Recipe Favorites

I never post recipes on Kalyn’s Kitchen unless I really like the recipe, but this page spotlights favorites from all the good recipes on the site.  So many of the recipes I post could be classified as favorites that I’m not keeping up that well with adding them to this page. However you can use the Recipes-by-Photo Page for Favorites or check Kalyn’s Kitchen Assorted Favorites on Pinterest to see photos of my favorites.

Best of the Year Recipe Collections:

Favorite Recipe Collections:
The Top Ten Most Popular Low-Carb Zucchini Recipes on Kalyn’s Kitchen

Kalyn’s Top Ten Low-Carb Recipes with Cabbage

15+ Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Wraps with Lettuce, Collards, and Cabbage

Kalyn’s Top Ten Low-Carb Breakfasts to Bake on the Weekend and Eat All Week

10 Amazing Low-Carb Recipes for Zucchini Noodles

10 Favorite Tomato Salads to Make with Garden Tomatoes and Ten Honorable Mentions

20+ Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Fish and Shellfish Recipes for Spring

20+ Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Casserole Recipes

25 Favorite Amazing Salads with Feta Cheese

25 Favorite Healthy Cucumber Salads to Keep You Cool

25 Favorite Healthy Grilling Recipes for Chicken, Fish, Pork, Beef, and Vegetables

20 Favorite Asparagus Recipes from Kalyn’s Kitchen (plus many more recipe ideas from my friends)

Favorite Healthy Grilling Recipes for the Last Weeks of Summer

10 Favorite Deliciously Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes that are Perfect for Thanksgiving

10 Favorite Deliciously-Healthy Green Vegetable Recipes that are Perfect for Thanksgiving 

10 Favorite Deliciously-Healthy Salads that are Perfect for Thanksgiving

10 Easy and Amazing Vegetarian Recipes using Butternut Squash 2013

10 Amazing Meatless Monday Soup Recipes to Welcome the Arrival of Fall – 2013

50 Favorite Zucchini Recipes (for “Sneak Some Zucchini on to Your Neighbor’s Porch Day” – 2013

20 Favorite Beat-the-Heat Summer Salads to Make with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken

10 Favorite Pasta Salads to Make for Summer Parties

20 Favorite Healthy Recipes Ideas for a Delicious Mother’s Day Brunch

Slow Cooker from Scratch Celebrates a Year of Delicious Slow Cooker Food (favorite picks from my other blog, Slow Cooker from Scratch)

20 Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes to Enjoy – Suitable for The South Beach Diet Phase One

Grilling Ideas for the Fourth of July – 2007

Grilling Ideas for the Fourth of July – 2008

10 Favorite Grilling Recipes and Tips for Grilling for National Barbecue Month 2011

10 Favorite “Dad-Friendly” Grilling Ideas for Father’s Day 2011

10 Favorite Salads with Beans for Indian Summer Picnics (or lunches for work) 2011 

Salute to Swiss Chard (Favorite Recipes with Chard 2011) 

10 Favorite Phase One Soups to Help You Get Through December 2011

Kalyn’s Picks:  20 Current Favorite Salads and Side Dishes for Outdoor Eating 2012  

10 Easy Ideas from Kalyn for Vegetables on the Grill 2012

Friday Favorites Recipe Collections ( Posts about 5  favorite recipes with a common theme)
Five Favorite Pumpkin Recipes

Five Favorite Casseroles

Five Favorite Salads with Cabbage

Five Favorite Phase One Recipes for Chicken Breasts

Five Favorite Phase One Soups

Five Favorite South Beach Diet Phase One Breakfasts

Five Favorite Bean Soups or Stew for Autumn

Five Favorite Recipes for Roasted Winter Squash

Favorite Uses for Leftover Turkey 

Holiday Favorites Recipe Collections
25+ Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb and Gluten Free Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads

Twenty-Five Healthy Mexican Food Dinners for Cinco de Mayo

Five Delicious Recipes for Black-Eyed Peas for Good Luck in the New Year

Ten Favorite Deliciously-Healthy Green Vegetable Recipes that are Perfect for Thanksgiving 

