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Green Banana Berry Smoothie

by Chef Bek April 4, 2012 Beverages
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This is a super speedy recipe & it boasts 32.6 grams of protein!!!  This will get your moving in the morning.  Let me know what you think! Ingredients: Platinum HYDRO WHEY – Vanilla Protein Powder 1/3 cup Blueberries, Sweetened, Frozen (not pictured) 1 cup Baby Spinach Leaves 2 ounces fresh Strawberries 1/2 Banana, large 8 – 10 [...]

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Greek Turkey Burger

by Chef Bek April 13, 2011 Burgers and Sandwiches

Here is a melt in your mouth Greek Turkey Burger. This recipe is a low fat version of the typical beef burger. The combination of flavors will pop in your mouth. Sorry no picture.  This is an older recipe.  I plan to make this very soon and will post a picture when I do.  If [...]

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Chicken Livers

by Chef Bek March 16, 2011 American
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Coming from a family of 7, my parents always bought in bulk to save money. Once per month, my parents would be in the kitchen whacking up whole chickens and separating them according to cuts of meat, and then throwing them in the freezer. My favorite part of the chicken was (and still is) the [...]

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Garden Fresh Marinara

by Chef Bek February 16, 2011 Italian
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This is a great low calorie and low fat recipe.  It goes great with pasta, chicken, or some crusty french bread.  Let me know how you use this sauce.  I personally like to pour a glass of red wine and dip my bread into the sauce.  YUMMY! Ingredients: 2 T Olive Oil 1 large White [...]

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

by Chef Bek February 8, 2011 American
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I LOVE Broccoli Cheese Soup.  It is such a comfort food that I crave.  This is a low calorie version of a classic.  Serving up 181 calories per 2 cup serving makes me a happy camper.  The only downfall…sodium – 1089g per serving.  This is a soup you would have to plan into your daily [...]

Tagged as: broccolisoup, comfortfood

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Taco Soup Recipe

by Chef Bek February 1, 2011 Beef
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Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef (I use 97% fat free) 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 poblano pepper, chopped 1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped 1 can black beans (l use cuban style) 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 can stewed tomatoes – mexican style 1 can Rotel tomatoes 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix (I like [...]

Tagged as: low calorie, low fat, mexican soup, soup, taco soup

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Greek Salad

by Chef Bek January 14, 2011 Greek
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Greek salads are super tasty and easy to make. This is one of my favorites. I remember when my Mom would make this for us growing up. The combination of the feta, olives, and red onions is the BEST! 2 cups mixed greens 1/4 cup Feta cheese 1/2 cup garbanzo beans (optional) 1/4 cup black [...]

Tagged as: feta cheese, garbanzo beans, greek, olive oil, salad

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Heart Healthy Balsamic Vinegar Salad

by Chef Bek January 12, 2011 Low Calorie
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This is a fresh, crisp salad that is also good for the heart. This tasty salad goes well with just about any meat, poultry, fish or pasta dish. Recipe: 1 red Pepper 1 Yellow Pepper 1/2 Cucumber 1/4 Red Onion 1 C. Black Olives or Green Olives 4 Roma Tomatoes 3 T. Chopped Garlic 1/2 [...]

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Spinach, Strawberry, and Chicken Salad

by Chef Bek December 23, 2010 American
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So, this is not totally homemade.  I cheat and use a premade salad dressing.  However, I had to throw it up here because it is one of my favorite salads to eat.  The fact it is healthy makes it that much better. Ingredients: 2 cups Baby Spinach – 20 cal. 4 oz. Grilled Chicken – [...]

Tagged as: almonds, bleu cheese, cranberries, cranberry walnut dressing, feta cheese, grilled chicken, low fat, organges, pecans, salad, spinach, strawberries

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Egg, Shroom, & Spinach Omelet

by Chef Bek December 22, 2010 American
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This is an awesome healthy start to your morning.  Protein and Veggies Baby! Ingredients: Cooking oil spray 5 Egg Whites – 80 cal. /  .05 fat 1 Cup sliced Mushrooms – 15 cal. / 0 fat 1 Cup fresh Spinach – 10 cal. / 0 fat 2 T. Pineapple Salsa – 20 cal. / 0 [...]

Tagged as: breakfast, egg, healthy, low calorie, low fat, mushroom, omelet, spinach, vegetarian

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