Category: Recipes

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Slow-Cooker Braised Beef

Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 3-3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 cup red wine 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano 5 […]

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pork chops with creamy mushroom sauce

INGREDIENTS 4 pork chops, bone in or boneless (about 1-inch thick) 1 teaspoon Seasoning salt (adjust to your taste) 1/3 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Creamy Mushroom Sauce: 1 cup sliced brown mushrooms 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, divided 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme 4 cloves garlic crushed […]

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PORK CHOPS

NGREDIENTS 2 pork chops, boneless 1″ thick 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 tbs butter 1 cup chicken broth ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke INSTRUCTIONS Mix spices and brown sugar and rub into both sides of pork chops. Set […]

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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 teaspoons canola oil ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup chopped shallots 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms 2 minced garlic cloves ½ cup dry white wine 1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour ¾ cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 1 […]

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Quick Shirataki Noodles with Chicken

Ingredients ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 2 (7 ounce) packages shirataki noodles, rinsed ½ cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ […]

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Oven-Baked Ribs

Ingredients FOR THE RIBS 2 lb. baby back ribs 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. ground mustard 1/4 tsp. cayenne FOR THE BARBECUE SAUCE 1 1/2 c. ketchup 1 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 c. water 1/4 […]

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Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved lengthwise ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 large lemon, sliced and seeds removed 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 6 cups baby […]

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Chickpea Tuna Salad

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers, rinsed and chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed 1 (6.7 ounce) jar oil-packed tuna, drained 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 […]

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Grilled Red Snapper

Ingredients 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless red snapper fillets 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Lemon wedges Directions Preheat grill to medium-high (400 degrees-450 degrees […]

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The Best Vegetables for an Omelet

Sautéed mushrooms Spinach Avocado Tomatoes Artichoke hearts Roasted potatoes or hash browns Sautéed asparagus Leeks Scallions Caramelized onion Red or yellow bell pepper Chile peppers (such as jalapeño or poblano) 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. […]