understand that not everyone will be able to get it right away. I suspect that many of the recipes in the new book will also be available on the Food Network site, but I am not sure.

So here is what I propose:
- We can begin cooking out of the new book immediately. If it is your turn to pick and you have the book, feel free to choose out of it.
- If a new recipe is chosen and you don't have the book yet and the recipe is not available online, you can either do a rewind of a recipe we have already made, or just make and post about any Ellie Krieger recipe you want.
- We can operate like this through the end of the year, this should give everyone time to buy the book or get it for the Holidays.
- If you are unable to get the book by that time, just shoot me an email and we can work something out.

AND, since Nick and I are rolling in money from Foodbuzz (okay, not really) I figured it would be nice to use that money to give away a few copies of Ellie's new book. So all you have to do is leave a comment in this post by 11:59PM on Tuesday October 27th, saying what your favorite Ellie Krieger recipe is, and two lucky winners will be randomly chosen and will receive a copy of So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week .

Also, as always, I am totally open to feedback and ideas on the group in general, and on my proposal for incorporating the new book into Craving Ellie.

Thanks!
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26 comments:

  1. JessicaOctober 22, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I can't wait to get and start cooking from the new cookbook!! The more healthy, delicious recipes of Ellie's the better!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    I am one of the newest members of this club, but in making my first ever Ellie recipe, I was forced to get over my fear of making soup. I will always remember Ellie's Tuscan Vegetable Soup as taking my soup virginity ;)

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  3. Bella BakerOctober 22, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    OOOhh, I'm so excited about the new cookbook! So far, my fave Ellie recipes have been the jambalaya, the stuffed turkey burgers and the carrot cupcakes. I couldn't pick just one!! :)

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  4. Amy I.October 22, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    My fave is the Aromatic Noodles with Lime-Peanut Sauce. YUM! Sara, I've been meaning to let you know that I didn't disappear, I'm still a totally gung-ho member, just haven't been as diligent about doing this every week lately. Will be back in full force in a couple weeks! xo

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  5. JessicaOctober 22, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    Whoops, forgot to say my favorite recipe...Three Bean and Beef Chili

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  6. amanda @ fake gingerOctober 22, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    My all-time favorite Ellie recipe is the Tuscan roasted chicken and veggies from The Food You Crave. So yummy!

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  7. MelissaOctober 22, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    So far my favorite is the Linguini with Shrimp (to be posted on 11/5).

    By the way, I pre-ordered my new book a couple weeks ago and I got it yesterday!

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  8. schneblyOctober 22, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    yum! we would love this cookbook. our favorite is a simple but so good soup, lemon chicken soup with orzo!

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  9. ElinaOctober 22, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    I think that's a good plan :)
    My favorite Ellie recipe is the blueberry coffee cake.
    PS - I think I'm going to skip tonight's meal. Worth is sucking the life out of me :(

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  10. JoanneOctober 22, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    There really hasn't been a recipe that we didn't like. So I have to say my all time favorite for flavor, texture, and ease of prep. is the Nutty Granola.

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  11. AlyssaOctober 22, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    My favorite recipe is the Sea Bass with Olives, Capers, and tTomatoes dish. I also pre-ordered so it should be arriving soon.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 22, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    EK is going to be at MDAnderson in Houston on Nov 2nd. http://www.mdanderson.org/elliekrieger

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  13. lauralopOctober 23, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    i love her lemon, chicken & green bean salad from the first book...such a fabulous and impressive dish. i also adore her carrot cupcakes! yum.

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  14. LoriOctober 23, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    white gazpacho- grapes, almonds and yumminess.

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  15. LeslieOctober 23, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    One favorite is hard to choose, but I have to go with the fish tacos. Love them.

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  16. PamOctober 23, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I have really enjoyed everything (well, almost) that we have made so far from the book...the crispy fish fingers went over so big here I think I will have to choose them! All of the fish dishes have been winners for us, really.

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  17. SarahOctober 24, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    I haven't been in the group very long, but my favorite recipe that we have cooked so far has been the stuffed turkey burgers, they are so versatile, you can change them up any way that you want.

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  18. Mrs M.October 24, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    My favorite Ellie recipe is the one for this week Pumpkin Pie Muffins. Even my children and my pumpkin hating husband liked them.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 24, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    I think this is a great idea, and I can't wait to get the new book. I tried to look for it yesterday, but Border's didn't have it yet :(

    There have been quite a few recipes that were excellent, but the one that stands out to me is the Thai Style Halibut (and I'm not just saying that because it was my pick LOL).

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  20. AlyssaOctober 24, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Just got her new book and I LOVE it! She puts together full meals and still keeps the calories within a good range. I noticed a lot of online recipes too. All in all, very pleased. She breaks down every breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack section into two - one for quick on the go and one for those nights where you have a little more time (still 30 min. or so). Can't wait tot make some of these recipes!

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  21. KayteOctober 25, 2009 at 2:43 AM

    Love all the recipes I have made so far and there is not one single one that I have not made more than once b/c they are that good! I can't pick just one! The Spicy Grilled Cheese Sandwich, however, has been made at leat 20 times!

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  22. Maria SalomonOctober 25, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Great idea!
    Loving the recipes so much but I would have to that say my favorite so far is the Jambalaya.

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  23. MacDuffOctober 26, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    You know, I love the book that I have, but I have honestly found all the recipes online in one format or another. Anyone else have ideas about this?

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  24. AggieOctober 26, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    My favorite Ellie recipes have been the Salmon with Sweet and Spicy Rub and the Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta!

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  25. Anne LossingOctober 27, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    WOW, it is almost impossible to choose just ONE Ellie recipe ... my mouth starts to water as I think back through the various ones I have made. I loved the Thai Style Halibut and the Crispy Fish Fingers (anything fish is always at the top of my list) and the Double Chocolate Pudding Pie wins in the dessert category.

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  26. JenOctober 27, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    I love giveaways! I'm pretty new to Ellie recipes, but so far my favorite is her carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

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