Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my top 7 favorite HCG Diet recipes. As a special bonus I ve thrown in a drink and dessert recipe for you also. To see my absolute FAVORITE go to resource for over 200 HCG Diet friendly recipes ideas visit the link below: www.hcgdietinfo.net/200 You will never need another recipe book ever gain! Ok, now let s get on with it :) Recipe 1 - Shrimp Cocktail (1 protein, 1 vegetable) 100 grams raw shrimp (approximately 10 12 small to Medium shrimp steamed) Cocktail sauce 2 ounces tomato paste low sodium 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1/8 teaspoon of horseradish Dash of mustard powder Stevia Salt and pepper (just a dash) Water as needed for desired consistency 1. Mix tomato paste, vinegar, horseradish, lemon juice and spices together and allow spices to marinate and dipping sauce to chill. 2. Add additional water as needed to create desired consistency. Steam the shrimp until pink and well cooked. 3. Chill shrimp for 30 minutes in the refrigerator and serve with cocktail dipping Sauce. 4. Can serve on ice and a small leaf of romaine lettuce. Page 1
Recipe 2 - Sweet Apple Chicken Salad (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit) 100 grams chicken cooked and diced 1 apple diced 3 stalks celery diced 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of nutmeg Dash of cardamom Dash of salt Stevia Lemon wedge 1. Mix ingredients together, sprinkle with Stevia and cinnamon. 2. Chill for 20 minutes. 3. Serve with a wedge of lemon and enjoy. Recipe 3 - Fisherman s Wharf Crab Bisque (1 protein, 1 vegetable) 100 grams crab meat 1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 tablespoon onion minced 1 clove garlic crushed and minced 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon skim milk Cayenne pepper to taste Salt and black (just a dash) 1. Puree tomatoes and broth in a food processor or blender. 2. Heat up mixture in a small saucepan. Page 2
3. Add the crab and spices and simmer for 20 30 minutes stirring frequently. Recipe 4 - Broccoli Cream Soup 1.5 cups broccoli 2 tablespoon chicken broth ¼ cup cottage cheese (low fat) Salt and pepper to taste 1. Boil broccoli for about 4 minutes (Steam broccoli if you prefer). 2. Add steamed broccoli, chicken broth, cottage cheese and salt & pepper to food processor or blender. 3. Mix/blend until smooth texture. 4. Serve hot. Recipe 5 - Southwest Chicken Stew (1 protein) 1/2 lb chicken breast 1/4 cup green chile salsa 1 apple 1 cup chicken broth (may use water in place of broth) Directions 1. Cut chicken and apples into medium small cubes, separately. 2. Using a medium size pan add broth (or water) and simmer chicken for 12 minutes. 3. Add salsa and apple cubes and cook 6 more minutes. 4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Recipe 6 - Pot Roast (1 protein) 100 grams pork shoulder roast Page 3
Tomatoes 5 cloves chopped garlic 1 chopped onion 1 chopped celery stick 1 tablespoon paprika Cayenne to taste Salt and black pepper 1. Mash spices into meat on all sides. 2. Place in crock pot and fill about halfway. 3. Add celery to liquid. 4. Heat on high for 30 40 minutes then take heat to low and cook for 6 8 hours. 5. Separate into equal servings and enjoy. 6. Be sure to refrigerate and skim off any excess fat. Phase 3 Note: Sear on high heat with olive oil on all sides before placing in the crock pot to cook Recipe 7 - Vegetable Omelet (Phase 3 Only!) 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped 1 small zucchini, chopped 1 small yellow squash, chopped 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms Vegetable cooking spray 4 eggs 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ounces reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1. With cooking spray lightly coat non stick pan and cook vegetables over medium high heat 9 minutes or until there is no visible liquid. 2. Strain and set aside. 3. Mix eggs hot sauce, and salt Page 4
4. Heat non stick pan and pour in egg mixture. 5. As eggs become firm lightly lift edges with a spatula, and tilt pan so uncooked portion flows underneath. 6. Top vegetables onto eggs and top with shredded cheese. 7. Fold in half and plate. Bonus Section! - Drinks & Desserts (yum) Now life just wouldn t be the same without a few tasty treats right? Well here are some of my favorite HCG Diet friendly drinks and desserts! (Drink) Strawberry Lemon Soda 2 strawberries 8 oz. sparkling mineral water Crushed ice Juice of 1 lemon Stevia to taste 1. Mash strawberries until fine. 2. Using a large glass, combine strawberry mash, ice and lemon juice. 3. Add sparkling mineral water and use stevia to taste. (Dessert) Apple Pie with Caramel 1 apple 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1 packet powdered stevia 1 tbsp. Water Page 5
English toffee stevia 1. Cut apple into small/thin slices. 2. Combine ground cinnamon, nutmeg, stevia into a small mixing bowl and mix well. 3. Using a small baking dish, layer apple slices and sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Do this on each layer. 4. Sprinkle with some of the English toffee Stevia but keep some for later. 5. Pour/spray vinegar, water and lemon juice over apples. 6. Bake entire mixture for 25 minutes at 350 and check. Bake another 5 minutes or so if desired The apples should be lightly crispy when done. 7. Top with additional English toffee Stevia if desired and serve warm. Phase 3 Modification: Top with a tablespoon of pecans and add a tablespoon of butter. Not sure about you but now I m hungry! Thanks again for taking the time to visit my site and check out my personal favorite recipes. To see my FAVORITE go to resource for over 200 HCG Diet recipes ideas visit the link below: www.hcgdietinfo.net/200 I promise, you will never need another recipe book ever gain! Michelle www.hcgdietinfo.net Page 6