* Hungry Girl *

LadyGhostDuchess
LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
edited October 3 in Recipes
Has anyone used the Hungry Girl cook books?

I have three of them (just bought them), and I was wondering if anyone has had success with these books.
If you have had success with these or have used these what are your favorite recipes in the book? I am really looking to cook more and I know these are quick and simple!

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  • DarkAngel525
    DarkAngel525 Posts: 135
    I don't have any of the books, but I frequent their website! I also see alot of people on here mention making receipes from the site or books. I hope you enjoy them :flowerforyou:
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,223 Member
    I have one of the hungry girl cookbooks. I have had to modify some of her recipes because some of her recipes she uses a TON of processed stuff. I'm sensitive to sodium, so I change up some of the ingredients and re-calculate the caloric content. :)
  • nldsmiley
    nldsmiley Posts: 38 Member
    I want to buy them. Heard they are good!
  • kaitlynnesmommy
    kaitlynnesmommy Posts: 166 Member
    I have ALL of them and the newest one is on its way. I am IN LOVE with HG...she makes life so much easier!
  • Cmon78
    Cmon78 Posts: 67 Member
    I don't have the cookbooks but I do use her site. I just made the Yum Yum Brownie Muffins and they were pretty good!
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    SWEET! Thanks everyone! NOTE TO SELF: Take the cook books with me when I leave today :)
    It will be a good day to stop at the store and gather some goodies to cook!
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    If you're trying to cut down on processed food, artificial sweeteners and fake stuff --- dont buy it. That's all it is :)

    Some of them sound tempting and I've tried a few but I usually end up substituting better stuff and creating my own nutritional info.
  • KBrenOH
    KBrenOH Posts: 704 Member
    I use the website as I'm not big on cookbooks.
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    If you're trying to cut down on processed food, artificial sweeteners and fake stuff --- dont buy it. That's all it is :)

    Some of them sound tempting and I've tried a few but I usually end up substituting better stuff and creating my own nutritional info.

    I like this idea!
    I do not mind the processed food or anything like that, but I am the same way, I like to take a recipe and turn it into my own creation.
  • Iammelting
    Iammelting Posts: 64 Member
    I have them but it is pretty much junk food . Lots of processed junk not much real good for you food.
  • radicalreader
    radicalreader Posts: 207 Member
    Some of the recipes are good for inspiration, but they contain too much artificial sweeteners, processed junk, sodium, and low-fat substitutes for me. I like real food.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    My favorite recipe of hers is the Yummy Butternut Home Fries (not sure which book that was in) but it's a great twist on using squash as a side dish and has a nice sweet/spicy flavor. Hubby and I usually mix it with some cooked rice for a more hearty side dish.

    Also love her desserts - the krispymallow treats and the chocolate version are both wonderful!
  • Beckym1205
    Beckym1205 Posts: 217 Member
    I like the tostada salad (or maybe its called a taco salad... I don't remember). I do try to stay away from many processed foods, but sometimes I just want to control calories and HG helps me on that.
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    If you're trying to cut down on processed food, artificial sweeteners and fake stuff --- dont buy it. That's all it is :)

    Some of them sound tempting and I've tried a few but I usually end up substituting better stuff and creating my own nutritional info.

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought this. Seems like everyone on MFP raves about her food and I have a hard time finding anything healthy about it!
  • dreamjo
    dreamjo Posts: 104 Member
    Haven't had the cookbooks but I do use the website and watch the show. Very useful!
  • smashatoms
    smashatoms Posts: 144 Member
    I have one of the hungry girl cookbooks. I have had to modify some of her recipes because some of her recipes she uses a TON of processed stuff. I'm sensitive to sodium, so I change up some of the ingredients and re-calculate the caloric content. :)

