Starters · 2018-11-15 · upscale parties, spread on rounds of toasted or grilled crusty bread. It...
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Starters
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Memory
Delicious
• Mashmediumavocadoswithfork
• Mincegarlicclove• Choponionsveryfine• Choptomatoes• Chopcilantro• Mixalltogetherwithafork• Addlimejuiceandsalttotaste
- Lori Nigro, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
Ingredients:• 3 medium avocados• 1 garlic clove• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt• 2 medium tomatoes,
chopped• 1 small onion • 1-2 tbsp. lime juice• 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro
Directions:
- Loretta Whipple, Member
• Combine1st6ingredients• Spreadmixtureoneachtoasted
halfofEnglishmuffins• Bakeat400°for7-10minutes,
untilcheesespreadisbubbly• Removefromovenandcool2-3min• Cuteachhalfinto8ths
To make ahead --
• Completedirection1and2.Putinpanandfreeze
• Touse-removefromfreezer.Partiallydefrost.Cook10minat400°
• Checkoftentoavoidovercooking• Happyeating!
“Participating in racquetball activities at the club.”
Ingredients:• 1 (6 oz.) can of
crab meat• 1 (5 oz.) jar of Kraft
old English cheddar cheese spread
• 1/2 c butter, melted• 2 tbsp. mayo• 1 tsp. garlic powder• 2 tbsp. lemon juice• 6 English muffins
cut in half and toasted
Directions:
Memory
“The Corporate Fun Run which was a 5K race that Club Fit sponsored in 2015. It was so much fun to see so many
staff attend the event at SUNY Purchase and run together, wearing Club Fit shirts.”
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Ingredients:•Shishito
peppers•Olive oil•Sea salt•Fresh lemon
Directions:• Heatalittleoliveoilinawidesautépanuntilhot• Addthepeppersandcookthemovermediumheat,turningthemfrequentlyuntiltheyblister.
Theyshouldn’tchar,exceptinplaces-don’trush• Ittakesabout10-15mintocook• Whenthey’redone-tossthemwithseasaltandaddasqueezeoffreshlemon• Slidethepeppersintoabowl,servehot• Pickthemupbythestemandeatthewholething(minusthestem)
*Thesearethebestthingstonibbleonwithdrinks,andthey’reinsanelyeasytoprepare.Chooseyourshisitocarefully,1in12maybehot!
- Lynne Welling, Jefferson Valley General Manager
Memory
“I really enjoy our 25 year member parties. I’m always amazed how the café is transformed into a special evening for celebrating. I’ve enjoyed hearing the many stories over the years. It’s an amazing testament
of dedication to health and wellness. So much can learned from this special group.”
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Ingredients:• 2 cans of shrimp
finely chopped or 1 can shrimp & 1 can crabmeat
• 1/4 c celery, finely chopped
• 1 c mayo
Directions:• Addgelatintowatertodissolve• Heattomatosoup• Addcreamcheeseandgelatintotomatosoup• Mixtosmooth• Addremainingingredients• Stirwell• Pourintomoldandrefrigerateovernight• Servewithcrackers(ryeandpumpernickelaredelicious!)
A favorite holiday appetizer!
• 1/2 c cold water• 2 envelopes
unflavored gelatin• 1 can undiluted
tomato soup• 1 (8 oz.) pkg.
cream cheese (softened)
-Maura Schneider, Senior Club Experience Advisor
Memory
“Murder Mystery Night. I was cast by Terry Lanza as the “other woman” stabbed by Marianne Surre in a jealous rage and had to enter screaming at the top of my lungs running, holding my bleeding gut, from the locker room up to the darkened
lounge, which was the café. A lot of laughs, so much fun, and a scream that came from the bottom of my toes!”
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Memory
- Sean Weil, Personal Trainer
“The great picnics at David Swope’s house with Dylan riding down hill on a block of ice.”
• Shellbeans,peelpaleskinoffeachbean.Youshouldhaveabout1.5cups
• Tastethecheese-ifexcedinglysalty,reducethequantityslightly
• PutalltheingredientsinafoodprocessorandprocesstoacreamyconsistencyServing Suggestions:Withchips,toastedpita,asyouwouldforanydip.Forabitmoreupscaleparties,spreadonroundsoftoastedorgrilledcrustybread.Itcanalsobeusedasacondimentformeat,fishandsandwiches.
