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Ellie Krieger joins USA WEEKEND

Ellie Krieger joins the USA WEEKEND team as the CookSmart columnist starting this weekend with a collection of recipes perfect for a certain big game! Learn more about Ellie in this photo gallery and video. | Photo Gallery

  1. Join Ellie for the big game

    Food personality, nutritionist and cookbook author Ellie Krieger has the perfect menu for your friends and family. Check out this collection of bold flavors, easy prep and guiltless decadence.

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