Ellie Krieger's So Easy anyone?

Calidaho · March 2011

I have looked at Ellie Krieger's So Easy cookbook on Amazon.com and it sounds like exactly what I am looking for--easy recipes including take to work lunches.

Has anyone used this book and found it helpful? One of my biggest stumbling blocks when trying to eat healthy is that I don't have a lot of time to cook after work or to pack lunches in the morning so I end up with the defaults. Ordering out or making simple spaghetti for dinner or, for lunch, going out. Even at Tender Greens, a healthy salad place, it is easy to go over 400 calories.

Your thoughts>

ChefJenn · March 2011

i dont have that book but I know she has some simple recipes to follow.
you might also want to check out www.400calorieorless.com

I like using that site

ChristineM1953 · March 2011

I don't have the cookbook but I watched her on the Food Network and she was great. Real food, made healthy. Another good book is Hungry Girl 1 -2 - 3. Lots of good recipes.

kattiek · March 2011

I got the book as a gift, but haven't taken the time to pick out some recipes and go shopping for them yet. I can tell you that everything in there looks delicious though. I like how she has recipes in there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner when you have time to relax and take your time cooking, but also quick options for everyday. I feel like her recipes are pretty realistic and she has nutritional breakdowns for them too, which is nice since you can log it in on here. She's pretty legit since she's a nutritionist and a chef, I feel like you can't go wrong. In fact, maybe this weekend, I'll get it out and pick some things to make for next week. Hope it works out well for you if you get it!