Ingredients: 2 lbs. lean ground chicken 1 package, fat-free (or reduced-fat) Feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup Franks buffalo sauce (can add more if desired) 1 egg or ¼ cup egg substitute 3 cloves of garlic 1/2 onion, minced 1 Mrs. Dash Classic Ranch Dip Mix packet Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking…

A great Super Bowl party would be nothing without a solid spread of snacks. Enjoy these 5 delicious and healthy game day recipes! 1. Meatball Cups 2. Zucchini Pesto Bites 3. Chunky Pineapple Guacamole with Grilled Sweet Potato Chips 4. Southwest Turkey Sliders with Avocado Slaw 5. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

3 INGREDIENT PROTEIN COOKIE 2 medium ripe bananas 1 cup oatmeal 1 scoop BariEssential Protein Powder Mash bananas in bowl with a fork. Mix in BariEssential protein powder. You may need to add a few drops of water or almond milk if dough is too dry. Lastly mix in the oats. Use a spoon to…

Ingredients 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head) 4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled ⅓ cup nonfat buttermilk 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Snipped fresh chives for garnish Cooking Instructions Cover and steam cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water until…

1 cup Chocolate BariEssential Protein Powder ⅓ cup stevia OR ⅔ cup sugar ½ cup almond butter ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ cup egg whites OR 2 eggs ¾ cup almond milk ½ tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 350. Heat almond butter in microwave for 30 seconds. Add wet ingredients and mix….

Ingredients 1 box spice cake mix (e.g. Duncan Hines) 1 can pumpkin (unsweetened) 1/3 cup sugar-free applesauce 3 eggs 1 scoop of BariEssential Vanilla powder or unflavored protein powder Optional additions: 1 cup raisins, 1 cup shredded carrots, or 1/2 cup walnuts Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 350° F. Line muffin pan with paper liners….

Ingredients 1 cup lentils 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 whole dried bay leaf 1 cup fresh chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onion 1 minced garlic clove 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp of plain greek yogurt (optional) 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder (optional) Cooking Instructions Please note: This recipe requires 8-10…

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 2 medium russet potatoes,…

Ingredients 6 ounces ground bison ⅓ cup plus 1 Tbs. breadcrumbs 1 clove garlic, crushed 3-¼ Tbs. lite soy sauce 1-¼ tsp. vegetable oil ½ onion, cut into chunks ¾ bay leaf ¼ cup dry sherry 3-¼ cups water ¼ cup white rice, uncooked 1-⅔ cups cabbage, cut into chunks 1-¼ carrots, cut diagonally into…

Ingredients 1 medium lime 6 quail, cleaned and halved ribs removed if desired 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon dired mint (optional) 1/2 cup dry white wine, sauce lime wedge, for garnish avocado, sliced for garnish mint sprig (to garnish) Cooking Instructions About…

Ingredients For Grilled Swordfish: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 1 swordfish fillet, about 3 ounces For the wrap: 1/2 cup cream cheese, low-fat whipped 1/2 teaspoon minced, fresh jalapeño pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest 1 Small Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat tortilla 1 large lettuce leaf (bibb,…

Ingredients: For the yogurt marinade and dressing: 2 cups Honey Flavored Greek Yogurt 2 cloves garlic, minced juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup chopped, fresh mint leaves salt to taste freshly ground black pepper For the chicken and vegetable kebabs: 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive…

Ingredients: 1 12-ounce can solid white tuna packed in water, drained 1 lemon 1/3 cup chopped red onion 3 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley 2 cups cooked cannellini beans (white kidney beans or use canned beans rinsed thoroughly) 1/2 cup Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette (see recipe) 12 black olives 1 pint cherry tomatoes 2 large bunches arugula,…

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small rosemary sprig, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 2/3 pound flank steak Cooking Instructions: Mix the oil, vinegar, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, and brush on the flank steak. Refrigerate for at least…

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic 2-3 teaspoons dry oregano 3 cups canned plum tomatoes, coarsely pureed with their juices salt to taste freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 8 ounces each 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or Italian parsley Cooking Instructions: Heat…

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 16-ounce package frozen black-eyed peas 1 16-ounce package frozen chopped mustard greens, or spinach 1 8-ounce package baked, seasoned and smoked tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 cups water 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to…

Ingredients 1 pound chicken thighs and/or legs salt to taste freshly ground black pepper About 1 1/3 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/3 carrot, coarsely chopped 1/3 onion, coarsely chopped 1/3 celery stalk, coarsely chopped 1/3 sprig fresh thyme, or 1/4 teaspoon dried 1 1/3 tablespoons red wine 1 1/3 pints Basic Chicken Stock…

Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins, cleaned of silver skin, tail end removed 2/3 tablespoon butter 1 1/3 cups assorted fall mushrooms (morels, shiitakes) 1 1/3 tablespoons white wine 1/8 cup shallots 2/3 teaspoon chopped thyme 1/8 cup bread crumbs salt and pepper to taste For the Marinade: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Worcestershire…

Ingredients: 1/2 mango, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped 1/2 large shallot, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/2 jalapeno pepper, or to taste, seeded 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon honey salt to taste 1/2 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined freshly ground black pepper 2 bamboo or metal skewers 1/3 cup hot, cooked…

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Chive Mustard Sauce (see recipe) salt to taste For the braised fennel: 4 large fennel bulbs 2 teaspoons canola oil For the broiled salmon: 4 Salmon Fillets, about 4 to 6 ounces each 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seeds Freshly ground black pepper (salt to taste) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 cloves…