    I stay away from Hungry Girl for this reason.
    I do not think it is healthy to be eating tons of processed foods. A lot of recipes incorporate fat free items, which are pretty nefarious for many reasons.
    It's definitely a personal choice though, and I have seen some that aren't so bad. For instance, her pumpkin pie recipe.
  • Thirstygirl
    Thirstygirl Posts: 122 Member
    i have 2 of the 3 books... love them and enjoy her... i like to watch her show also... she does have some good stuff:)
  • chuluotababe
    chuluotababe Posts: 82
    I'm not a Hungry Girl fan. I had 3 books and sold them to a used bookstore. She uses far too many processed foods and for some reason I just cannot lose weight that way. Ever since I cut out 100 calories snack packs, Lean Cuisines, etc. the weight has been coming off every single week. (I'm not eating organic produce or hormone free meats = too much $$$, wish I could). Like the others have previously posted, this is just a personal preference. If you are not sensitive to processed foods and are happy with their nutritional value then go for it. I eat a few of those items here and there but try to make it the exception rather than the rule.
  • er1nya
    er1nya Posts: 87
    Her slow cooked bbq recipe is sooooo good! Even my boyfriend loves it and it's very easy:

    PER SERVING (1/2 cup): 149 calories, 1g fat, 462mg sodium, 10g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 9g sugars, 22.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3*

    This shredded BBQ chicken is FANTASTIC over salads, piled onto light buns, stuffed inside high-fiber tortillas with (rinsed) cole slaw, or eaten all by itself. Yummmmmm!




    Ingredients:
    1 1/2 lb. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breasts, halved
    1 cup canned tomato sauce
    1/2 cup ketchup
    2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed)
    2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. cider vinegar
    2 tsp. garlic powder
    Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste

    Directions:
    Place all ingredients except the chicken in the crock pot. Stir until mixed. Add chicken and coat well with the sauce.

    Cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours OR on low for 7 - 8 hours, until chicken is fully cooked.

    Remove all the chicken and place it in a bowl. Shred each piece using two forks -- one to hold the chicken in place and the other to scrape across the meat and shred it. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot, and mix well with the sauce.

    If you're serving a group, keep the crock pot on its lowest setting, so the chicken stays warm. If you like, season to taste with red pepper flakes. Eat up!

    MAKES 7 SERVINGS
  • LadyGhostDuchess
    LadyGhostDuchess Posts: 894 Member
    Her slow cooked bbq recipe is sooooo good! Even my boyfriend loves it and it's very easy:

    PER SERVING (1/2 cup): 149 calories, 1g fat, 462mg sodium, 10g carbs, <0.5g fiber, 9g sugars, 22.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3*

    This shredded BBQ chicken is FANTASTIC over salads, piled onto light buns, stuffed inside high-fiber tortillas with (rinsed) cole slaw, or eaten all by itself. Yummmmmm!




    Ingredients:
    1 1/2 lb. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breasts, halved
    1 cup canned tomato sauce
    1/2 cup ketchup
    2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. brown sugar (not packed)
    2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. cider vinegar
    2 tsp. garlic powder
    Optional: red pepper flakes, to taste

    Directions:
    Place all ingredients except the chicken in the crock pot. Stir until mixed. Add chicken and coat well with the sauce.

    Cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours OR on low for 7 - 8 hours, until chicken is fully cooked.

    Remove all the chicken and place it in a bowl. Shred each piece using two forks -- one to hold the chicken in place and the other to scrape across the meat and shred it. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot, and mix well with the sauce.

    If you're serving a group, keep the crock pot on its lowest setting, so the chicken stays warm. If you like, season to taste with red pepper flakes. Eat up!

    MAKES 7 SERVINGS

    This sounds so delicious! I really need a crock pot! lol
  • stevwil41
    stevwil41 Posts: 608 Member
    I don't particularly have a problem with processed foods but I do tend to substitute "light" for fat free and adjust the calories appropriately.

    Some of my particular favorites are:

    double-o-cinnamon apple breakfast bowl (which I think is absolutely amazing)
    crazy pineapple salmon teriyaki (which I also thing is amazing and I don't even really like salmon all that well)
    ez pineapple chicken
    crispity crunchy drumsticks
    and several of the egg mugs (I have some sort of egg mug 3 or 4 times a week for breakfast)
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    I LOVE LOVE HUNGRY GIRL!! Great cookbooks and recipe.

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