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Lose weight--and keep it off--in a New York minute! You don't have to be a celebrity--or a New Yorker--to reap the benefits of this fresh approach to a healthy, fit lifestyle. All you need is the desire to take control of your eating

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The Ultimate New York Diet

Authors: David Kirsch

Date: October 2006

ISBN: 0071475826

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Hardcover

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This versatile Mediterranean favorite is perfect as a side dish or as the featured main course for all of you vegetarians out there.

Makes 2 servings

• 1 medium eggplant

• Nonfat cooking spray

• 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onion

• 1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb

• 1/4 cup chopped celery

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/3 cup sliced roasted red peppers

• 4 canned plum tomatoes, chopped

• 1/2 cup juice from canned tomatoes

• 1/2 cup bottled water

• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley

• 4 fresh basil leaves

• 2 teaspoons baby capers (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Wrap the eggplant in foil, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until tender when pricked with a fork. Cut the eggplant in half, and scoop out 1 cup roasted eggplant from the center. Set aside.

3. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Add the onion, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until onion begins to soften.

4. Add the fennel, celery, and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes.

5. Add the eggplant, roasted red peppers, plum tomatoes, juice, water, parsley, and basil. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the vegetables are soft.

6. Remove the basil leaves and add the capers. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Serve at room temperature.

Per serving: 86 calories, 3 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 5 g fiber, 10 g sugar

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1. Sesame Chicken Fingers

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4. Thai Ginger Sirloin Salad

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