Category: Recipes

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Lemon-Dill Salmon Pasta Salad

his fresh, citrusy pasta salad features chickpea pasta for a gluten-free fiber boost. Canned wild sockeye salmon is worth seeking out; it contains not only healthy omega-3 fatty acids but also a large amount of vitamin D—two nutrients that can help tamp down inflammation. Ingredients 8 ounces chickpea rotini, shells, or penne 1 teaspoon lemon […]

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Spice-Rubbed Chicken with Red Lentil Dal

This dinner offers a double-dose of turmeric and its active compound curcumin—some of the golden spice flavors the creamy lentil dal and some gives the chicken a jolt of peppery, earthy flavor. The chicken’s spice rub also contains fresh black pepper, which helps to “activate” the curcumin—and, thus, amp up curcumin’s anti-inflammatory powers. Between the […]

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Easy Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

Tender red potatoes, corn, and shrimp; smoky sausage; and flavorful Old Bay seasoning give this dish classic shrimp-boil flavor. Because it’s all made in the slow cooker, pulling this meal together is a breeze. It’s perfect for a party—just serve with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, bay leaves, and ice-cold beer. If you can’t find turkey […]

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Waffle Omelette

2 eggs (per omelet) bell peppers (green, red, orange, yellow – your choice)  Roma tomatoes yellow onions veggies (Any other) salt pepper 2 tablespoons mil        How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us at dietaefectiva.net to […]

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Omelette

1 tablespoon butter 3 eggs 2 tablespoons cream (or 1 ½ tbsp milk, Note 1) salt pepper 1/3 cup grated cheese (any melting cheese, I usually use cheddar) 1 tablespoon butter oil 150 grams mushrooms (sliced, about 1 ½ cups) 1 garlic clove (small, minced) 1 pinch fresh thyme leaves (and finely chopped parsley, optional) Did you make thisHow many pounds have you […]

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Mushroom and Cheddar Omelettes

8 ounces mushrooms (sliced) 2 tablespoons butter (divided) salt pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (optional- such as tarragon, parsley, or thyme) 4 ounces aged cheddar cheese (grate 6 eggs How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us at dietaefectiva.netto learn […]

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Catfish with Fried Potatoes and Carrots

600 grams catfish fillet (ready to cook, with skin) 600 grams potatoes (cooked) 2 carrots 2 shallots 2 tablespoons vegetable oil salt freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (freshly) 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon peppercorns 1 teaspoon juniper berries parsley (leaf, for garnishHow many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 […]

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Baked Zucchini Boats

1 zucchini (medium, cut in half and then quartered) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) salt pepper fresh basil (for garnish) Did you make thisHow many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us […]

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Mixed Berry Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

6 ounces baby spinach (rinsed) 1 nectarine (seed removed, sliced) 6 ounces fresh raspberries (rinsed) 1 cup strawberries (fresh, sliced) 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled) 3/4 cup pecans (halved) vinaigrette (Strawberry) 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 pound strawberries (fresh, hulled and halved) 2 tablespoons honey Did you make thisHow many pounds have you lost this month? At […]

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Mixed Berry Salad With Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

5 ounces baby spinach leaves 1 cup strawberries (sliced) 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced) 1 apple (sweet, cored, halved, and thinly sliced) 1 cup candied walnuts (chopped) 1 cup strawberries 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1 clove garlic (minced) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper feta cheeseHow many pounds have you lost this month? At […]