Ingredients:• 1.25 lb unshelled
fava beans• 2 tbsps. grated
romano cheese• 1/2 tsp. very finely
chopped garlic• 1/3 c extra virgin
olive oil• 1.5 tbsp. fresh
lemon juice• 6 fresh mint leaves• Freshly ground
black pepper
Directions:-Jeanne LoPriore, Marketing Designer
• Pourgrapejellyandchilisauceinalargepotorcrockpot
• Formchopmeatintosmallbitesized1inchballsandplaceinpot
• Cookonloworsimmerfor3-4hours
• Serveandenjoy!
Ingredients:• 2-3 lb chopped
meat• 12 oz. (one jar)
grape jelly• 12 oz. (one bottle)
chills sauce
Directions:
“Participating in the “Climb the Empire State Building” challenge.” I received a t-shirt for participating that
said “I Climbed the Empire State Building!”
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-Carol Newman, Group Fitness Instructor
• Pureelemonjuice,garlicandoliveoil
• Addbeanswitholiveoilmixtureinfoodprocessor
• Addartichokeheartsandpulseuntilchunkedupinthebeanmixture
• Servewithcutupvegetablesorcrackers
“Making a silly Body Pump video to “Speak No Americano”during a Body Pump training workshop.”
Ingredients:• 1 can cento
artichoke hearts• 1 can low sodium
white beans• 1 very small clove
of garlic• Juice of 1-2 lemons,
to taste• 2-3 tbsps. extra
virgin olive oil• Pinch of salt
Directions:
Memory
-Irene Sakamoto, Group Fitness Coordinator
• Mixalloftheingredientstogether
• Bakeat350°for10-15minutes• Enjoy!
Ingredients:• 1 lb lump
crabmeat • 8 oz. cream
cheese, softened • 1 small yellow
onion, chopped• Fresh basil•White pepper to
taste• Almonds, slivered
Directions:
Memory
“The club “embracing our neighborhood” in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.”
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Memory
- Jacquie Giannico, Marketing Director
• Mixtogethercreamcheese,fourcheese,chives,garlic,chilipowder,onionpowder,salt,andpepper;mixuntilwellblendedandsmooth
• Refrigeratefor20minutes• Removefromfridge;lightlygreasehands
withcookingsprayandform18smallcheeseballs
• Popbackintofridgefor1hour• Inashallowdish,combinechoppedbacon
andchoppedchives• Insertpretzelstickoneachcheeseballand
rollballsinthebaconandchivesmixture• Ifnotservingrightaway,keepinfridge• Takeoutabout20minutesbeforeserving
Ingredients:• 12 oz. 1/3 less fat
cream cheese• 1 c shredded four
cheese Mexican blend• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh
chives• 1 clove garlic, minced• 1 tsp. onion powder• salt and pepper• 6 slices bacon,
cooked to a crisp and finely chopped
• 1/3 c finely chopped fresh chives
• 18 pretzel sticks
Directions:• Heatthewatertoboil,addyuca,onions,
green/redpepper,ginger,cumin,paprika,pepperandcilantrosprigs
• AddthefreshwildAtlanticsalmonandcookeverythinguntilfullycooked,about15minutessalmon,30minutesyuca
• Drainthesalmonandkeepthebroth,removethecilantrosprings,onions,pepper,andseperatesalmonandyuca
• Re-warmthesoupifnecessaryandservetoppedwithagoodamountofpickledonionandtomatosalsa
• Servewithonions,green/redpeppers,tomatoes,andextravirginoliveoil,withcilantroandlemonsalsa
• Addchilesorplantainchips,avocadoandextralimeslices,popcorn,tostadaornuts
Ingredients:• 2 lb fresh wild
Atlantic salmon• 1 lb yuca, fresh• 2 tsp. extra virgin
olive oil• 1/2 red onion, diced• 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
or cayenne pepper• 1/2 tsp. ground
cumin• Dash of pepper• 1/2 of small ginger• Cilantro sprigs,
oregano (to taste)• Paprika for color• 2 lemons• Green/red pepper
Directions:-Silvia Ross, Fit Coach
“Attending the staff picnic in August, and getting to meet employees from both clubs.”