Ten Favorite Deliciously-Healthy Salads that are Perfect for Thanksgiving

Christmas Favorites:  Five Favorite Appetizers for Holiday Parties  

Christmas Favorites:  Five Favorite Breakfasts for Christmas Morning

Christmas Favorites:  Five Favorite CrockPot Meals to Cook While You’re Busy Having Holiday Fun

Ten Healthy and Amazing Thanksgiving Side Dishes (for Canadian Thanksgiving 2013)

Thanksgiving Recipe Favorites (for Canadian Thanksgiving 2010)

Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Low-Sugar or Sugar-Free Chocolate Treats for Your Valentine (many are gluten-free)

Healthier Irish-Inspired Recipes for St.  Patrick’s Day

Five Favorite Recipes with Asparagus for Easter Brunch or Lunch

Favorite Healthier Sweet Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving 2011 

Favorite Appetizers or Snacks:
Sweet Potato Appetizer Bites with Feta and Green Onions (phase 2 or 3)

Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots (all phases)

Grandma Denny’s Vegetable Dip (plus Kalyn’s Updated Version) (all phases; use approved veggies for phase one)

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto or Spread (phase 2 or 3 with pita, phase one with veggies)

Dad’s Favorites:  Shrimp Cocktail with Low-Sugar Cocktail Sauce (all phases with reduced-sugar ketchup

Favorite Beans:
Slow Cooker Spicy Brown Rice and Black Bean Cheesy Bowl (phase 2 or 3)

Pressure Cooker Mexican Beans with Avocado-Poblano Salsa (all phases; limit portion size for Phase One)

Favorite Beef:
Pressure Cooker Corned Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce (all phases, but an occasional treat for the South Beach Diet due to the amount of fat)

Beefy and Cheesy Low-Carb Green Chile Bake (all phases)

Slow Cooker Green Chile Shredded Beef Cabbage Bowl with Avocado Salsa (all phases)

Cuban Flank Steak (all phases)

Savory Marinade for Chicken, Pork, or Beef (all phases)

Kubideh – Grilled Ground Meat on Skewers with Middle Eastern Spices (all phases)

Marinated Flank Steak (London Broil) (all phases)

Southwestern Stuffed Peppers (phase 2 or 3)

Leftover Roast Beef Italian Stew (all phases)

Greek Meatballs (all phases)

South Beach Phase One Meatloaf with Tomatoes, Fennel, and Flax Seed Meal (all phases)

Favorite Breads
Bread Machine Recipe for 100% Whole Wheat Bread with Oats, Bran, and Flax seed (phase 2 or 3)

Favorite Breakfasts:
Low-Carb Breakfast Tacos with Sausage, Peppers, and Eggs (phase 2 or 3)

Southwestern Crustless Breakfast Tarts (all phases)

Crustless Breakfast Tarts with Mushrooms and Goat Cheese (all phases)

Baked Eggs Skillet with Avocado and Spicy Tomatoes (all phases)

Power Greens Breakfast Casserole with Feta and Mozzarella (all phases)

Baked Eggs and Asparagus with Parmesan (all phases)

Slow Cooker Frittata with Broccoli, Ham, and Swiss (all phases) 

Green Chile and Cheese Egg Muffins (all phases)

Sausage, Mushrooms, and Feta Baked with Eggs (all phases)

Broccoli Cheese Breakfast Casserole (all phases)

Mushroom and Feta Breakfast Casserole (all phases)

Zucchini and Green Chile Breakfast Casserole (all phases)

Cottage Cheese and Egg Breakfast Muffins with Ham and Cheddar (phase 2 or 3, although the amount of flour is very small)

Egg Muffins Revisited, Again (all phases)

Egg Burritos To Die For (phase 2 or 3 with low-carb or whole wheat tortillas)

Alanna’s Peanut Butter Oatmeal (phase 2 or 3)

Southwestern Egg Casserole (all phases)

Un-Scrambled Eggs (Mini Frittata) with Bacon, Feta, and Green Onions (all phases, this has a minimal amount of bacon, or you can use turkey bacon)

Bobbi’s Egg and Green Chile Breakfast Casserole (all phases)

