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Cinnamon Cheesecake Dip
Serves 4 (1/4 cup each)

4oz reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
2 Tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh fruit: strawberries, apples, peaches, pineapple, cantaloupe, honeydew)

Combine all the ingredients except the fruit in a bowl. Mix with a whisk until smooth. refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with the fresh fruit.

Nutrients per serving: Calories 129, Carbs 17g, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 3g, Protein 5g, Sodium 165mg


Omelette from the Oven
Serves 4.

2 cups fat-free liquid egg substitutes or 11 egg whites
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup fat free shredded cheddar, any flavor
1 cup sliced bell peppers, any color
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup slice onions
1 T reduced-fat Parmesan cheese topping
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Additional toppings: hot sauce or salsa

Preheat oven to 375. Spray a deep, round casserole dish (9in) with nonstick spray. Pour eggs and milk into dish. Add cheese, tomatoes, garlic powder, and black pepper, & stir until mixed well. Bring a large pan sprayed with nonstick pray to high heat on the stove. Saute peppers, onions, & mushrooms for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, just long enough to brown the outside of the vegetables. Add the mixture to the casserole dish & mix well. Bake in oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven & cover with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven & bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top has puffed & the omelette is firm. Cool before serving & cut into 4 slices. Top with additional toppings.

Nutrients per serving: Cal: 140, Fat: 3g, Sodium 387 mg (if using egg substitutes), much less if using egg whites, Carbs: 9g, Sugars: 5g, Protein: 18g

 

BBQ Chicken Pita Pocket

Servings: 1

1 skinless chicken breast, grilled
1 tbsp low-sugar BBQ sauce
1 whole wheat pita pocket cut in half
1/4 cup romaine lettuce, sliced thinly
1/4 avocado, sliced
1 tbsp corn kernals
1 oz low fat cheddar cheese

Shred chicken and toss with BBQ sauce. Open pita pocket halves and place lettuce at the bottom. Layer chicken, avocado, corn and cheese.

Nutrition per serving: cal: 382, total fats: 10g, saturated fats: 3g, trans fat: 0, sodium: 636 mg, total carbs: 34 g, sugars: 1g, protein: 39g


Orange Vanilla Shake
Servings: 1

Ingredients:
2 scoops Whey Sensible Vanilla Protein Powder
8 oz Orange Juice
4-5 ice cubes
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
½ banana
2-3 frozen strawberries
2 packets of Splenda

Blend all ingredients.

Nutrition: Cal 295, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 164mg, Carbs: 46g, Sugars: 34g, Protein: 27g

 

 

Mocha Frappuccino Protein Shake

Ingredients:
3-4 ice cubes
8 oz. 1% milk
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
1 scoop protein powder
3 packets of vanilla flavored stevia or 1/8 teaspoon stevia powder & 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: a sprinkle of cinnamon

Nutrition: Calories: 182, Fat: 5.2, Carbs: 8, Protein: 30.1, Sodium: 16.7

 


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Banana Walnut Oatmeal
2 servings

1 ripe medium-sized banana, mashed
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup 1% milk
1 tbsp wheat germ
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp crushed walnut pieces

Instructions:
Combine banana, oats and milk in a large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, stopping to stir after each minute. After cooking, stir in the wheat germ, flaxseed and walnuts.

Nutrients per serving: Calories: 230, Total fats: 6 g, Saturated fat: 0 g, Trans fat: 0 g, Sodium: 65 mg, Total carbohydrates: 36 g, Sugars: 14 g, Protein: 10 g

 


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Potato & Bacon Omelette
1 servings

1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 chopped onion
3 egg whites
1 small red potato, cooked and sliced
2 T fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
1 strip reduced-fat turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and saute peppers and onions. Put the veggies in a separate bowl. Whisk the egg whites and pour into the heated frying pan. Once the eggs have set, in approximately 40 seconds, start lifting the edges of the omelette and let the uncooked egg on top run underneath. Before the top is completely set, lay the slice potatoes across the one half of the omelette, top with the reserved peppers and onions, and sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Flip the untopped side of the omelette from pan onto a plate to serve.

