South Beach Diet Phase 1 Menu for Vegetarians (No Egg Version)
I have been totally ignoring the SBD principles since our Italy trip in November and slowly a few pounds have managed to creep back in. To reset my system to get rid of those carb cravings, I am...
View ArticleLamb with Spinach and Bell Peppers
Recently there was an article on Bon Appétit called 3 Reasons You Should be Cooking Lamb. The reasons listed were Nutrition, Flavor and Versatility. Those who like lamb already know about the last two...
View ArticleLemony White Beans and Asparagus Stir Fry
This is a new dish I invented during my half-hearted SBD attempt last week. The recipe itself is nothing new, but it is the unusual combination that turned out to be a surprise, a good surprise. One...
View ArticleSpinach and Cheese Egg Muffins – South Beach Diet Phase 1 Breakfast
While breakfast is the most important meal, it is the most difficult meal too, especially if you are trying to stick to a low-carb diet and are used to waking up at 8:30 am to get to a 10:00 am...
View ArticleSpiced Almonds – Spanish Tapas Style
Did I mention that I am back on Phase 1 of South Beach Diet? Work’s crazy again, but I’ve managed to stick to the plan for the past 9 days. I was totally out of control for the past few months and...
View ArticleKidney Beans and Chard in Coconut Milk
A lot of people I know are under the assumption that dieting is all about sacrificing good food and eating boring meals. Most of these folks can be put in one of two camps – they are either in awe or...
View ArticleSautéed Romanesco Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Garlic
As promised, I am continuing the SBD friendly vegetarian sides series with a simple sautéed vegetable dish. Romanesco Cauliflower aka Roman Cauliflower is also known as Romanesco broccoli and Romanesco...
View ArticleSpicy Eggplant Raita
Anybody who has had any kind of exposure to Indian cuisine must be familiar with the term Raita. Raita is the generic name for a yogurt based side usually served with biryani or Pulao. The cooling...
View ArticleRoasted Zucchini Salad with a Dill-Garlic-Mayo Dressing
Zucchini is a vegetable that I don’t have strong feelings about, neither a fan, nor a hater. But since I have been forcing myself to eat more vegetables lately, I have been experimenting with a lot...
View ArticleBaked Pesto Chicken
I just got back from a weekend of total binge in Portland with four foodies, where we consumed enough calories to survive an entire week. So tonight I needed something light and green, and this baked...
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