Favorite Casseroles:
Low-Carb Sausage and Roasted Peppers Mock Lasagna Casserole (all phases)

Low-Carb Deconstructed Pizza Casserole (all phases but probably a once-in-a-while treat if you don’t use turkey pepperoni)

20+ Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Casserole Recipes

Leftover Corned Beef Low-Carb Reuben Bake (all phases, but an occasional treat for South Beach Diet due to the amount of fat)

Sausage, Peppers, and Mushrooms Low-Carb Cheesy Bake (all phases)

Low-Carb Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake (all phases, but maybe only as an occasional treat for Phase One due to fat content)

Beefy and Cheesy Low-Carb Green Chile Bake (all phases) 

Low-Carb Turkey Casserole with Mushrooms, Mozzarella, and Cauliflower Rice (all phases)

Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin (phase 2 or 3)

Low-Carb Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole (Phase 3 or Phase 2 for an occasional treat)

Low-Carb Cauliflower Rice Southwestern Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Poblanos (all phases)

Casserole with Brown Rice, Ground Turkey, Green Pepper, Mushrooms, and Feta (phase 2 or 3)

Spicy Green Chile Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef, Black Beans, and Tomatoes (all phases)

Layered Mexican Casserole with Chicken, Green Chiles, Pinto Beans, and Cheese (all phases, but limit portion size for Phase One)  

Vegetarian Green Chile and Pinto Bean Layered Mexican Casserole (all phases; limit serving size for Phase One)

Deconstructed Stuffed Cabbage Casserole (phase 2 or 3)

Grilled Zucchini Low-Carb Lasagna with Italian Sausage, Tomato, and Basil Sauce (all phases)

Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zuchini Cups (all phases)

Green Chile and Chicken Mock Enchilada Casserole (all phases) 

Leftover Turkey (or chicken) Shepherd’s Pie Casserole with Garlic-Parmesan Cauliflower topping (Phase 2 or 3)

Better-than-Mom’s Chicken, Broccoli, and Quinoa Curry Casserole with Creamy Curry Sauce (phase 2 or 3) 

Baked Pesto Chicken (all phases)

Brown Rice Casserole with Leftover Turkey (or chicken), Mushrooms, Sour Cream, Cheese, and Thyme (phase 2 or 3)

Whole Wheat Orzo Casserole with Salmon, Asparagus, and Feta (phase 2 or 3)

Baked Whole Wheat Spaghetti Casserole with Turkey Italian Sausage and Mozzarella (phase 2 or 3)

Vegetarian Lasagna with Kale and Mushroom-Tomato Sauce (phase 2 or 3 with whole wheat or Dreamfields pasta) 

Cheesy Vegetarian Brown Rice Casserole with Broccoli and Mushrooms (Phase 2 or 3) 

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Brown Rice, Mushrooms, and Feta (Phase 2 or 3) 

Favorite Chicken (or Turkey):
Low-Carb Baked Chicken Nuggets with Mustard, Almond, and Parmesan (all phases)

Easy Spicy Asian Chicken (Phase 2 or 3)

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowl (all phases)

Baked Buffalo Chicken with Melted Blue Cheese (all phases, but use blue cheese sparingly for South Beach Diet)

Low-Carb Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Bake (all phases, but maybe only as an occasional treat for Phase One due to fat content)

Low-Carb Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken Tacos with Poblano-Cabbage Slaw (Phase 2 or 3)

Thai-Inspired Ground Turkey Stir Fry with Basil and Peppers (all  phases, but best to use an approved sweetener for Phase One)

Low-Carb Cauliflower Rice Southwestern Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Poblanos (all phases)

Ottolenghi’s Turkey-Zucchini Broiled Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce and Sumac (all phases)

Janet’s Mustard Chicken (all phases)

Chicken with Asparagus and Three Cheeses (all phases, but probably a “once-in-a-while-treat” due to the amount of cheese)

Chicken Breasts with Cilantro and Red Thai Curry Peanut Sauce (all phases)

Baked Pesto Chicken (all phases)

Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Tarragon-Mustard Pan Sauce (all phases)

Turkey and Guacamole Quesadillas (phase 2 or 3)

