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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