Nutrients per serving
Calories: 93, Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0g, Carbs: 16g, Protein: 6g


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Crazy-Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:
10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
14-ounce can artichoke hearts packed in water, drained thoroughly and chopped
8-ounce container fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
4-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping, divided
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper


Instructions:
Preheat oven 350 degrees F
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and 3 tablespoons Parm-style topping until mixed well. Add salt and cayenne pepper, and stir until smooth.
In a pan sprayed with nonstick spray, cook shallots and garlic over medium heat on the stove until soft, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
To the large, bowl add spinach, artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, and garlic-shallot mixture, and stir well
Transfer to a medium casserole dish, top with remaining Parm-style topping, and them bake in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving

Per 1/3 cup: 91 calories, 1.5g fat, 584mg sodium, 11g carbohydrates, 3.5 g sugars, 7g protein

 

 

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15 Bean Soup
4 servings

20 oz bag 15-bean soup (or 20 oz of your favorite bean)
2 16 oz containers low-sodium fresh salsa
2 T shredded fat-free cheddar
4 tsp fat-free sour cream
fresh cilantro, optional

Toss the seasonings for the soup mix, and put the beans in a large pot. Pour in enough water to cover beans: about 2 quarts. Soak beans for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Rinse beans. Again, fill pot with enough water to cover beans; about 2 qts. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 1/2 hours. Add fresh salsa while cooking. Pour into bowls and garnish with cheese, sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrients per serving: Calories: 160, Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g, Trans Fat: 0g, Carbs: 27g, Protein: 11g


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Marinated Flank Steak
4 servings

Ingredients:
3/4 cup red wine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp rosemary, crushed
1/4 tsp ground pepper
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb flank steak
salt and pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn up into bite-size pieces
4 tbsp Shallot Vinaigrette (recipe at bottom)

Instructions:
Whisk red wine garlic, oregano , rosemary, ground pepper and olive oil in a small bowl. Place steak in a zip-top gallon-size plastic bag, pour marinade over steak and seal bag. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Remove steak and marinade from fridge 30 minutes before grilling. Preheat a medium-hot charcoal fire or set the gas grill to medium for 15 minutes. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Pat steak dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill steak, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn and grill the other side for 4 to 6 minutes, Remove from grill and cool on cutting board for 10 minutes. Divide romaine lettuce among four plates; dress each serving with one tablespoon of Shallot Vinaigrette. Thinly slice steak across the grain (1/16-inch slices, if possible) and serve them over lettuce.


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Shallot Vinaigrette
12 servings

Ingredients:
2 tbsp finely chopped shallot
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Mix shallot, mustard, salt, pepper, and vinegar together in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil. Will keep in fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrients per serving: Calories: 303, Total fat: 17 g, Saturated fat: 4 g, Trans fat: 0 g, Sodium: 190 mg, Total Carbs: 11 g, Protein: 29 g



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Cinnamon & Vanilla Oats

2/3 c old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 t cinnamon
1 t vanilla extract
1 t water
2 packets Stevia

Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium.  Spread the oats, almonds, and dried cherries in an even layer and toast until just lightly browned.  Meanwhile, in a small dish combine, the cinnamon, vanilla, and Stevia.  Drizzle this mixture over the oats mixture, mixing until evenly distributed.  transfer to a bowl to cool and divide into individual servings.  

Makes 2 servings.

Nutrients per serving.  Cal: 320, Total Fats: 14g, Saturated Fats: 2g, Trans Fat: 0g, Sodium: 5g, total Carb: 50g, Sugars: 18g, Protein: 10g

 

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Chocolate Mousse w/ Raspberries

Serves 6.

