Ham & Asparagus Frittata

Ingredients:4 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon saltblack pepper1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off, spears cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths1/4 cup cubed ham1 cup shredded Gruyere or Parmesan cheese cooking sprayDirections:Preheat oven...

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Pan Seared Meat with Mustard

I have no recipe for this, I don't even know if there is a recipe or a name for this dish. I cooked it several times and I love it. You can use pork, turkey or chicken.Spray a large pan with oil.Dry  meat cubes on all sides with a towel. Season...

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Chicken breast with Prosciutto and Sage

Servings 1Ingredients:1 piece chicken breast2 fresh sage leaf - chopped1 slice prosciuttoblack pepperflourDirections:Put flor in a shallow dish.Season meat with black pepper. Dredge seasoned chicken in flour; tap off excess. Sprinkle chopped sage leaf...

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Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna

Ingredients:Tuna steakSesame seedsSoy sauceSesame oilSalt Black pepperOil SprayDirections:Sprinkle tuna with soy sauce and just a few drops of sesame oil. Marinate in refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Remove tuna steak from marinade, pat dry with paper...

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Cheese wrapped in Prosciutto on a bed of Spinach

Cheese cut into 4 by 1/2 inch sticksProsciutto thinly slicedSpinachBalsamic vinaigretteWrap cheese sticks with Prosciutto. Lay rolls in a non-stick pan and sear them on high heat turning often, until Prosciutto is crisp and cheese is soft.Serve...

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Cheese and Tomato Omelette

Ingredients: 2 eggs1 tomato choppedShredded cheeseOil spraySaltBlack pepperDirections:Beat eggs with a fork in a bowl and set asideSpray pan with oil, and add eggs.Cook on medium heat. Carefully lift sides of egg toward the center of the pan....

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Broiled Pork Shoulder Butt

Day 3 - DinnerIn the book day 3 in SMD is lamb. I foud a lot of websites with Scarsdale Diet and day 3 is pork instead of lamb.This is one version:Sliced roast lamb, all visible fat removed - (Can be subsituted with fish, seafood, chicken or turkey,...

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Grilled Filet Mignon with Salad

Pour the marinade into a ziploc bag, place the steak in the bag and let it marinate for 3 to 4 hours in a refrigerator. Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Wrap a kitchen twine around the steak.Grill...

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Quick and Easy Pea Soup

Ingredients: Chicken breast cut in small piecesBag of frozen green peas2-3 carrots1 garlic clove crushedSmall onionSalt and pepperVegeta or chicken bullion cubes4-5 sprigs of flat leaf parsleyOrzo pasta or home made dumplings (optional)Directions:In...

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Prosciutto, Mushroom, Arugula Pizza

Sometimes you just want a pizza.I was lazy to cook, so I decided to buy a pizza crust (multigrain), some prosciutto, mushrooms, arugula and voila. Light and quick pizza.Preheat oven. Follow the instructions on the pizza package.Rub crust lightly...

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Light and Easy Baked Cordon Bleu

Servings:  2Ingredients:2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness2 slices of cheese2 slices hamsalt, black pepper and paprika2 tablespoon mustardseasoned dry bread crumbs or pankoDirections:Preheat...

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Oven Baked Parmesan Chicken Breast - with sun dried tomato paste

Servings: 4Ingredients:1/2 cup dijon mustard1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder4 chicken breast (boneless and skinless)1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs4 teaspoon sun dried tomato paste (optional)Directions: Heat oven to 425F. Combine...

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Grilled Pork Shoulder Butt with Baked Zucchini

Make your favorite broiled or grilled pork recipe. I used pork shoulder butt, seasoned with salt, black pepper and garlic salt and I grilled. I served it with zucchini.Baked zucchini with Parmesan cheeseIngredients:2 small zucchinishredded Parmesan...

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Broiled Rainbow Trout

Day 1 and day 5 is fish for dinner.Make a few diagonal slashes into the flesh (this will help the fish cook evenly) season with coarse salt, black pepper or fish seasoning and put a couple of rosemanry sprigs or parsley and lemon...

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Fruit and cheese platter

I love good cheese with grapes and crackers. In the keep trim weeks you can any cheese, in small quantiti...

