Mas Macho Meatballs

Today’s recipe comes to us out of the Abs Diet Book. It’s one of our go-to books for tasty meals that won’t have you hungry for more in an hour! Thinking of making these for our Super Bowl party, they’re that good! Mas Macho Meatballs (number of Powerfoods: 3) 1 pound extra-lean ground beef ½ cup…

Three Amigos Chili

Three Amigos Chili! This hearty comfort food dish is perfect on a cold January day! We found this recipe on Recipe.Rodale.com, but it’s originally from The New Abs Diet Cookbook.  The nutrition stats were too good to pass up, so we had to share. Enjoy! Serves: 6, Prep:  5min Cook: 35min,  Total: 40min  Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small…

Mahi Mahi Salad

Mahi Mahi is one of my favorite fish, because it’s not fishy! Light, flaky, and doesn’t smell! LOL 🙂 Recipe & photo credited to TheEatCleanDiet.com – and if you want to cut the fat content, feel free to reduce or leave out the coconut oil as the dressing 🙂   A clean, easy salad that breaks up the…

The Eat Clean Diet – Autum Beef Stew!

It’s getting chilly! If you’re looking for some classic comfort food that won’t bust your belt, look no further. This healthy beef stew recipe is sure to warm your belly on a cold November day. It’s easy enought to make, too! From our ALL TIME favorite series – The Eat Clean Diet, by Tosca Reno.…

The Abs Diet: Faux Fried Chicken

Who doesn’t like fried chicken?! This recipe comes to us from the Abs Diet – Eat Right Every Time Guide. This little book is packed full of recipes we love – pick up a copy if you get a chance. All of the recipes from this book are fairly simple and include healthy, whole foods…

Sparkpeople’s Meg-herita Pizza

  Oh how I would love to say this was my brilliant idea – but alas, I cannot. 😉 Pizza is a favorite in the Staggs’ house, and I will definitely be making this (with other toppings, too) for my pizza maniac husband. What a great way to have a great without busting the belt.…

Chicken Breasts with Green Chile-Almond Cream Sauce

Chicken Breasts with Green Chile-Almond Cream Sauce Here we topped seared chicken breasts with a green chile cream sauce that was inspired by green mole. A touch of cream adds an extra smoothness to the sauce, but it can be omitted if you avoid dairy. Serve with brown rice and a tossed green salad with mango and…

Thai One On

Today’s wrap is an easy & very tasty one from The Abs Diet, Eat Right Every Time guide. For you peanut butter lovers out there, this one is for you! Ingredients: 1.5 TBSP Natural Peanut Butter 1 whole wheat tortilla 2/3 cup chopped precooked chicken 3/4 cup mixed greens 1/4 cup matchstick carrots 1 teaspoon…

Foxy Lox Breakfast Sandwich

A new, healthier twist on the Lox Sandwich! This Foxy Lox recipe comes from one of our favorite power foods and clean eats books – The Abs Diet – Eat Right Every Time Guide. It’s a follow up partner book to The Abs Diet, including 789 On the go food choices and and 60 Six Minute…

Hungry Girl’s Broc ‘n Ginger Tuna Bowl

We recently spotted (and snatched up without much thought) Hungry Girl’s newest book – “300 Under 300.” It’s just what the title says – 300 dishes (breakfast, lunch & dinner) all under 300 calories per serving. This is Follow up to her book “200 Under 200” which we like – but this book is better…