Leftover Turkey (or Chicken) Casserole with Brown Rice, Mushrooms, Sour Cream, Cheese, and Thyme (phase 2 or 3)

Low-Sugar (or sugar-free) Teriyaki Chicken (all phases with Splenda only, phase 2 or 3 with brown sugar)

Savory Marinade for Chicken, Pork, or Beef (all phases)

Grilled Chicken Sanpete Kabobs (all phases)

Very Greek Grilled Chicken (all phases)

Forbidden City Chicken (phase 2 or 3 with brown sugar, or phase one with Splenda)

Completely Foolproof 100% Delicious Grilled Chicken (all phases)

Rosemary Mustard Grilled Chicken (all phases)

Grilled Fusion Chicken (all phases)

Chicken with Roasted Lemons, Green Olives, and Capers (phase 2 or 3)

Greek Lemon Chicken (all phases)

Chicken Stuffed with Green Chiles and Cheese (phase 2 or 3)

Chicken Picatta with Fried Capers (all phases)

Grilled Lime and Chile Chicken with Mango and Red Bell Pepper Salsa (phase 2 or 3 or phase 1 without the salsa)

Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Warm Tomato-Tarragon Salsa (all phases)

Baked Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Basil, and Goat Cheese (phase 2 or 3, phase one version linked in recipe)

Parmesan Chicken (phase 2 or 3)

Chicken Salad with Basil and Parmesan (all phases, maybe a “once in a while treat” due to fat content)

Favorite Condiments or Sauce:
World’s Best Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (all phases)

Dad’s Favorites:  Shrimp Cocktail with Low-Sugar Cocktail Sauce (all phases with reduced-sugar ketchup

Ultra-Easy Double-Dill Diet Friendly Tartar Sauce (all phases)

Favorite Crockpot:
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowl (all phases) 

Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Ham, Spinach, and Thyme (all phases)

Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl (all phases)

Slow Cooker Cauliflower Rice Greek Chicken Bowl (all phases)

Slow Cooker Green Chile Shredded Beef Cabbage Bowl with Avocado Salsa (all phases) 

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Soup (phase 2 or 3)

Slow Cooker Vegan Brown Rice Mexican Bowl with Black Beans, Bell Peppers, and Poblano-Avocado Salsa (phase 2 or 3)

Slow Cooker Spicy Vegetarian Pinto Bean and Chard Burritos (phase 2 or 3; this would be vegan without the cheese)

Slow Cooker Browns-in-the-Crockpot Spicy Ground Beef for Tacos, Burritos, and Taco Salad (Use the meat for taco salad or lettuce-wrap tacos for Phase One; tacos and burritos would be Phase 2 or 3 with whole wheat tortillas.)

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos with Spicy Slaw and Avocado (phase 2 or 3 with whole wheat or low-carb tortillas.)

CrockPot Recipe for Southwestern Pot Roast (all phases)

Balsamic and Onion Pot Roast and How to Make Pot Roast in a CrockPot (all phases)

Slow Cooker Chicken-Andouille Stew (all phases without the rice; phase 2 or 3 if served with rice)

Slow Cooker Spicy Brown Rice and Black Bean Cheesy Bowl (phase 2 or 3)

Slow Cooker Brown Rice Veggie Bowl with Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, Zucchini, and Feta (Phase 2 or 3) 

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken with Lime and Melted Mozzarella (all phases)

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew with Coconut Milk (phase 2 or 3)

Sriracha-Pineapple Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches with Easy Guacamole (phase 2 or 3)

Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Tip Roast with Balsamic Vinegar, Rosemary, and Red Onion (all phases)

Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Roast with Spicy Peanut Sauce (all phases) 

CrockPot Salsa Pork Chops with Cumin, Garlic, and Lime (all phases)

Crockpot Recipe for Sausage, Beans, and Greens (all phases)

Corned Beef with Veggies and Horseradish Sauce (Corned beef and cabbage phase one, but an occasional treat for South Beach Dieters, carrots phase 2 or 3)

Chicken Fajitas in the Crockpot (phase 2 or 3 with whole wheat tortillas, can be eaten without tortilla for phase one)

