Cabbage Casserole … again …

As we are only about a month away from St. Patrick’s Day, I figured it was time to re-visit my Cabbage Casserole recipe. And this time, I wanted to make sure it is fully Lean & Green compliant. So, with some minor tweaking from Nutrition Support at TSFL (some of the most amazing people on … Continue reading

Broccoli and Mushroom Casserole

Time for another new vegetarian recipe! I came across a whole collection of yummy sounding recipes that I am tweaking and working with TSFL’s Nutrition Support on. This one would still require a protein serving to make a full lean & green meal. But it’s a yummy way to have the veggie portion of your … Continue reading

Vegetarian Crockpot Lasagna

I was recently looking for some Lean & Green crockpot ideas, because I am all about the easiest meal possible. And it really doesn’t get any easier than the crockpot, right? I stumbled across a recipe for crockpot lasagna. As it was, fully vegetarian, but not approved for the 5&1 plan, because it still had … Continue reading

Sesame Chicken

Another new recipe from my friend Kim – this lady needs to start her own recipe blog! Haven’t had a bad one yet from her! One of my favorite meals when going out for Chinese food, prior to changing our eating habits, was either Sesame Beef or Sesame Chicken. So excited to have a healthy … Continue reading

Squash & Chicken Chili

This is a super yummy new recipe I found and modified … and then modified again with the help of the amazing Nutrition Support division of TSFL. So, the recipe as I am going to post it is Lean & Green approved and can be used during the weight loss portion of your program (if … Continue reading

Elk Steak in the Crockpot!

As we currently have a freezer full of elk meat (thank you hubby!), I have been on the hunt (pun intended) for creative new recipes to use it in … recipes that also comply with our Lean & Green lifestyle. And I found one that I can even do in the crockpot! You all know … Continue reading

Italian Turkey Meatballs

Thanks to my friend Kim for this great new recipe. After she sent it to us, we tried it immediately, and the entire family loved it! Super easy, super healthy and very, very yummy! Grated zucchini replaces breadcrumbs in this meatball recipe! Ingredients: 1 pkg (19 oz) lean ground turkey (93% or 99% lean) (we … Continue reading

Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Salad

I just have to admit up front … I can claim absolutely NO credit for this recipe. It is from the TSFL Lean & Green Cookbook. But it was so yummy that I just had to pass it along. If you are following this program and don’t have this recipe book yet, you really should … Continue reading

Cauliflower pizza

Okay, I can not even begin to describe to you how totally yummy this recipe is. I know it sounds bizarre, if you haven’t tried it before … but you really need to give it a chance. For my fellow Take Shape for Life/Medifast friends, this meal fits the requirements for your Lean and Green. … Continue reading