16oz reduced-silken tofu, drained
1/2 cup granulated Splenda
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp almond extract
pinch salt
3oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small chunks
1 cup fresh raspberries

In a food processor or blender, blend tofu, splenda, cocoa powder, almond extract and salt until thoroughly mixed.  Put chocolate in a micvrowave container, uncovered.  Melt for approximately 90 seconds on medium to high heat, stopping frequently to stir.  Pour melted chocolate into tofu mixture and blend thoroughly.  Spoon into tea cups and chill for at leat one hour.  Before serving, divide raspbrries between the cups and garnish with mint.

Nutrients per serving: 
calories: 94, Protein 2g, Carbs: 15g,Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat 3g, Total Fat 0g, Sugar 9g,  Sodium 25g

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Peanut Butter French Toast

4 whole eggs
4 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c fat-free vanilla-flavor creamer
8 slices whole-grain bread
Pam
4 tsp natural peanut butter

In large bowl, beat eggs and egg whites until frothy.  Stir in vanilla and crreamer.  Plcae bread slices in bowl until they evenly soak up the egg mixture.  Spray Pam in large frying pan or griddle.  Fry bread slices on both sides until golden brown.  Serve hot with peanut butter.

makes 8 servings

Nutrients per serving;  Cal. 141, total Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0g, Sodium: 209mg, Total Carb: 16g, Sugars: 5g, Protein: 6

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Walnut Crusted Salmon

Serves: 

4 4oz filets of salmon
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and crushed with a pinch of cinnamon
drizzle of olive oil
8 cups salad greens

Coast salmon fillets with walnut-cinnamon mixture.  In a nonstick pan with a drizzle of olive oil, sear the fish on both sides to desired temperature or when fish begins to flake.  

Nutrients per serving:  Calories: 340, Total Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0g, Carbs: 4g, Protein: 32g

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Chicken Cheese Steak

Serves 1

1 whole-grain hot dog bun
4oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
cooking spray
1/2 cup white onion, cut into slivers
sea salt & ground pepper, to taste
1 slice reduced-fat provolone cheese (Sargento Reduced FatDeli Style Sliced Provolone Cheese)
1 T natural low-sodium ketchup
1T hot pepper rings, to taste

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400.  Cut piece of aluminum foil a few inches larger than bun.  Wrap bun completely in foil.  To shave chicken, hold sharp knife at a 45 degree angle and cut slivers from breast, tearing it until shaved.  Warm bun oven for 10 minutes.  Set small nonstick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, lightly mist with cooking spray and add onion.  Cook about 2-4 minutes or until tender and starting to brown.  remove from pan and cover to keep warm.  Return pan to high heat.  when hot, re-mist pan with cooking spray and  add chicken.  Season with salt ad black pepper.  Use 2 wooden spoons or spatulas to pull apart chicken shavings for even browning.  Cook until lightly browned and no longer pink, about 2 minutes and remove from heat.  Add onions back to pan and stir to combine.  Open bun, being careful not to burn yourself.  Add cheese, followed by chicken and onions.  Top with ketchup and hot pepper rings.

Cal:  330, Total Fat: 9, Sat Fat: 3, Carbs: 33, Sugars: 9, Protein: 33, Sodium: 650


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Egg McSandwich w/ Special Sauce

Serves 1 servings

Sandwich
whole-grain English muffin
4 egg whites or equivalent egg substitute
2 strips Morningstar Farms veggie bacon
tomato slice
1 slice or 2 T shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (Sargento brand)

Special Sauce
(yields 1 1/2 cup)
1 cup reduced-fat mayo
1/3 cup sweet relish
1/3 cup reduced-fat French dressing
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tsp dry minced onion 
Combine all ingredients and let chill in fridge for 1-2 hours.

Cook egg whites in a saute pan coated with olive oil cooking spray.  Microwave veggie bacon strips.  Place cooked egg whites, tomato slice, and mozzarella cheese on toast English muffin, coated with 1 T of Special Sauce.  Serve.