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Low-Sugar Barbecue Sauce (all phases without the brown sugar; phase 2 or 3 with it)

Bavarian Roast Pork with Sour Cream Gravy (all phases)

Slow Cooker Spicy Brown Rice with Sausage and Peppers (Phase 2 or 3)

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli Soup with Whole Wheat Orzo (phase 2 or 3)

Slow Cooker Thai-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup with Red Bell Pepper, Lime, and Cilantro (phase 2 or 3)

Slow Cooker Recipe for Beef and Refried Bean Chili with Salsa and Lime (all phases, but a small serving for phase one) 

CrockPot Black Bean Chili with Lime and Cilantro (all phases)

Favorite Desserts:
Greek Yogurt Dessert with Hazelnut Agave and Shaved Dark Chocolate (Phase 2 or 3)

Low-Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie (phase 3 or a “once-in-a-while-treat” for phase 2)

Peach and Berry Cobbler (phase 2 or 3)

Reduced Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake (phase 3 or a “once in a while treat” for Thanksgiving)

Easy Strawberries Romanoff (phase 3 or a “once-in-a-while treat for phase 2)

Favorite Fish or Shellfish:
Easy Paleo Shrimp and Avocado Salad (all phases)

Fish Taco Cabbage Bowl (all phases)

Roasted Barramundi with Tomato and Olive Relish (all phases)

Spicy Roasted Shrimp with Garlic, Sumac, and Aleppo Pepper (all phases)

Dad’s Favorites:  Shrimp and Macaroni Salad (phase 2 or 3 if made with Dreamfields Macaroni)

Dad’s Favorites:  Shrimp Cocktail with Low-Sugar Cocktail Sauce (all phases with reduced-sugar ketchup)

Dad’s Favorites:  Spicy Roasted Green Beans (or Broccoli) and Shrimp (all phases)

Dad’s Favorites:  Quick and Easy Spicy Broiled Shrimp (all phases)

Salmon Patties (all phases when made with almond meal)

Grilled Halibut with Garlic Cilantro Sauce (all phases)

Soy Grilled Shrimp with Asian Vegetables (phase two or three)

Sauteed Scallops with Garlic (phase 2 or 3 due to flour)

Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and ginger (all phases)

Grilled Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato, Olive, Caper, and Parsley Relish (all phases)

Grilled Sea Scalops with Paprika and Cilantro Salsa (all phases)

Favorite Fruit:
Easy Recipe for Red, White, and Blueberry Salad (probably phase 3 or a small serving for Phase 2)

Favorite Grilling:
Garlic, Lemon, and Herb Grilled Chicken Breasts (all phases)

Very Greek Grilled Chicken (all phases)

Kubideh – Grilled Ground Meat on Skewers with Middle Eastern Spices (all phases)

World’s Easiest Grilled Sausage and Zucchini Kabobs (with red pepper or red onion optional – all phases)

Completely Foolproof 100% Delicious Grilled Chicken (all phases)

Rosemary Mustard Grilled Chicken (all phases)

Grilled Fusion Chicken (all phases)

Grilled Lime and Chile Chicken with Mango and Red Bell Pepper Salsa (phase 2 or 3 or phase 1 without the salsa)

Marinated Flank Steak (London Broil) (all phases)

Grilled Halibut with Garlic Cilantro Sauce (all phases)

Soy Grilled Shrimp with Asian Vegetables (phase two or three)

Grilled Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato, Olive, Caper, and Parsley Relish (all phases)

Grilled Sea Scalops with Paprika and Cilantro Salsa (all phases)

Grilled Pork Chops with Lemon, Garlic, and Sage (all phases)

Chile-Mustard Pork Kabobs (all phases)

Grilled Lime and Chipotle Pork Chops (all phases)

Favorite Pasta (including Veggie Noodles):
Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Cherry Tomato, Sausage, and Herb Sauce (all phases)

Rustic Pasta Sauce Recipe with Italian Sausage, Zucchini, and Sage (with Dreamfields or whole wheat pasta, phase 2 or 3)

