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Giveaway: The Calories IN Calories OUT Cookbook

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Disclosure:  I received a review copy of this cookbook.  The opinions in this post are 100% mine.

 

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The Calories IN Calories OUT Cookbook

By

Catherine Jones, author of Eating for Pregnancy

and

Elaine Trujillo, MS, RDN

 

Available at Amazon

 

 

 My Review

The main goal of this cookbook is calorie awareness.  In the beginning of the book, the authors go into great detail about calories, metabolism, and controlling body weight.

Each recipe includes CALORIES IN (nutrition facts), CALORIES OUT (how long you need to walk at a brisk pace or jog to burn off the calories for this recipe), CALORIE COMBOS (possible food items or recipes that could go with the recipe) and CALORIE CUTS (ideas on how to reduce the calories and fat in the recipe.)  With this information, you can make better choices when you see how the calories can add up.

This Calories IN Calories OUT info goes with the Chicken-Zucchini Burgers with Ricotta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe (below).

 

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The recipes in this cookbook are divided into the following sections:

  • 0 to 199 calories per serving
  • 200 to 299
  • 300 to 399

It has a great chart in the back that gives you the nutrition facts for common foods we eat every day as well as food you might buy at a restaurant. 

I really love the concept of this cookbook!  I can’t wait to try more recipes for me and my family!

 

So, what did I make so far?

 

The first recipe I made from the book is Roasted Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon-Garlic Rub which is 244 calories per serving.

 

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 I spread the rub mixture over and under the skin.

 

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 It was tender and flavorful!

 

The next thing I made is Chicken-Zucchini Burgers with Ricotta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. 

 

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 It is 261 calories for 1 large, delicious burger.

 

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The sun-dried tomatoes really give it an Italian taste!

 

Here’s the recipe!

 

Chicken -Zucchini Burgers with Ricotta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Serves 4
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Ingredients
  1. 1 lb. ground chicken
  2. 1/2 cup grated zucchini (use the large holes of a box grater)
  3. 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  4. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  5. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  6. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  7. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, flat-leaf parsley, or cilantro
  8. 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
  9. 3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
  10. 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  11. Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  12. 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, plus about 1/2 cup for breading the burgers
  13. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the bread crumbs for breading the burgers and the vegetable oil. Mix until well blended.
  2. Divide the chicken mixture into 4 portions. Form each portion into a patty, then coat with the remaining 1/2 cup of bread crumbs. Place the finished patties on a large plate and refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes, and up to 6 hours.
  3. When ready to cook, heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the burgers and cook for 6 minutes, or until the underside is golden. Flip the burgers and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until they are completely cooked through. Remove from skillet and serve hot.
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GIVEAWAY!

 

Would you like to win a copy of

The Calories IN Calories OUT Cookbook?

(I will pick one winner from the U.S.)

 

 THIS GIVEAWAY IS OVER! 

THE WINNER IS #16!

CONGRATULATIONS ANDREA W.!

 

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*To enter this giveaway, leave me a comment below about this cookbook or your thoughts about calories and weight management.

 

*If you would like more chances to win, you can do any or all of the following. (Do a separate comment for each that you do.)

 

1. Tweet about this giveaway (You can do #1 once a day).  After you tweet, come back and leave me a comment telling me that you tweeted.  Be sure to tell me your Twitter name so I can check that you did it.  You can copy and paste this on Twitter:

 Enter to win a copy of Calories IN Calories OUT Cookbook! @janedoiron http://tinyurl.com/pur2dpg #Spon

 

2. Follow Jane Doiron on Twitter.  (Then come back and tell me that you did.)

 

3. LIKE Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms on Facebook.  (Then come back and tell me that you did.)

 

4.  Share this giveaway on Facebook.  (Then come back and give me the link to your Facebook page.)

 

5. Subscribe to my Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms blog so you never miss a post!  It’s at the top of the side bar.  Be sure to confirm it when you get an email. (Then come back and tell me that you did.)
 

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* I will pick 1 winner on AUGUST 29 at 5 p.m. EST. Good luck!

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Comments

  6. 6

    laurakc181 says

    I like the fact that this cookbook does have so many low calorie options.
    I am all about counting everything now a days lol.

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    Dawn says

    I’m a regular visitor to your blog, I’m subscribed and I love it, but I don’t post normally. That chicken looks delicious and if the other recipes are like that, then I definately want that book! I’ve also been counting calories and trying to lose some weight. I’m down 7.2 lbs. Yay!!

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    says

    I love that it shows how much exercise you need to do to burn off the calories. It would be useful when considering things to eat that are not in this cookbook as well. And, the photo and recipes look delicious. Will definitely be sharing on facebook and pinterest.

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    says

    To take guesswork out of counting calories and have such delicious recipes all made out yes, it would be an honor to win this cookbook. I think I would stick to a diet if my calories and recipes were counted for me like in this cookbook. Hope I can win, would love to have it!!

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    Lois Meyer says

    I love finding new recipes to use. Keeps my cooking fun and not boring. Would so love to win this cookbook it sounds awesome. Thank you for the opportunity to being able to enter. Good Luck everyone. Blessings Lois

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    CarolH says

    If many of the recipes in Calories In Calories OUT are like the two you tried, I’m excited about it. Thanks for offering the give-away.

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    Lorena Keech says

    I sometimes think we focus too much on calories and not on serving size. If we don’t overeat and we do normal exercise, such as walking, vacuuming, etc we can maintain or lose weight.

    Reply
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    Connie Lee says

    I think counting calories helps you stay aware of the amount of food you are consuming and would help manage your weight.

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    Sherrie says

    I like the concept of this book. Plus the chicken zucchini burger sounds divine! I am looking for books and recipes to help me reach my goal of being fit and healthy.

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    says

    I follow on twitter, tweeted, liked on facebook, shared, subscribed to blog, followed on pinterest, followed on instagram.
    This would be really nice to have for my family. My daughters and I are constantly battling our weight. We try to watch what we eat and exercise. This would help!
    Thank you

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    Dianne Haire says

    I follow Make Ahead Meals For Busy Moms on Facebook. I would love to win a copy of your Cookbook “Calories IN Calories OUT”

    Reply
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    Ami Lee powell says

    I wish more people were better educated about health. I would love this book to share with my friends and family

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    Brandie Bland says

    I recently found you on Facebook and became an instant fan! Love your recipes and ideas! It’s so hard to lose weight when you have children and a husband to cook for as well! Thanks for all you do!

    Reply
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    Venus Jandert says

    I follow on Facebook, I love that it has calories in it cause i’m all about counting these days and I really like the step by step and pictures

    Reply

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