I wish I could say this book was a cinch to create, but that would be a HUGE lie. That being said, the following people need to be acknowledged for their tireless efforts to not only put together this book, but to also help keep Hungry Girl at the forefront of guilt-free eating.
To the HG Editorial & Production Staff …
Jamie Goldberg—You continue to shock and amaze me with your eagerness to grow and take on new challenges. Your unlimited time, energy, and effort have helped catapult Hungry Girl to new levels. Simply put, YOU ROCK.
Alison Kreuch—You are WAY more than HG’s ridiculously successful Director of Marketing and Advertising. You are an incredible human, a good friend, and an all-around fun person to be around. Thank you.
Lynn Bettencourt—We were all sad to see you move across the U.S. but are thrilled that you’re still VERY much a part of the HG world. Thanks for your efforts on this book and all things HG.
Lisa Friedman—Thanks for continuing to give 110 percent and doing it with a smile!
Dana DeRuyck—You’re awesome in so many ways … and a lot of fun to have around. Thank you for going above and beyond, and for ALL you do in HG Land.
Callie Pegadiotes—Great to have you and your super-creative taste buds on the team; so glad you went to that book signing two years ago. Lucky us!
Melissa Klotz—You’re the newest HGer. And your love for over-caloried, full-fat cookies is excused … but only because you’re our graphic designer. Thank you.
And to the HG part-timers—Michelle Ferrand, we love having you around, you kitchen dynamo! Jenny Harmon, HG fan/Nano winner turned intern extraordinaire. Amanda Pisani, the proofreading MACHINE that never runs out of batteries. THANK YOU ALL!
Special thanks to Elizabeth Hodson—the very FIRST HG employee, who is no longer our full-time designer but is the official Hungry Girl book designer and will be (if I can help it!) until the end of time. This book looks PHENOMENAL. You continue to outdo yourself. Thank you!
More, More, More …
John Vaccaro—You’re truly the BEST. And I’m lucky to have you in my life, both personally and professionally. Now move to Los Angeles already.
Neeti Madan—You’re more than the world’s best agent. You are my official NYC sushi partner. And I’m not sure which is more important … Thank you!!!!
Matthew Shear and Jennifer Enderlin—The best publishing team in the business. Hands down. I love you guys and hope the feeling is mutual because you’re stuck with me for a long time …
John Karle—Thank you for being such a completely lovable publicist and continuing to promote each HG book as if it were the first.
Anne Marie Tallberg—You marketing goddess, you! Thanks for keeping the creative and fun ideas flowing freely.
John Murphy—I still love you. Muah!
Running Out of Room …
HUGE THANKS also to my lovable legal and management-type peeps—Tom Fineman, Jeff Becker, and Bill Stankey.
More thanks to Jack Pullan, David Witt, Nanci Dixon and the super-talented General Mills photography crew, Eileen Opatut, Ronnie Weinstock, Kevin Lezak, Val Pensky, and Jackie Mgido.
And Of Course …
Thanks also to my fantastic mom and dad, Florence and Maurice Lillien, for creating me and supporting me in all of my endeavors. To my hungry sister Meri Lillien, to Jay Lillien, and to the entire Lillien and Schneider families. To Jackson and Cupcake—xoxoxo. You keep me sane, you furry beasts, you.
To my million-plus friends, the Hungry Girl subscribers—thank you for your loyalty and for being there since the beginning.
And to my husband, Daniel Schneider—Psssst … I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!