Dad’s Favorites:  Shrimp and Macaroni Salad (phase 2 or 3 if made with Dreamfields Macaroni)

Macaroni and Cheese with a Grown-up Twist (phase 3 if made with Dreamfields or whole wheat macaroni)

Spaghetti with Italian Sausage and Arugula (phase 2 or 3)

Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce for Pasta (phase 2 or 3)

Pasta Salad with Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Zucchini, and Basil (phase 2 or 3 with Dreamfields or whole-grain pasta)

Shrimp and Macaroni Salad (phase 2 or 3, a “once-in-a-while treat” due to amount of mayo)

Favorite Pork:
Savory Marinade for Chicken, Pork, or Beef (all phases)

Grilled Pork Chops with Lemon, Garlic, and Sage (all phases)

Chile-Mustard Pork Kabobs (all phases)

Grilled Lime and Chipotle Pork Chops (all phases)

Milk-Braised Pork Chops (phase 2 or 3)

Favorite Rice or Side Dishes:
Fried Cauliflower Rice with Shrimp, Sugar Snap Peas, and Red Pepper (all phases)

Quinoa Side Dish with Mushrooms, Green Onions, and Parmesan (phase 2 or 3) 

Whole Wheat and Mushroom Stuffing (phase 2 or 3)

Whole Wheat Stuffing with Sage, Italian Sausage, and Pears (phase 2 or 3)

Georgette’s Really Lemony Greek Pilafi (phase 2 or 3)

Wild Rice with Sausage and Mushrooms (phase 2 or 3)

Lake Powell Spicy Rice (phase 2 or 3)

Indian Spiced Lentils (all phases)

Favorite Salads or Salad Dressings:
Green Bean, Tomato, Onion, and Basil Summer Salad (all phases)

Low-Carb Rotisserie Chicken Christmas Salad (all phases)

Chicken, Pesto, and Zucchini Noodle Salad (all phases)

Cucumber, Avocado, and Garbanzo Salad with Feta, Lemon, and Mint (all phases, use portion control for phase one)

Zucchini Noodle Mock Pasta Salad (all phases)

Power Greens Salad with Blueberries and Almonds (phase 2 or 3)

Green Chile Turkey Taco Salad with Peppers and avocado (all phases) 

Easy Recipe for Red, White, and Blueberry Salad (probably phase 3 or a small serving for Phase 2)

Asian Quinoa Salad with Snap Peas, Red Bell Pepper. Celery, and Peanuts (phase 2 or 3)

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Feta, Capers, Red Bell Pepper, and Green Onions (all phases)

Spinach and Kale Salad with Greek Flavors and Feta-Lemon Vinaigrette (all phases)

Marinated Tomato Salad with Parsley and Marjoram Dressing, and Ten More Tomato Salads for Summer (all phases for the Marinated Tomato Salad; check ingredients for salads from other blogs)

Crunchy Chopped Salad with Gorgonzola and Radishes (phases 2 or 3 with carrots; all phases if you leave out the carrots)

Arugula and Gorgonzola Salad with Balsamic Vinegar (all phases)

Leftover Chicken Chopped Salad with Red Pepper, Olives, and Feta (all phases)

Dad’s Favorites:  Shrimp and Macaroni Salad (phase 2 or 3 if made with Dreamfields Macaroni)

Wake-Up-Your-Mouth Thai Cucumber Salad (all phases)

Grilled Zucchini Greek Salad (all phases)

Marinated Zucchini Salad with Olives, Artichokes, Red Pepper, and Red Onion (all phases)

Cucumber and Avocado Salad with Lime, Mint, and Feta (all phases)

Carrot, Parsley and Chickpea Salad with Feta and Cumin (phase 2 or 3)

Cucumber, Onion, and Parsley Salad with Feta (all phases)

Black Bean and Pepper Salad with Cilantro and Lime (all phases)

Arugula and Sweet Mini-Pepper Salad (all phases)

Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Marinated Garbanzo Beans, Feta, and Herbs (all phases)

Cafe Rio Style Creamy Tomatillo Dressing (all phases)American Greek Salad (all phases)

Leftover Chicken Chopped Salad with Cafe Rio Style Creamy Tomatillo Dressing (all phases)

