Recipes by Pretend Chef
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Hawaiian Grilled CheeseOver Summer break Little Man took cooking classes at his Summer camp. One day he told me about something he made that was "even better than peanut butter and jelly!!!". He ran through the recipe for Hawaiian Grilled Cheese sandwiches and requested we make them sometime. Later that weekend I came across a recipe in Fitness Magazine for… |
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Quick Lemon Chicken with RiceThis meal is so easy to make and very satisfying. You can throw this together after a long day at work and have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.(Photo from Women's Health Magazine)Makes 4 ServingsStars of the Show:And Action:Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 to 10… |
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Miso SalmonOmega-3 rich salmon that is sweet, salty, and heart healthy. Salmon is one of my favorites and this entree is easy to prepare especially on a work night.Makes 4 ServingsStars of the Show:And Action:Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Whisk miso, mirin, and soy sauce in a small bowl until well blended.Add oil to a large nonstick ovenproof… |
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Thai Beef Lettuce WrapsMeals such as, Penne with Chicken Marengo and these Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps have made the 30-Day Bikini Body Meal Plan less of a struggle to demonstrate willpower. I've made it to day 9 of 30 and find myself looking forward to the next meal even when it's a salad or veggie tray as a snack. In these 9 days I've lost 2.3 lbs. That loss… |
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Penne with Chicken MarengoChicken Marengo has a history that dates back to Napoleon's chef who legend has it made this for the General after a battlefield victory. That dish was chicken braised with tomatoes and garlic. This recipe kicks it up a notch with citrus in the sauce. Served over penne this makes a well rounded meal for any solider in your… |
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Spinach Chicken Parm(Image from Women's Health Magazine)Makes 1 ServingStars of the Show:And Action:Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. As the oil is heating, mix the breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Pressing the chicken into the mixture to get the crumbs stick. Place in the pan with the garlic and saute for… |
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Steamed Snapper with Pesto(My photo does not do this justice.)Makes 4 ServingsStars of the Show:4 tbsp pesto - I used sundried tomato pesto.And Action:Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat one side of four 12" x 20" sheets of foil with nonstick spray.Top each half of foil sheet with 1 1/2 cup spinach, 1/4 of the bell pepper, and 1 snapper fillet. Sprinkle with… |
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Spicy Chicken and PastaEvery Sunday is my weigh in day. Depending on the number returned on the scale determines if I need to step up my diet and exercise or ride out the current plan another week. This past Sunday's weigh in reflected a gain so I spent some time browsing Pinterest for some thinspiration.Women's Health Magazine published a, 30-Day Bikini… |
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Tropical Green SmoothieEven though it's Spring and rain showers are in the forecast today it's okay to start fantasizing about summer and a dream vacation to Anguilla. Sigh. A girl can dream. This is my first time using spinach in a smoothie and I'm surprised that I couldn't even taste it since the fruit masks the flavor.Spinach is bursting with… |
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Pasta Al PomodoroI tend to stay away from ordering pasta at restaurants. These so called chain-Italian restaurants can't get pasta right. It's such a disappointment especially when it's my cheat day of my "diet". Sigh.Pasta al Pomodoro couldn't be easier to make. The key ingredient in this dish is tomatoes hence it's name, translating to "pasta with… |
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