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Hungry Girl: 200 Under 200: 200 Recipes Under 200 Calories
by
Lisa Lillien
Hungry Girl mania is sweeping the nation! The New York Times bestselling phenomenon delivers even more yum-tastic recipes!
An easy-to-use cookbook containing 200 Hungry Girl recipes all under 200 calories.
Recipes include:
* H-O-T Hot Boneless Buffalo Wings
*Sassy Southwestern Roll-Ups
*Cheesy-Good Cornbread Muffins
* Holy Moly Guacamole
* HG’s So Low Mein w/Chicken
* Cheeseburg...more
An easy-to-use cookbook containing 200 Hungry Girl recipes all under 200 calories.
Recipes include:
* H-O-T Hot Boneless Buffalo Wings
*Sassy Southwestern Roll-Ups
*Cheesy-Good Cornbread Muffins
* Holy Moly Guacamole
* HG’s So Low Mein w/Chicken
* Cheeseburg...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
April 14th 2009
by St. Martin's Griffin
(first published April 2009)
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The back cover jubilantly proclaims, "She's not a nutritionist, she's just hungry!" Flipping through, I was kind of amazed to see that more than half of the recipes were for dessert or dessert-like recipes. There was an entire chapter of cupcakes, and another one for stuff you can do with Cool-Whip. But when I looked at the ingredients list, I was kind of surprised. Almost every single recipes calls for stuff like powdered flavored coffee creamer, egg replacements, diet Swiss Miss packages, and...more
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Wow -- what a terrific guide for dieters! From the popular Hungry Girl series, this book features 200 recipes all under 200 calories. Including fresh ideas for snacks, appetizers and drinks as well as the standard meal fare, I really enjoyed the new ideas for low-calorie, high taste treats that won't kill my weight loss plan.
However, I had one problem with the book -- many of the recipes call for a ton of ingredients. I'm on a calorie budget, but I'm also on a monetary budget. Although some of...more
However, I had one problem with the book -- many of the recipes call for a ton of ingredients. I'm on a calorie budget, but I'm also on a monetary budget. Although some of...more
Great resource for those who are looking for quick, low-cal meals and snacks without having to invest a lot of time in prep or making them.
The cookbook takes time to introduce readers to a number of brand name products that are healthier versions of more commmonplace versions. Playing around with these ingredients allows you to do some experimentation of your own with other recipes.
The single drawback to this book is that there's a reliance on prepared/processed foods to cut back on cook time. T...more
The cookbook takes time to introduce readers to a number of brand name products that are healthier versions of more commmonplace versions. Playing around with these ingredients allows you to do some experimentation of your own with other recipes.
The single drawback to this book is that there's a reliance on prepared/processed foods to cut back on cook time. T...more
I'm always a fan of low-cal cookbooks (cuz I'm always desperately searching for low-cal foods that actually taste good and are satisfying!!), but I definitely wouldn't say this is one of the better ones.
She really stresses the "low-cal" and not the "nutritious" AT ALL. So even if you're eating something under 200 calories, you still feel kinda bad cuz there is practically no nutritional value whatsoever.
Lots of emphasis on processed foods...and you can get most of these recipes online for free....more
She really stresses the "low-cal" and not the "nutritious" AT ALL. So even if you're eating something under 200 calories, you still feel kinda bad cuz there is practically no nutritional value whatsoever.
Lots of emphasis on processed foods...and you can get most of these recipes online for free....more
Hands down my favorite cookbook and one of the few that I actually bought instead of just getting from the library. Love the substitutions. Not really a great cookbook for those seeking to eat more natural, non-processed foods though as many of the recipes contain artificial sweeteners and lower fat and calorie options that do seem to contain a lot of chemicals.
Many of the HG alternatives taste just as good if not better than the originals. Some of my favorites so far are the "Super-Cheesy, All-...more
Many of the HG alternatives taste just as good if not better than the originals. Some of my favorites so far are the "Super-Cheesy, All-...more
May 26, 2010
Shellie (Layers of Thought)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone who wants to cut back on calories deliciously
3.5 stars actually
Lisa Lillien is a blogger gone mainstream author. I am now seeing her books in the grocery store. Her philosophy is to eat and to not be hungry but to cut out where ever you can. Her avatar and attitude is cute fun and positive...
She has a great website which features the latest calorie skimming foods you can easily purchase from your local grocery. (Hungrygirl.com is her site where you can sign up for daily emails for recipes and tips - which include what to eat at popular res...more
It was okay. The thing I didn't really appreciate was the fact that everything was made from artificial things (i.e.: Splenda, I Can't Believe it's not Butter, non fat everything) and though I suppose that's what makes them under 200 calories but enough with the artificial chemicals. Aren't they worse off for you than some good old fashioned sugar and butter or margarine. And I guess if you are Sugar Twinning everything, you can afford to make half of our recipes full of what is formerly known a...more
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There were a ton of good tips in this book. I also enjoyed the creative uses of many different ingredients. This book had a little too many tofu recipes for me (I just can't handle the texture) so too many of them I could not try. I would suggest this book to anyone who likes to try new things. Do not forget for those of us on WW, the points totals are listed on her website.
Author Website: http://www.hungry-girl.com/meet/index...
