OMG I bought the Hungry Girl 300 under 300!!

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  • ChaseyandLillysmama
    ChaseyandLillysmama Posts: 5 Member
    im going to look these up right now, im excited! Thank you for sharing!!
  • dmbrown1200
    dmbrown1200 Posts: 4 Member
    Yes, I have been addicted to Hungry Girl ever since I found her! I don't know how they even come up with some of the recipes but I love it. Did you you see the chocolate mug cake.....SO GOOD
  • ShelbyLB
    ShelbyLB Posts: 431
    I didn't see the chocolate mug cake...but YUMMM it sounds delish!! :) There are SO many recipes in that book...I need to just take the time to READ IT like a novel...and pick some to try! :)
  • letsgetit
    letsgetit Posts: 33
    I JUST discovered her last week because I had a terrible pasta craving and im supposed to be low carb lol. She had recipes for shirataki noodles which arent real pasta and I ran to whole foods and picked them up. The verdict = awesome! The brand I got even says Hungry Girl approved on the package lol. I didnt know she had a book so i'll look into that, her website had so many things I was just starting there.
  • llovegrove
    llovegrove Posts: 94 Member
    I am addicted to her shows, and have bought two cookbooks. I have only made the PBandJ PArfait for my daughter...of course I had to taste it...we loved it! I also use the Comfort Food Diet recipe books and love everythign I ahve made from them. I ahve already bought food for meals this week so as soon as I am done I am meal planning from Hungry GIrl!!
  • crissa71
    crissa71 Posts: 27 Member
    I don't have the cookbook but, I'm a big on-line recipe finder so I have Hungry-Girl.com as my top favorite!! Was craving chinese so went to hungry-girl.com chew the right thing and found an egg roll swap made it last night and everyone loved it! Even my picky teenage boys! Recipe is below-

    Honor Roll
    These may be called Shrimpylicious, but they're anything BUT "shrimpy" -- they're large and in charge! Pair 'em with our So Low Mein w/ Chicken or our guilt-free moo shu, and you've got a full-on feast from the East. Fortune cookies not included.

    Ingredients:
    6 large square egg roll wrappers (found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket with the other Asian items)
    4 cups (about half of a 12-oz. bag) dry coleslaw mix
    One 6-oz. can (4 oz. drained) tiny shrimp, drained
    1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and sliced into strips
    1/4 cup bean sprouts, chopped
    2 scallions, chopped
    1 stalk celery, thinly sliced widthwise
    2 tbsp. light or low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tsp. crushed garlic
    1/4 tsp. ground ginger
    1/8 tsp. salt
    dash pepper
    Optional: sweet & sour sauce, for dipping

    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    Place slaw mix in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tbsp. of water, cover, and microwave for 2 minutes. Drain any excess water, and transfer slaw mix to a large bowl. Add all other ingredients except for the wrappers, mix well, and set aside. (For more intense flavor, allow mixture to marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.) Prepare a large baking sheet by spraying it lightly with nonstick spray.

    Place two egg roll wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Evenly distribute about 1/2 cup of the mixture onto each wrapper, in a row a little below the center. Moisten all four edges of each wrapper by dabbing your fingers in water and going over the edges smoothly.

    Fold the sides of each wrapper about 3/4-inch towards the middle, to keep the mixture from falling out of the sides. Then, roll the bottom of each wrapper up around the mixture, and continue rolling until you reach the top. Seal the outside edge with another dab of water. Carefully transfer egg rolls to the baking sheet.

    Repeat process twice with remaining wrappers and filling, making sure you have a clean, dry surface each time.

    Spray the tops of the egg rolls with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly. If you like, dip egg rolls in some sweet & sour sauce!

    MAKES 3 SERVINGS

    Serving Size: 2 egg rolls
    Calories: 189
    Fat: 0.75g
    Sodium: 949mg
    Carbs: 33.5g
    Fiber: 3.5g
    Sugars: 5g
    Protein: 12.5g

    POINTS® value 3*

    HG Alternative! If you're not into shrimp so much, just swap 'em for 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms and you'll have fantastic veggie egg rolls. Woohoo!
  • ShelbyLB
    ShelbyLB Posts: 431
    the egg rolls sound great!! I love finding recipes online as well..and LOVE that Hungry Girl has a website with tons of recipes, tips, etc...:)
  • Fit4Penny
    Fit4Penny Posts: 75 Member
    Wow, a lot of these recipes sound amazing! But looking at the few recipes posted here I see the sodium content is really high, are all of the recipes high sodium?
  • craftylatvian
    craftylatvian Posts: 599 Member
    I see she uses a lot of processed foods in her recipes. and some reviewers of the book said the sodium content is super high in some things. It looks good, but I want to stay away from processed foods and I think this book would only cause me to eat more of them.
  • cherubcrnp
    cherubcrnp Posts: 717 Member
    I bought the book at Sam's Club yesterday....it was under $15. Many of the recipes look fabulous, easy and appetizing. I am definatly going to look for the Egg Mug that many of you have been talking about.
  • tellybelle
    tellybelle Posts: 144
    Bump! I lve het recipes!! Haven't bought 300 under 300 yet but I'm anxious to see how you like it!
  • BombolinaM
    BombolinaM Posts: 561 Member
    I just ordered the book on amazon after someone suggested egg mugs. Sounds so yummy and it's quick
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    Wow, a lot of these recipes sound amazing! But looking at the few recipes posted here I see the sodium content is really high, are all of the recipes high sodium?