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 286, Fat: 6.6g, Carbs: 34.8g, Protein: 20.2g

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TURKEY TENDERS with Cranberry Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Serves 4

• 2 whole-wheat pita breads 
• 1 tsp kosher salt 
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage 
• 1 lb turkey tenderloins 
• 1 clove garlic, split 
• 2 tsp olive oil 
• 1 cup fat-free Greek-style yogurt 
• 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries 

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place pita breads on the foil and bake until dry and crispy, about 7 to 10 minutes.  When the pita breads are cool enough to handle, break them up and grind them into coarse crumbs with a food processor. Stir in salt and fresh sage. Place the seasoned crumbs onto a plate.  Dry o? turkey tenderloins with a paper towel. Rub split garlic clove all over the meat. Cut the tenderloins into 1 1/2-inch chunks and place in a bowl. Add olive oil to bowl and, using your hands, mix until the meat is evenly covered with the oil.  Roll each piece of turkey in the seasoned bread crumbs until well coated and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the turkey is cooked through and no pink remains. Serve warm with Cran-berry Yogurt Dipping Sauce. 

Cranberry Dipping Sauce: Combine yogurt and dried cranberries in a food processor and blend until cranberries are ?nely chopped. Serve with Turkey Tenders.  

Nutrients per serving:
CALORIES: 159 
FAT: 3 g 
CARB: 2 g 
PROTEIN: 28 g 
DIPPING SAUCE: 99 CALORIES 
FAT: 0.1 g 
CARB: 22 g 
PROTEIN: 4 g 

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Braised Turkey Breast
Serves 4.

1T olive oil
1 large turkey breast half ( approximately 2 lb), bone in and skin on
2 cups chicken stock
juice of 1 lemon
1 onion, cut into eighths
1/2 cup quartered mushrooms
1 tsp cornstarch

Put olive oil in large skillet with cover or Dutch oven and place over medium heat.  Sear trukey breast, about 5 minutes per side, or until browned.  Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine chicken stock and lemon juice.  Add onion to skillet, make sure turkey breast is skin-side down and then pour liquid over it.  Reduce heat to medium, cover and let cook for 40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into breast measures 170.  remove breast from pot, add mushrooms and turn heat up to medium heat.  In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a it of cooking liquid.  When smooth, return it to the pot and stir sauce until it thickens, about 10 minutes.

Nutrients per serving:  Calories:  362, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0g, Sodium: 258mg, Total Carb: 8g, Sugars: 3g, Protein 52g

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Pumpkin Muffins with Protein Frosting

Serves 12

Muffins:
2 cups flour
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves
15oz can pumpkin
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
nonstick cooking spray

Frosting:
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3-4 T fat-free milk

Preheat oven to 350.  Lightly coat a 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.  Combine flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices in a medium bowl.  In a separate large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, and oil.  Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.  Divide batter into muffin cups and bake 15-20 minutes or until  toothpick comes out clean.  let cool in tin for 5 minutes, hen remove muffins and arrange on a wire rack to cool.  Serve with protein frosting or fat-free cream cheese.  
For frosting, mix protein powder and powdered sugar.  Add vanilla and 3 T of milk: beat until smooth.  Add milk until smooth.  Spread evenly on muffins.

NUTRIENTS PER SERVING:
223 calories, 12g protein, 12g carbs, 11g fat, 18g sugar, 125mg sodium


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Sweet Potato & Cinnamon Brownies
Serves 16.

Brownies:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 T cinnamon, ground
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 cup cooked sweet potato
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
6 egg whites
cooking spray

Icing:
1/2 cup low-fat plain cream cheese
3 T agave nectar
1 T unsweetened coca powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 T water

Preheat oven to 350.  Combine flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.  In a food processor, combine sweet potato, agave, oil and vanilla.  Puree until combined and smooth.  Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients, until just combined: do not over mix.  In a separate dry bowl, whisk egg whites until fluggy.  Then, using a rubber spatula, gently fold egg whites into batter.  Lightly spray sides of a 9X9 baking pan with cooking spray.  Pour batter into pan and place in the oven.  Bake for about 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Allow brownies to cool to room temperature.  In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, agave, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.  Whisk until incorporated, adding 1 T water if mixture is to hard to whisk.  Cover and refrigerate.  Loosen brownie and turn slab out onto a cutting board or platter.  Cut into 16 pieces, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.  Divide icing evenly over each brownie and serve.

