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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!”

Memory

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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.”

Memory

Memory

“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”