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Virtual Cookbook


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The healthy recipe challenge was a part of the FedsGetFit (FGF) wellness initiative. The challenge was launched during National Nutrition Month on Monday, March 22, 2010 by our panel of celebrity judges, award winning nutritionist and book author, Chef Robyn Webb; and a local caterer and Top Chef finalist, Chef Carla Hall; and WHUR radio show host Darryl Haley.

This Virtual Cookbook includes recipes that were selected as winners of the FedsGetFit Healthy Recipe Challenge. Take a look and try a healthy recipe today!

On April 21, 2010 a cook-off was held for the top 5 entries in Washington, DC. Here are the winners and their recipes.

Location Recipe Submitted By
Washington DC Roasted Tomato Curry Coconut Soup with Shrimp and Peas Melissa A. Knoll (Food Star, 1st Place)
Caliente Fruit Ceviche-Salsa and Spicy Pita Crisps Alexandra Ritchie (1st Runner Up)
Crantastic Choco Chews Marcie Ann Stone (2nd Runner Up)
Indian Kabobs Sapna Savannah Lulla (Honorable Mention)
Quinoa Sunshine Salad with Asian Dressing Tobey J. Zimber (Honorable Mention)


The following locations did not have a cook-off, but the following recipes were selected by our panel of judges as honorable mention. Congratulations!

Location Recipe Submitted By
Atlanta Chicken with Cantaloupe and Cucumbers Linda Hoener
Chili Sidney M. Crews, Jr.
Flab-u-less Breakfast Omelet Jennifer Lindsey
Shrimp Soup Versey Crawford
Baltimore Berry Oatmeal Pancake Leslie Welsh Flaherty
Brian’s Buffalo and Guac Bomb Brian Patrick Kinlein
Sushi Fresh Party Bites Heather Holland
Walnut Meringues Cynthia Peles
Boston Asian Delight Edward White
Bean and Corn Salad Carolyn Federoff
Chicken Linguine Alfredo Carlyn P. Jones
Cranberry and Almond Chicken Linguini Christine Macedo
Buffalo Vanilla crepes with creamy yogurt filling and fresh berries Michelle Lea Coulthart
Chicago Buffalo Stew Joyce A Grant
Chai-cago Chocolate Crust with Tofu Berry Mousse Matthew J Wagner
Cincinnati Spaghetti Squash with Pumpkin Seed Pesto Sauce Martha Wiser-Partin
Dallas-Ft. Worth Hearty Wholesome Chili Jennifer L. Mollenshott
Denver Bison Meatloaf Muffins Erin Corinne Vanadore
People's Garden Pizza Cara L. Olson
Tropical Muesli Catherine Blumenstine
Detroit Curried Corn Soup with Lobster and Basil Jennifer L Willis
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins Cheryl Farley
Honolulu Ceviche Mixta Indira Manring
Easy and Healthy Bread Pudding Karen Mokihana Tydingco
Guava BBQ Glazed Turkey Bake Robert O'Conner
Houston Healthy Spicy Meatloaf Daniel N. Price
Kansas City Baked Pasta with Marinara and Roasted Vegetables Jennifer Reisinger
Chewy Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies Robert Mercer
Los Angeles Banana Bread Muffins Kelly Reason-Williams
Berry Tart Susanne Berry
Energizing Drink Santa Murillo
Parseekhemo Hoshang Bhada
Quick and Easy Healthy Hummus Gary Niklason
Minnesota Berry Crisp (With Vegan Options) Valerie L. Ferris
Blueberry Muffin Tops John David Lambeth
New York City Chicken Breast Stuffed with Wild Rice with Garlic Sauce Paul S. Sheremeta
Chicken Vermouth with Sauteed Artichoke Hearts Donald P. Delaney
Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Creamy Mushrooms Svetlana Levina
Pumpkin Ziti Diane C Gibbs
Turkey Bean Chili Barbara Teran-Jairala
Oklahoma Greek Harvest Salad Karen Mae Burgos
Oregon Fruit and Cereal cookies Judith A Mixan
Karen's Zucchini Bread Karen C. Sherrill
Portland 'Cream' Pie Suzanne Morozov
Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes with Sugar Free Syrup Jennifer Trimble
Philadelphia Barley-Vegetable Sauté Kerri Hansen
Chicken, Swiss Chard Almandine Donna M. Scheel
Mango Strawberry Salsa Meaghan Messner
Scallop Ceviche Salad Kara Markley
Pittsburgh Summer Garden Pasta Devon Mulhall
San Antonio Cocoa Goji Truffles Vicki Beaudoin
Fish Tostadas Sergio Sepulveda
Veggie Chili Raecene Randall
San Francisco Garden Party Muffins Allison Dorsey
Seattle “OMG” Tasty Bran Muffins Julianne Crosby
Chicken Tabouleh Salad with Feta Cheese Lauren Koellermeier
Ginger Squash Soup Carolyn Schwab
Rustic Chickpea Kale Soup Becky M. Sands
Vegan Tortilla Chip Menudo Chris Kuhel
South Florida Bruschetta Turkey Burgers Cari Chiscon
Chicken Salad Shells Kimberly Ann Corwin
Seared Mahi-Mahi with Capers Sauce Amanda Rios
South West Chicken Cynthia (Cindy) Chapman
Spanish Gazpacho Ole’ Marlene A. Ulisky