Nutrients per serving:
Calories:  140, Total Fat: 5g, Sat Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 21g, Sugar: 12g, Protein: 4g, Sodium: 75 mg


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Cajun Shrimp Stir-Fry
Serves 4

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 
1 tbsp Cajun spice seasoning 
2 tsp canola oil, divided 
2 green peppers, seeded, inner ribs removed and cut into strips 
2 red peppers, seeded, inner ribs removed and cut into strips 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
½ cup white wine 
1 tbsp lemon juice 
Hot sauce to taste 
2 cups cooked brown rice 

Toss shrimp with Cajun spice seasoning and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet and and sauté peppers 
for six mintues over medium-high heat. Turn heat down and add minced garlic, stirring constantly so that garlic 
doesn’t burn. Remove peppers and garlic from pan, wipe pan out with paper towel. 

Return the pan to medium-high heat, add heat to remaining tsp of oil. Add shrimp and cook approximately 3 
minutes, stirring frequently. Add wine, lemon juice, peppers and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 
hot sauce; serve each portion over ½ cup cooked brown rice. 

NUTRIENTS PER SERVING:
CALORIES: 310, FAT: 5 g, CARB: 31 g, PROTEIN: 27 g 

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Chocolate Pancakes

4 egg whites
1/2 cup cooked oatmeal
3 T sugar-free raspberry preserve
1 T cocoa powder
dash vanilla extract
2 T Nesquik chocolate no-sugar added powder

Blend all ingredients and pour into a 6” omelette pan.  Cook on medium 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook 1-2 more minutes or until done.  Serve with fruit (berries).

Nutrients per serving:
Calories 350, Fat 3g, Carbs 60g, Protein 20g

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Quick Honey-Orange Baked Apples

4 large baking apples
1 small banana, chopped
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped ( use orange flavored if available)
3 T honey
3/4 t ground cinnamon
4 t orange juice

Generously core each apple to allow adequate space for chopped fruit.  Peel a strip off the top of each apple.  Place each apple in a 6oz ramekin or custard cup.  Combine banana, cranberries, honey, and cinnamon.  Fill apples with fruit mixture.  Pour 1T of orange juice over each apple.  Cook in microwave or oven for 5-7 minutes until soft.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Makes 4 servings.

Nutrients Per serving:
Calories: 202, Protein:1.1g, Carbs: 51.9g, Fat: .7g, Sodium: 6mg

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-Instead of croutons on your salad, use 1/4 cup of chopped celery.
-Instead of regular cream cheese, use fat-free cream cheese.
-Instead of Cherrios, eat Kashi cereal or granola.

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  ARCHIVE

   - Cinnamon Cheesecake Dip

   - Omelette From The Oven

   - BBQ Chicken Pita Pocket

   - Orange Vanilla Shake

   - Mocha Frappuccino Protein Shake

   - Banana Walnut Oatmeal

   - Potato & Bacon Omelette

   - Crazy-Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

   -  15 Bean Soup

   -  Marinated Flank Steak

   -  Shallotte Vinaigrette

    - Cinnamon & Canilla Oats

    - Chocolate Mousse w/Raspberries

    - Peanut Butter French Toast

    - Walnut Crusted Salmon

    - Chicken Cheese Steak

    - Egg McSandwich with Special Sauce

   - Turkey Tenders

   - Braised Turkey Breast

   - Pumpkin Muffins

   - Sweet Potato and Cinnamon       Brownies    

   -  Cajun Shrimp Stir-Fry

   -  Chocolate Pancakes

   - Quick Honey-Orange Baked         Apples

 

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