When grocery shopping:
1. Read the ingredients list first. If an ingredient is at the top
of the list, there is relatively more of it. Steer clear of artificial
additives, because they’re typically unhealthy. For example,
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), Monosodium
Glutamate (MSG), Autolyzed Yeast Extract (AYE), and
Butylated Hydroxy toluene (BHT) are all ingredients
you want to avoid.
2. Review the nutrition facts and note the Daily Value (DV)
percentage per serving listed next to each nutrient. Daily
Values are the recommended amount of nutrients a person
should get every day. Limit foods that are high in fat, saturated
fat, cholesterol and sodium by looking for a lower
percent of DV. Instead, choose foods with a higher percent
of DV for fiber, vitamins and minerals.
3. Visit the frozen food section. Some frozen foods have been
frozen at the peak of freshness to protect their nutritional
benefits, which means they deliver just as much nutritional
value as — or more than — fresh products.

When planning a weekly menu, use recipes that make the most of whole some ingredients. These no-fuss recipes start with Contessa Frozen Convenience Meals, letting you serve up fabulous meals that don’t compro mise on taste. Serve them as-is, or get creative. Each ready meal can be used as a starting point for a whole new recipe with just a few changes or addi tional ingredients.

For more recipes and a complimentary booklet loaded with tips to make you ingredient-savvy, along with a special guide on how to read a Nutrition Facts label, visit Contessa.com and request Volume 1 of “Better Ingredients. Better You.”
Classic Greek Sandwich
6 servings
1 package Contessa Beef Stir-Fry
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 red onion, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced
3/4 cup feta cheese
6 pita bread pockets
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 teaspoon dill, chopped
Salt
Pepper
Prepare stir-fry per instructions on package, omitting sauce. Set aside.

Yyou eat.” If this is true, you should eat healthy, right? In reality, most people struggle with their taste buds and their conscience on doing what’s right. Most people know they should eat healthy. However, too many believe that healthy food can’t taste great and be filling. These are common miscon ceptions that lead to poor food decisions. It is absolutely possible to serve whole some dishes that have great taste and are filling, too. It all starts with choos ing foods with the right ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk yogurt and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate bowl, combine red onions, cucumber and feta cheese. Season with black pepper and stir.

Spread yogurt mixture inside pita bread. Add stir-fry and top with sliced tomatoes. Place desired amount of onion/cucumber mixture over tomatoes. Top with additional yogurt mixture.
Shrimp Stir-Fry Wrap
4 to 6 servings
2 cups rice
1 package Contessa Shrimp Stir-Fry
4 large tortillas
1 cup mild salsa
2 cups Monterey Jack and

American cheese, shredded
Prepare rice per instructions on package.
Prepare stir-fry per instructions on package.
Heat tortillas.
Lay tortillas flat, spoon in 2 tablespoons rice, 1 tablespoon
salsa and 1 cup stir-fry.
Sprinkle generously with cheese, then wrap.
Serve with salsa.

Stir-Fry Tips

• After you cook in a wok, wipe the inner surface with vegetable oil to re

tard any rust forming. • The keys to delicious stir frying are high temperature, short cooking

time, and small pieces of food. • Many home chefs mistakenly cook large portions, so the wok steams the

food instead of frying it.
Chinese Chicken
Salad
5 to 6 servings
1 package Contessa Chicken Stir-
Fry
1 head Napa cabbage, thinly
sliced
1/2 cup toasted almonds,
sliced
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
6 scallions, sliced
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
4 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt
Pepper
Prepare stir-fry per instrucions

on package, omitting auce. Place in a bowl and rerigerate 30 min utes, or until old. Set sauce packet aside.

In a large bowl combine

abbage, almonds, sesame

eeds and scallions. Place rice wine vinegar, sesame oil,

ugar, sauce from packet and

alt and pepper, to taste, into a blender. Blend for 15 seconds.

Add chilled chicken stir-fry o cabbage and mix in desired

mount of dressing.

Serve immediately with rispy noodles.