Extra Lean Beef & Tomatoes

This is one of my favorite dinner during my HCG diet P2 :)

Be sure to have the extra lean ground beef and mix it with chili powder, pepper, salt, and oregano. Then make it into a burger and grill it. Cut 1 tomato and season it with salt, pepper, and basil. There you have a delicious dinner that will not make you feel you are on a diet! Enjoy! Buon Appetito! :)

Little Salty Croissants & Tortilla Pinwheels

I love finger food! There is no easier and faster appetizer like finger food. This time I want to show you 2 great appetizers: Little salty croissants and tortilla pinwheels.

For the croissants I bought the Pillsbury dough for croissants and just put a piece of Brie cheese wrapped in prosciutto in each triangle. Then I rolled up the little croissant and brushed the top with an egg, salt and pepper.

For the tortilla pinwheels I purchased the tortillas. I spread some cream cheese on top of the tortilla then put some sliced ham and cheese. I rolled up each tortilla and wrapped it tightly in some plastic first and then in some aluminum foil. I put them in the freezer for like 30 minutes and then moved them to the fridge until I am ready to cut them in thick slices and served them! Yummy! Enjoy! Buon appetito!

Grilled Chicken & Asparagus

Here is a recipe for HCG P2, and also for anybody else who wants to have a light and healthy dinner.

Marinade your chicken breast with some lemon juice, curry, salt, and pepper. Grilled chicken and asparagus. I poured some lemon juice, salt, and pepper on the asparagus too.

Serve with 1 Melba Toast. Enjoy! Buon Appetito!

Zuppa Gallurese - Bread Casserole

Zuppa Gallurese is a very traditional main course from the North of Sardinia. The flavor and the consistency of this casserole dish is so delicious you will be asking for second and third! I need to thank Anna for this delicious lunch she prepared for us on our last trip to Sardinia! Yummy!

Ingredients:

some slices of stale bread

Cheese slices (like mozzarella, provolone, or any other you like)

Parmesan cheese

Parsley

Meat or Vegetable broth

In a pan start putting some broth at the bottom, then start layering the bread slices on top. The next step is wetting each slice by pouring a little bit of broth on top (not too much, otherwise it will result soggy). Then cover the bread layer with cheese slices first and finish up by sprinkling the Parmesan cheese and the chopped parsley on top (you could also use some mint leaves). Repeat the same process until you reach the top of the pan. Bake at 350 degrees until the top is golden brown. Enjoy! Buon Appetito!

Baked Cinnamon Apples with Vanilla Coffe

During My HCG diet it is hard to resist to cravings of something sweet, and yesterday I just had a creative idea for an after dinner dessert!

Cut an apple into slices, sprinkle them with cinnamon, truvia (1 packet) and vanilla flavor Torani syrup (sugar free, 0 Calories). Then place them in the oven at 300 degrees for about 50 minutes. Make yourself a cup of coffee, with 1 packet of Truvia, 1 Tbsp of milk, and 2 Tbsp of the Torani Vanilla syrup... and there you have a delicious dessert that will satisfy your cravings during your diet! Enjoy! Buon Appetito!

Chicken & Broccoli

Another healthy and yummy way to mix our proteins with your veggies is this following recipe I am going to tell you.

Sauteed in a pan some onions with olive oil and chicken chunks. Once the chicken is half way cooked throw in some broccoli... Let it cook covered for around 20 minutes. Let the broccoli and the chicken roast very well and get darker. The taste of the broccoli is incredibly enhanced once they are almost burned! I always serve this dish with a dollop of sour cream on the side and dip it! Enjoy! Buon appetito!

Chicken sauteed with oil, onions, peppers and zucchini

A very delicious way to mix your veggies and proteins in a delicious combo!

In a pan sauteed olive oil, onions and chunks of chicken. When chicken starts to be half way done throw in the sliced peppers and zucchini. Cook everything covered for around 10-15 minutes.... Enjoy! Buon Appetito!

Cheddar cheese Tacos

For those of you that want to try a yummy taco without tortilla, here is a wonderful recipe!

Just cut some parchment paper squares, and place some shredded cheddar cheese on top of them that will form small rounds. Place in microwave until all cheese is melted. then let it cool down. Prepare your beef and veggies on the side and the stuff the cheddar tacos... hmmmm yummy! Enjoy! Buon appetito!