Apple Chips (HCG Friendly)

Remember those huge bushels of apples I picked a week or so ago? This was one thing I made with all those darn apples. I had to figure this out, and its a touch-and-go way of cooking. Why? It all depends on how think you slice the apples! Mine were on the "thicker" side, so it took a lot longer to make. So keep an eye on them, and trust your cooking instincts!

APPLE CHIPS

A hand full of apples
optional: cinnamon and sugar

Slice the apples (the thicker, the longer they will have to cook)

Place slices on a single layer on parchment paper on top of a cookie sheet

Sprinkle with sugar (I used stevia, it was great!) and cinnamon

Cook on a very low degree (250 degrees F) for a few hours (mine took more like 5 to 6 hours). Pull them out when they are crisp!

Store in an air-tight container (to keep them crisp)--they should last about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks.

*These are HCG Friendly!*
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Grilled Meatballs & Bell Peppers [HCG Friendly]

GRILLED MEATBALLS W/ BELL PEPPERS

HCG Diet Friendly

1 lb ground hamburger [100g for P2/per person--keep portions separated]
1 tblsp bread crumbs [1 piece of Melba toast--ground into powder]
1 tblsp milk
1 tblsp fresh chopped parsley
1 tsp onion powder
1 tblsp fresh chopped basil
1 tsp fresh chopped oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 garlic piece, minced
Bell peppers (mini's or cut into bite size pieces)

Combine all ingredients in large bowl [separate spices to blend with individual 100g servings]. Form into 1" meatballs--about a tablespoon size--and place on plate. Put back in fridge for 30 minutes.

Skewer the meatballs and bell peppers. Grill over med-high heat for 5-10 minutes, turning often, until browned and cooked through.

Great with a side of mashed potatoes for those NOT on the diet.

Citrus Steak (HCG Friendly)

This started out looking really plain, and I kept adding per "HCG Diet" rules. Turned out FANTASTIC. The sauce added another dimension to it--so don't leave it out! I would make this again, even though I'm not the one on the HCG diet--and its great for other family members as well.

CITRUS STEAK [HCG Friendly]

Flank steak, fat removed, sliced into strips [HCG diet allows 100 grams (3.2 oz) per person]
Handful of cherry or grape tomatoes [as many as you would like--"free veggie" on HCG]
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-sized chunks ["free veggie"]
1/2 head of lettuce ["free!"]
1 orange [this may count as your 1 fruit for meal, so double check before eating more fruit]
2 tblsp apple cider vinegar
2 tblsp chopped fresh basil
salt & pepper to taste
2 tblsp water

In a ziplock bag, combine vinegar, basil, s&p and the juice of the orange and add meat--toss to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or more. Remove steak from bag, reserving juice.

In a small saucepan, over med-low heat, bring to a simmer the reserved juice and let it simmer while grilling.

Layer the skewers with strips of steak, tomatoes and bell pepper pieces. Grill over med-high heat until desired doneness, about 10 minutes (rotating often). Remove from heat. Drizzle sauce over top.

Serve on top of lettuce [free veggie according to the HCG diet], using the sauce as a dressing. Serves 4.

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Rainbow Steak Kabobs--HCG

After this past weekend of camping with the family, I've come up with some new ideas or "series" to post recipes for. My parents are doing the "HCG" diet, so there was quite a few restrictions. Both of my parents are having tremendous results from this diet, but my Dad had to complain about the "boring" diet. My mom can eat the same thing for every meal and not get tired of it, and my dad will get tired of a dish if served more than once a week (haha) so this diet is pretty hard of him. My mom isn't much of a cook either (sorry, mom) so experimenting and spices and such just go out the window.

I, on the other hand, love to cook and getting more into the experimental phases. So I've decided to put together some recipes my parents could cook to change up the boring mundane meals into something to look forward to.

I looked up some "rules" for the diet to make sure I don't use the "big no nos" and such. HOWEVER, my portions are probably not right. I don't have a food scale, so I'm eyeing it. If you are on this diet, make sure you use the right amount for whichever phase you're in.

To start us out, and to get outside on the grill while its still pretty...

RAINBOW STEAK KABOBS

1 very lean steak, cut into cubes [P2-100 grams per person]
Colorful bell peppers--1 red, 1 orange, 1 yellow, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp lemon pepper
a few lemon slices [P2- only allowed 1 lemon a day]

~Toss steak cubes with salt and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling. Then toss with lemon pepper.
~Toss the bell pepper pieces with a few slices of lemons (or few drops of fresh lemon juice).
~Alternate between bell pepper and steak on skewers. Cook on a grill over medium heat for 8 minutes, turning often to let sides of bell pepper char evenly.
~Enjoy with a piece of Melba toast or Grissino breadstick.
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For the others in your family (that are NOT on the diet), I suggest serving mashed potatoes on the side.

["P2" = Phase 2, "P3" = Phase 3]
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