    Yes. She uses a ton of processed food in everything and the sodium levels are out of control. There was one recipe of hers that, with the addition of some herbs and spices so it had some actual flavor, I really enjoyed. Then I saw the sodium count and couldn't believe my eyes. It was around 1,500mg of sodium per serving! Then I started looking at all her sodium levels and I haven't made a single thing since. It seems like almost all of her stuff is 500mg-1000mg per serving for any of the decent sized servings. (that's the other thing to note, a lot of her "servings" are fairly small)
  • leilaphoenix
    leilaphoenix Posts: 839 Member
    Just had a read of some of her recipes - I'm pretty sure we don't get lots of the processed foods here in the UK. Not sure what I think of reconstituted beaten eggs... :S
  • dzdame
    dzdame Posts: 89
    I agree with the comment about HG recipes being too processed..I get her daily emails and so many of them have processed ingredients...Occasionally, however, she does have recipes that have all whole food ingredients..I have made some and they are really pretty good...But will pay attention to the sodium content from now on..If you are trying to "eat clean" then there are better sources out there...Just my opinion..
  • mrsbrown2k1
    mrsbrown2k1 Posts: 139
    I just bought the 300 under 300 yester day at Costco for 12.99. can't wait to tryout some recipes. So many looked good. Glad you all pointed out the high sodium levels I haven't looked at the recipe book closely enough to see that. If I find some really great recipes I will be sure to share.
  • JNALTBK
    JNALTBK Posts: 136 Member
    Thanks ... will look for this book next time I'm shopping!
  • jchecks
    jchecks Posts: 133
    i LOVE the website...but dont have any of the books. you can sign up for her daily emails...they're awesome!!
  • ShelbyLB
    ShelbyLB Posts: 431
    YES I have signed up for the daily emails and agree that they are AWESOME! :) Some of the recipes DO have high sodium content....so just be aware of it. Make the choices that are right for YOU and your plan....and enjoy! :)
  • Cposeley28
    Cposeley28 Posts: 11
    I have the 200 under 200 book. LOVE hungry girl!!!
  • katherinegymgirl
    katherinegymgirl Posts: 1
    Thanks for the advice!!
  • Caligrl4U
    Caligrl4U Posts: 3
    How are you losing so much wait? How long did it take you to lose 60lb.
  • jbirdy1
    jbirdy1 Posts: 1
    I have 3 Hungry-Girl cookbooks and love them all! I am addicted to the Fiber One baked onion rings.
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    I have 3 Hungry-Girl cookbooks and love them all! I am addicted to the Fiber One baked onion rings.

    If you have a Trader Joe's near you, try switching the Fiber One for the Trader Joe's High Fiber cereal. It tastes almost the same (better, in my opinion) and doesn't have the aspartame like Fiber One does. :)
  • anulle2009
    anulle2009 Posts: 580 Member
    I have seen those books, I wanted to go and look to see if anything sounds good to me. I am a picky eater and I have found it hard to find things I like. I dont enjoy egg or fish which are two main good protien sources.. UGH.. i wish dieting was easier!
  • krwtvl02
    krwtvl02 Posts: 31 Member
    Love Hungry-Girl.com. I haven't tried her recipes, they look good and I will try them.
  • ShelbyLB
    ShelbyLB Posts: 431
    Yumm..the daily e-mails from Hungry Girl are AWESOME....especially today's, which gives ideas for satisfying your SWEET TOOTH..which is DEFINITELY something I have..:)

    Here are options from Hungry Girl herself!!

    Vitalicious Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip VitaTops - No way around it -- having one of these is THE best way to kick a chocolate and peanut butter craving to the curb. You do have to order the Tops online, but it's worth it. Just 100 calories and a PointsPlus™ value of 3* per VitaTop.

    HG Hot Couple! Athens Mini Fillo Shells + Snickers - If you want to make a REAL peanut 'n chocolate candy bar go far, chop it up and melt it into fillo shells! You can have two of these for 83 calories and a PointsPlus™ value of 2*. That's NUTTY!

    Skinny Cow Chocolate Peanut Butter Low Fat Ice Cream Sandwiches - True lovers of PB&C know that portion control is important! That's why I love these individual sandwiches for an ice cream fix. Each one has 150 calories and a PointsPlus™ value of 4*.

    Teeny Weeny Creamy Oreo Peanut Butter Poppers - Don't let the "teeny weeny" part get you down; you can eat TEN of these mini frozen treats for 188 calories and a PointsPlus™ value of 5*. Or have five for 94 calories. Your call!

    Fiber One Chocolate Peanut Butter 90 Calorie Chewy Bars - Toss one of these in your bag and enjoy it after any meal, anywhere! Each fiber-packed, 90-calorie bar clocks in with a PointsPlus™ value of 2*.
  • lots_to_lose
    lots_to_lose Posts: 26
    Thanks for recommending the book. I just requested it from the library. I'm number 85 on the list, so it will be a while before I get it!
  • dawnna76
    dawnna76 Posts: 987 Member
    I have HG 1 2 3 and love the recipes!

    I really like the big apple french toast and the espresso cake in a mug
    I love me some sweets and this helps tons!
  • Mcctin65
    Mcctin65 Posts: 507 Member
    I'm ordering it now! Sounds Delish and Amazon has it for around 12$!
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