Craving Ellie in My Belly

Autumn 2012

2012-08-29T15:55:00.001+02:00

I was going through some of my Ellie recipes and I saw a number that used the new fruit and vegetables that will be filling the trees soon. I can't wait to start using them.

Are you cooking anything delicious from Ellie Krieger. Please join us by linking up your recipes.

It is July - Let's Be Red, White and Blue

2012-07-01T09:34:00.002+02:00

Calling all Ellie Fans and those who would like to cook like she does......... Link up your Ellie recipes and find others, you might want to make.

June Has Arrived for CEiMB

2012-06-01T00:54:00.002+02:00

I am waiting for the school year to come to an end so I can spend more time, making Ellie's recipes. I really do love healthy, tasty and easy which most of her recipes are.
Please join us and share your Ellie recipes.

May is Here - What are you cooking?

2012-05-06T22:35:00.003+02:00

Spring is here and for me that means, changing to lighter foods, salads and vegetables which is right up Ellie's alley. The grill comes out of hibernation and it is family time.

What about you? Let us know by linking up your Ellie Krieger Recipes.

Please smile back at Ellie.

CEiMB April Linky - Join Ellie Krieger

2012-04-01T08:50:00.000+02:00

A new month, a new linky. We hope you will join us by linking your Ellie recipes.

March Linky

2012-03-02T04:36:00.002+01:00

Time to think about new recipes from our favorite Ellie Krieger. Please join us and link any "Ellie" recipe, you have made, below.

February Linky

2012-02-02T14:42:00.000+01:00

What is your experience cooking Ellie Krieger recipes? Do share with us. Link up your Ellie recipes below.

Spicy Fried Rice with Peanuts

2012-01-26T01:59:00.000+01:00

Besides our monthly linky, many of us are cooking together, a specific recipe from Ellie Krieger. This month, I chose the recipe and it is Spicy Fried Rice with Peanuts. I will post the recipe on my blog, My Sweet and Savory, tomorrow, if you are interested in still making it. Anyone who makes this recipe, please link here. The other linky is for any Ellie Krieger recipe, you make.

Margaret will let us know the February recipe and who is hosting it, very soon. We want you to join us in cooking together and sharing in the joy of Ellie's recipes.

Please link up your fried rice recipes here.

CEiMB For January

2012-01-05T19:31:00.000+01:00

Ellie Krieger stands out for her healthy cooking which is also delicious. It doesn't seem to matter how simple the recipe, Ellie has the knack to pull that flavor out to make our eating a pleasure.

If you cook anything from Ellie Krieger, please share with us. Just link on below.

Link Your Recent Recipes by Ellie

2011-12-07T15:16:00.000+01:00

Link up your recipes here:

Time to Link Up with a Delicious Dish

2011-11-18T04:32:00.000+01:00

Share Your Recipes - November 10, 2011

2011-11-11T04:56:00.001+01:00

A new week - a new linky. What have you made recently from Ellie Krieger's recipes? Please link up.

November 3rd Linky

2011-11-04T02:06:00.001+01:00

I apologize for being late in putting this up. I will attempt to put up a new one, each week on Thursday. It will be like old times.

I am finding tons of recipes from Ellie's new book and I plan on making as many as possible. Looking forward to seeing what you are cooking.

Leave Your Link for 10/28/11

2011-10-28T21:24:00.000+02:00

What did you make this week for CEinMB. LYL, y'all.

Ellie's Linky

2011-10-04T23:26:00.001+02:00

Have you cooked something from Ellie Krieger?

What about baking? Baked an Ellie recipe?

This is the place to share your recipes, Ellie stories, what you have learned from her or anything Ellie related. You can now add your photos, as well

We are looking forward to what you are up to so join us here at CEiMB, Craving Ellie in My Belly. We think you will find recipes you would like to make.

Perhaps, we can start off by linking up one of our older recipes that was a great success.

Leave any questions or comments below.

CEinMB is getting an update.

2011-09-29T04:20:00.000+02:00

It would be a shame for CEinMB to disappear. There are just too many good recipes of Ellie's we want to make. So we are revamping.