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Oatmeal Pancake

Hello pancake :-)I know I shouldn't eat pancakes or other desserts, but I will die if I don't. So I decided to make something light and healthy. It's keep trim week so I can have some extra calories. I use sugar free syrup, fat free cottage cheese and oatmeal....

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Eggs in a hole with cottage cheese and tomatoes

Ingredients:2 slices of protein breadI can't believe it's not butter spray2 large eggsSaltFreshly ground black pepper Directions:With a cup or glass cut a circle in the middle of the bread.Spray pan with Ican't believe it's not butter.Place rounds...

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Salsa with Tuna (Tuna Salad)

Ingredients:1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained1/3 cup green onions, chopped 1/3 cup tomatoes, chopped 1/3 cup cilantro, minced 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and mincedlime juicesalt to tasteblack pepper to tasteDirections:In a medium bowl, stir...

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Keep Trim Breakfast Ideas

OatmealFinaly Keep Trim. I couldn't wait to eat oatmeal for breakfast.1 cup fat free milk1/2 cup old fashioned oats2 Tbsp raisins1 tsp brown sugar1/8 tsp ground cinnamonIn a small saucepan, heat the milk, oats, raisins and brown sugar, stirring...

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Pan Fried Rib Eye Steak

It is always best to cook meat from or near room temperature, so take it out of the refrigerator an hour before you want to start cooking it.Season with sea salt, black pepper.Spray pan with oil, then put the steak in the center of the pan.Don't...

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Chicken and Sausage Skewers with Tzatziki

Day 6. Nothing easier. Chicken or turkey, green peppers, onions and some turkey sausage on a skewer.I made some tzatziki and I had a delicious dinner.Preheat grill for high heat. Thread the chicken, sausage, green bell pepper, onion pieces onto...

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Fruit Salad

Fruit salad, any combination of fruits with coffee/tea/diet soda/water.Substitute lunch recommendedLight Apple CompoteIn a large saucepan mix the water, sweetener, nutmeg and add a cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Boil gently until...

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Eggs with cottage cheese and tomatoes

Nothing could be easier than this. two eggs any style (cooked without oil) cottage cheese string beans or tomatoes one slice of protein bread tea/coffee/diet soda/wa...

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Burgers

Start with good lean beef. I buy Angus ground beef 96% meat - 4% fat. And believe me if the meet is a good quality meat it can be very juicy. Try it.I mix it with Weber Gourmet Burger seasoning, add some garlic powder and celery salt and that's it.Grill...

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Insalata Caprese - Caprese Salad

Ingredients:ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thickfresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thickfresh basil leavesextra virgin olive oilbalsamic dressing (optional)chopped garlicfine sea salt to tastefreshly ground black pepper to tasteDirections:On a...

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Grilled Filet Mignon with Wine Sauce and Prosciutto

This was a last minute fillet mignon with red wine sauce and prosciutto bitts. I had no time for marinade :-(After tying them with cooking twine to keep them nice and round sprinkle the meat with your favorite steak rub. I used garlic powder,...

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Lunch Substitute

One half cup low-fat pot cheese or cottage cheese, mixed with one tablespoon of low-fat sour cream Sliced fruit, all you want 6 halves of walnuts or pecans, whole or chopped, and mixed with above or sprinkled over the fruit Coffee/tea/no-sugar diet...

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Baked Salmon Fillet

Ingredients for 1 serving1 piece salmon filletlemon pepper or lemon juicegarlic powdersalt to taste2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoon water1 tablespoon brown sugarfish rubDirections:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a shallow baking...

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Tuna Salad

Ingredients3 cans water packed tuna, drained  - (5 oz cans)1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley2 stalks of chopped celery 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise1 tablespoon light sour cream1/4 cup chopped green onion or a small red chopped onion...

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Grilled Steak with Asparagus and Brussel Sprout

Make your favorite steak and serve with grilled asparagus and brussel sprout.Ingredients1/2 pound asparagus (trimmed)1/2 pound small Brussel Sproutoil spraySalt and pepper, to taste Directions:Preheat grill. Trim asparagus and cut Brussel sprouts...

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Chicken Stew with Green Beans

Recipe coming s...

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