Jenny Craig took over the Josie Robertson Plaza at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, June 14, with television stars and Jenny Craig spokespeople Valerie Bertinelli, Sara Rue and Nicole Sullivan competing head-to-head in a Celebrity Cook-Off at Party in the Plaza - a summer kick-off celebration. 

TV personality Ross Mathews emceed the Recipe Challenge, which featured healthy and creative summer recipes from Valerie, Sara and Nicole. Valerie's Chipotle Cheeseburgers won the audience prize, after attendees tasted each dish and voted by way of cheer and applause on the recipe they liked best. 

"Wow, thank you!" Valerie said, "But really, I think we all deserve this prize!"

Check out our photo album from this festive afternoon!

For her efforts, Valerie won a one-of-a-kind bedazzled chef hat. The event was free and open to the public, focusing on health, wellness and summer fun - while staying in shape.

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"Summer is a fun time to enjoy the warm weather with friends and loved ones - but with barbecues and pool parties around every corner, it can also prove to be a difficult season to keep your weight under control," said Dana Fiser, Head of North America, Jenny Craig, Inc. "We wanted to throw this 'Party in the Plaza' not only to celebrate the start of summer but to teach people that it is possible to have fun, eat tasty cookout food and still stay the course! It's all about portion control and getting out there and being active."

All food at "Jenny's Party in the Plaza" featured Jenny Craig Cuisine coupled with Jenny's Volumetrics® approach to eating, which encourages clients to fill their plates with fruits and vegetables to feel more satisfied while keeping their calorie intake under control.  Attendees mixed and mingled around the plaza, learning fitness tips, getting their BMI measured, and picking up healthy eating tricks from Jenny Craig Consultants.  They visited Jenny's farmer's market and filled their bags with free fresh fruit and produce, and left the feeling confident going into the summer with a bevy of Jenny-friendly snacks and recipes on hand. You can learn more at TheTopDiet.com. Stay tuned, we will have Valerie's award-winning and summer-friendly Chipotle Cheeseburger recipe to share!