Memory
“My son taking his first Parisi Speed class when he was in 6th grade. He loved and believed in the program so much
that he applied everything he learned to his favorite sports. Needless to say, he became a Division 1 College athlete.”
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- Jamie Scarfi, Club Experience Advisor
• Heatoilinalargesaucepanovermedium-highheat
• Addsausageandgarlic;sautéfor2minutesoruntilbrowned,stirringtocrumble
• Addwater,broth,andtomatosauce;bringtoaboil
• Stirinpasta,1/4cupcheese,oregano,salt,pepper,andbeans;bringtoaboil
• Cover,reduceheat,andsimmerfor8min,oruntilpastaisdone
• Letstand5minutes;sprinklewith1/4cupcheese
• Garnishwithparsley&redpepper
Ingredients:• 1 tbsp. olive oil• 6 oz. hot turkey italian
sausage• 1.5 tbsp. minced garlic• 1 c water• 1 (16 oz.) can fat-free,
chicken broth• 1 (8 oz.) can no-salt-
added tomato sauce• 1 c uncooked small
seashell pasta (4 oz.)• 1/2 c grated Romano
cheese, divided• 1.5 tsp. dried oregano• 1/4 tsp. salt• 1/4 tsp. white pepper• 2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini
beans, drained• Crushed red pepper• Minced fresh parsley
Directions:• Heatoilina6-qt.saucepanover
medium-high• Addcelery,carrot,onion,and
rosemaryandcookuntilsoft,8–10minutes
• Addstockandchickpeasandsimmerfor5minutes
• Removehalfofchickpeasandpuréeuntilsmooth;returnchickpeastopan
• Addpastaandcookuntilaldente,10minutes
• Seasonwithsaltandpepper• ServewithparsleyandParmigiano
sprinkledontopandanicepieceofItalianbread!
Ingredients:• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil• 2 ribs celery, chopped • 1 carrot, peeled and
coarsely chopped • 1 small yellow onion,
coarsely chopped • Leaves from 3 sprigs fresh
rosemary, finely chopped • 6 c vegetable stock • 1 15-oz. can chickpeas,
drained and rinsed • 8 oz. cavatelli • Kosher salt and freshly
ground black pepper• 2 tbsp. finely chopped
fresh flat-leaf parsley • Grated Parmigiano
Reggiano, for serving
Directions:
Memory
“Seeing all the kids dressed up for Halloween at the club and going around with my little ones dressed up.
All the kids small and large had FUN!”
Memory
“I enjoy the 25 year member party every year. It’s great to see all of the longtime members who all seem to know each other! It demonstrates what an impact Club Fit has had on so many
local families with decades of fitness and friendship!”
- Tricia Weinbaum, Reception Manager
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• Sautéalargeonioninoliveoilinalargesouppot
• Sautéthreedicedcelerystalksandsautéwithonions
• Add3(28oz.)cansofcrushedtomatoes• Adda14oz.canofvegetablebroth• Cut5potatoesand5carrotsintosmall
pieces;microwavetotenderize• Addvegetablestopot• Seasonwithsaltandpepper• Addabouttwoteaspoonofthyme• Bringtoboil;reduceheatandsimmerfor
aboutandhour• Addabout4or5smallcansofdicedor
mincedclamswithliquid(Freshclamsareaplus)
• Simmerfor45minutes
Ingredients:•Olive oil• Large onion• 3 celery stalks• 3 (28 oz.) cans of
crushed tomatoes • 14 oz. can of
vegetable broth• 5 potatoes• 5 carrots• 2 tsp. thyme• Salt and pepper•Clams
Directions:
-Jeanne LoPriore, Marketing Designer
- Christine Marino, Member
• Inafoodprocessorcombine1cupbroth,onionquartered,lemonjuice,oilandsalt.Processuntilsmooth
• Pourintoalargebowl• Addchoppedcelery,dicedtomatoes,
choppedgreenpeppers,anddicedcucumbers
• Chillatleast3hours• Topeachservingwithpeppers,cukes,
andcroutons(optional)*Leftoversfreezewell!