CEinMB is now a "Freedom of Choice" Cooking club. You may choose any recipe of Ellie's you would like be it from one of her cookbooks (she has 3 and one more coming in October) or from the internet. Just cook, blog, and leave your link on Fridays. There will be a place for it posted (hopefully) by Thursday evening.

That's it. No Stress! No deciding if you like someone else's pick of the week. It's your choice. Period.

So let's get cooking - again!!!

LYL for Greek Sandwiches.

2011-08-11T16:36:00.002+02:00

Just the spread alone is good, let alone on a sandwich!! You know what to do!!

Line Up for August

2011-07-29T00:22:00.000+02:00

The recipes for August are:

August 11, 2011 - Jennifer of The Rookie Baker picked Greek Salad Pitas with Feta Spread and Turkey on page 80 of So Easy

August 25, 2011 - Sarah of Sarah's Kitchen Adventure chose Saffron Chicken, Lemon, and Green Bean Salad on page 112 of The Food You Crave

LYL - Soba Noodle/Veggie Salad with Chicken Satay

2011-07-29T00:13:00.001+02:00

So, how were your satay and salad?

LYL - Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage with Tofu

2011-07-14T12:30:00.000+02:00

Can't wait to see this and read what you think of it!

Facebook, New Rules and July Recipes

2011-06-30T20:41:00.000+02:00

Craving Ellie in My Belly is now offically on Facebook and can be found here!

From July 2011 on, we will now have bi-weekly recipes. Also if you can't get your hands on an ingredient or need to use up other ingredients, you're allowed to sub the recipe. Summer is here, as is vacation season which is why I have also asked the people up for picking a recipe in August and September to pick one and post those picks as soon as possible so no-one had to miss out on recipes because of vacation if they don't want to.

Now on to this month's recipes:

July 14, 2011 - Liz of This Chihuahua Wears Pearls chose Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage with Tofu on page 221 of Small Changes, Big Results (recipe below)

July 28, 2011 - Danica of Danica's Daily picked Soba Noodle/Veggie Salad with Chicken Satay on pages 139 and of The Food you Crave

Stir-Fried Chinese Cabbage with Tofu
3 small bunches bok choy (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon peeled and grated ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup chopped scallion
1 pound cooked, marinated tofu cubes (recipe to follow or buy store-bought)
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Cut 1 inch off the bottom of bok choy and wash the separated stalks. Chop the bok choy crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips.

Heat the oil in a wok or large deep skillet over a medium flame. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the scallion and bok choy. Raise the heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, for five minutes.

Stir in the tofu, soy sauce, 1/4 cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced slightly and the tofu is warmed, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Marinated Tofu
1 pound extra-firm tofu
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon canola oil
cooking spray

Slice the tofu into 1/2-inch-thick slabs and lay the slices on top of paper towels. Use more paper towels to firmly pat the tofu in order to remove as much of the water as possible. This should take about 3 paper towels and 2 minutes. Cut the tofu into cubes.

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, sesame oil, and canola oil. Add the tofu cubes and toss gently. Cover and let the tofu marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray a large shallow baking dish with cooking spray. Place the tofu in a single layer in the baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

LYL - Chicken Pepian

2011-06-29T23:27:00.001+02:00

Still no tomatillos, can't wait to see your end results!

Tweet tweet....

2011-06-29T09:45:00.002+02:00

We're live on Twitter and can be found @CEiMB :)

I'm also in the process of setting up a Facebook-account for Craving Ellie in My Belly, so updates on that will follow as soon as it's ready.

LYL - Tuscan Roasted Chicken and Veggies

2011-06-23T14:35:00.004+02:00

This was sooooo delicious! Can't wait to see all your posts and pictures!

P.S. As to next weeks recipe: Chicken Pepian. No such thing as tomatillos here.... Any suggestions on what else can be used?

LYL: Cinnamon Raisin Toast with Honey-Walnut Spread.

2011-06-18T04:23:00.000+02:00

Good for Breakfast. How did your's turn out??