Author Website: http://www.hungry-girl.com/meet/index...
I was completely intrigued with a book FULL of recipes under 200 calories. But disappointed that many of the recipes are "empty calories". I think I may be better served with sticking to whole grains, fresh fruit, and veggies, than trying to come up with a lower calorie way to make "not potato salad". All in all, I will still use and enjoy this recipe book, but it won't be my "main" menu source of ideas.
Hungry Girl is so great at coming up with the perfect Weight Watcher friendly recipes. I love that most of her recipes are already portioned for one person, can be made with ingredients I have on hand, and are easy to make. Some of the recipes are a little complex for a small meal like this, but most of them are pretty simple. She does use a lot of packaged foods, but again, those are easier to track calories on and they are convenient. I will definitely try out some of these recipes now that I...more
Ask anyone I know and they will tell you two things about me: I'm a terrible cook and I'm lazy when it comes to a kitchen. So when a fellow user of Weight Watchers recommended Hungry Girl I was a bit suspect. I'm not a cook. I'm more of a microwave something already cooked by someone else.
I started with her website and tried a few things. Simple enough.
And then I gave this book a whirl from the library. I ended up going out to buy it because it has some great ideas that don't give up taste. And...more
I started with her website and tried a few things. Simple enough.
And then I gave this book a whirl from the library. I ended up going out to buy it because it has some great ideas that don't give up taste. And...more
Overall I really liked the recipes and could see myself eating it. Borrowed it from the library first to see if I would like it and I think her ideas are great. I have been subscribed to her newsletter for over a year and some of the recipes have been in there, but I think I would definitely use this cookbook anyways.
This is a book I am borrowing from the library right now. I will be buying it in the next few weeks. I found several recipes that I can easily make with local, everyday grocery store ingredients. Also, it keeps me intrested in trying to cut calories and be healthier.
Not familiar with the hungry girl website connected with this book, I picked up this book hoping to find healthy and tasty recipes (a la Cooking Light). Instead, this is a book about junky, artificial, toxic ingredients --- can't imagine eating any of the dishes.
I didn't find enough in the first Hungry Girl cookbook to warrant a purchase, but this one is a keeper. Lots of great, tasty receipes with small calorie dents. I tried about 10 reciepes while I had it checked out and liked them all.
I liked this book because it has tons of simple healthy ideas for quick and healthy breakfasts especially. I also like the list of HG staples which resulted in my discovery of Thomas healthy start English Muffins, so much better than the original and my new fav thing. I think this book is good for people like me who are too lazy to cook and suck at it anyway, but don't want to eat crap. Also, it is cute and funny, bonus points.
I like the ideas behind these recipes but the ingredients are anything but natural and if you tried several of these you would need a lot of ingredients a family household kitchen probably doesn't have.
The 'grab & go' cookies are pretty tasty, and much better if you substitute a few packets of stevia instead of splenda. For those of you on weightwatchers, they're only 2.5 points (and they're huge cookies)!
Mar 25, 2011
Lynda
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Lynda by:
Hungry Girl Newsletter
Shelves:
cookbooks
I have subscribed to Hungry Girl newsletter for several years. The book is an follow up to the newsletter and filled with great recipes and tips. This is real food that people have in their cupboards.
Jan 23, 2011
Mickey (I'm A Book Shark)
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
People trying to eat better/less
Recommended to Mickey by:
Jill
I've looked at all the recipes in this book, and a lot of them are worth trying :o) I'm a picky eater so I pick and choose the ingredients, add my own to make it work. It's pretty good!
May 25, 2009
Laura Cococcia
marked it as to-read
Can't wait to read this new book. My friend Megan recently posted a great review of it on my site: http://laurareviews.blogspot.com/2009...
There are SOOO many recipes in here that I can't wait to make! A lot are really simple and are low fat versions of the foods we normally eat. Hopefully they will be just as good!
Good recipes, although many of which can be complicated at times. Not sure some of the substitutions are things I'd like to try. A good, diverse collection however.
I absolutely love this woman! I've tried several of her recipes and they are all SUPER easy and SUPER yummy...especially the marshmallow-fudge brownies!!
There are some nice recipes in here. I will probably alter some because I don't want to add sugar-free coffee creamer to all my desserts and drinks.
Most of these recipes are really easy and don't ask for alot of ingred. I've tried some of the recipes and some are quite yummy!
awesome cookbook the recipes are easy and delicious plus they are low in calories and fat. I must for all kitchens
I would like to own this book. Recipes look so yummy and won't make the gut spill over after eating!
I checked this book out at the library quite a while ago. There were some very good recipes in it.
This book has some good, easy recipes but there are others I can't imagine bothering to make.
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Lisa Lillien is not a nutritionist, she's just hungry. She's the founder of Hungry Girl, the website and daily email service providing approximately one million fans with guilt-free recipes, food and product reviews, dieting news, shockers and more. She also writes weekly columns for WeightWatc...more
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Lisa Lillien is not a nutritionist, she's just hungry. She's the founder of Hungry Girl, the website and daily email service providing approximately one million fans with guilt-free recipes, food and product reviews, dieting news, shockers and more. She also writes weekly columns for WeightWatc...more
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