Ingredients:• 2 c of beef broth• 1 medium onion• 1/3 c lemon juice• 1/4 c olive oil• 2 tsp. salt • 1 (46 oz.) can tomato
juice• 1 c chopped celery• 2 tomatoes, diced• 1/2 c picante sauce• 1/4 tsp. pepper• 2 med. green peppers• 2 small cukes
Directions:
“Coming to a totaly strange place and making so many wonderful friends.”
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“Taking Group Fitness classes (Yoga and Dance ’n Funk) and my mom and I would stand in the back of the dance
class because we had no idea what we were doing!”
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-Marianne Chao, Group Fitness Instructor
• Heatoliveoilandbutter• Addonionandgarlic,sautéuntil
soft(notbrown)• Addflourtocoatonion• Addbroth,tomatoeswithjuices,
tomatopaste,sugar,thyme,saltandpepper
• Stirsoupuntilitsimmers,thenlowerheatandcookcoveredfor40min
• Puréethesoupinbatchesinablender(orimmersionblender)My suggestion: Servewithgrilledcheesesandwich
Memory
“The Wheels of Honor Spin Fundraiser!”
• 3 tbsp. olive oil• 1 tbsp. unsalted
butter• 1 yellow onion, diced• 1 clove of garlic,
smashed and peeled • 2 tbsp. flour• 2.5 c chicken broth• 28 oz. can of diced
San Marzano plum tomatoes with juice
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste• 1 tbsp. sugar• 1 tsp. chopped fresh
thyme
Directions: Ingredients:•Olive oil• Large onion• 3 Celery stalks• 4 large carrots• 1 tbsp. parsley• Salt and pepper• 4 (14 oz.) can of
chicken broth • 4 chicken bouillon
cubes• 3 lb chicken•Water
Directions:• Diceandsautéalargeonioninoliveoilin
alargesouppot• Diceandaddthreecelerystalkswith
flowersinpot• Dicefourlargecarrotsandmicrowavefor
abouttwominutes;addtopot• Addatablespoonofparsley• Addsaltandpeppertotaste• Addfour14oz.cansofchickenbrothand
fourchickenbouilloncubes• Add3lbchickenandwatertocoverchicken• Bringtoaboil;reduceheatandsimmer
forabouttwohours• Removechickenandallowtocool• Takechickenoffbone;cutupandadd
backtopot• Simmerforanotherhour• Cookrice,noodlesororzountiltender
andaddtosoup
Ingredients:-Jeanne LoPriore, Marketing Designer
Memory
“Joining the club with my mom before I was an employee. We were committed to work out together!”
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-Jeanne LoPriore, Marketing Designer
• Cut4largeonionsintomediumsizepiecesandsautéinoliveoil
• Add4cansof14oz.beefbrothandadd5beefbouilloncubes
• Add1teaspoonofsugar• Addtwoteaspoonofthymeandan
ounceofdrywhitewine• Addafewdropsofgravymaster• Addsaltandpeppertotaste• Simmerforaboutandhour• Ladleintobowls• Cut1/2inchslicesofFrenchbread• Addseveralslicestoeachbowl• AddGruyerecheese(ormozzarella)to
topofbreadandmeltinoven,toasterovenormicrowave
Ingredients:• 4 large onions• Olive oil• 4 (14 oz.) cans of beef
broth• 5 beef bouillon cubes• 1 tsp. sugar• 2 tsp. thyme• 1 oz. dry white wine• Gravy master• Salt and pepper• French bread• Gruyere or mozzarella
cheese
Directions:
“Coming here as a teen with a friend and swimming in the tiny pool that was where the fitness area is now.”
Memory
• Peelthebutternutsquash,takeouttheseeds,andcutintosmallpieces
• Inoilandastickofbutter,sautéthechoppedonion
• Placebutternutsquashinpantocookuntilsoft
• Inlargeblender,addthebutternutsquashmix,alongwithsaltandpepper,blenduntilsmooth
• Addchickenbroth,cinnamon,saltandpeppertotaste,andheavycream
• Blendtosoupconsistency
Ingredients:• 1 large butternut
squash• 2 large containers
of chicken broth• 1 tbs. cinnamon• 1 onion•Olive oil• Parsley• 1 pt. heavy cream• 1 stick of butter
Directions:
- Jacquie Giannico, Marketing Director
Memory
“Planning all of the wonderful member events that the club is so willing to host”