Mediterranean Salad with Hummus Dressing, Olives, Capers, and Feta (all phases)

Black Bean, Rice, and Cilantro Salad (phase 2 or 3)

Southwest Chicken Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing (all phases)

Sliced Tomato, Olive, and Goat Cheese Salad (all phases)

Middle Eastern Tomato Salad (all phases)

Kalyn’s Tabbouleh with Almonds (phase 2 or 3)

Pasta Salad with Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Zucchini, and Basil (phase 2 or 3 with Dreamfields or whole-grain pasta)

Black Bean and Pepper Salad with Cilantro and Lime (beans are allowed for phase 1, but I would eat this for phase 2 or 3)

Mary’s Perfect Salad with Spring Lettuce Mix (all phases)

Southwest Chicken Salad (all phases)

Shrimp and Macaroni Salad (phase 2 or 3, a “once-in-a-while treat” due to amount of mayo)

Hearts of Palm Salad with Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta (all phases)

Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta (all phases, has a very minimal amount of bacon or use Canadian bacon)

Greek Salad with Marinated Onions and Oregano (all phases)

Blue Cheese Coleslaw (all phases, a “once-in-a-while treat” due to fat content)

Chicken Salad with Basil and Parmesan (all phases, maybe a “once in a while treat” due to fat content)

Favorite Soups and Stews:
Zucchini and Yellow Squash Soup with Rosemary and Parmesan – Stovetop or Pressure Cooker (all phases)

Stuffed Pepper Soup (phase 2 or 3)

Ground Turkey and Barley Soup with Mushrooms and Spinach (phase 2 or 3)

Cannellini Bean and Sausage Stew with Tomatoes and Basil (all phases)

Greek Egg-Lemon-Rice Soup with Thyme / Avgolemono Soup (phase 2 or 3)

White Bean Soup with Ham and Rosemary (Phase 2 or 3 with carrots, can be phase one if carrots are left out)

Coconut-Lime Turkey (or Chicken) and Rice Soup (phase 2 or 3)

Turkey and Cannellini Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Rosemary (all phases)

Leftover Turkey and Sweet Potato Soup with Black Beans and Lime (phase 2 or 3)

Crockpot of Stovetop Garbanzo Bean Soup with Garlic, Sumac, Olive Oil, and Lemon (all phases)

Crockpot or Stovetop Cannellini Bean and Kale Soup with Ham and Sherry Vinegar (all phases)

Navy Bean and Refried Bean Stew with Ham, Leeks, and Tomatoes (all phases)

Crockpot Sausage, Peppers, and Cannellini Bean Stew with Parmesan (all phases)

Pressure Cooker or Stovetop Pinto Bean and Ground Beef Stew with Cumin and Cilantro (all phases)

Goulash Soup with Red Peppers and Cabbage (all phases)

Ground Beef and Sauerkraut Soup (all phases)

Crockpot or Stovetop Recipe for Anasazi Bean and Cabbage Soup (all phases if you leave out carrots, phase 2 or 3 with carrots)

Italian Sausage and Bean Soup with Chard (all phases)

Hopping John Soup for New Year’s (all phases)

Chicken, Black Bean, and Cilantro Soup (all phases)

Taco Soup (all phases, with cautions in recipe)

Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup (phase 2 or 3, or all phases if you leave out the macaroni)

Turkey Barley Soup (phase 2 or 3)

Split Pea Soup with Ham, Bay Leaves, Epazote, and Red Bell Pepper or Carrots (all phases, but use red bell pepper for phase one)

Favorite Vegetables:
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Mizithra and Browned Butter (all phases; use moderate amount of butter)

Val’s Kid-Friendly Broiled Zucchini with Mozzarella and Pepperoni (all phases, best to use turkey pepperoni for South Beach Diet)

Sweet Potato Gratin with Goat Cheese, Parmesan, and Thyme (Phase 2 or 3)

Low-Carb Cauliflower Rice Southwestern Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Poblanos (all phases)

Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Cherry Tomato, Sausage, and Herb Sauce (all phases)

Al’s Hungarian Summer Squash with Sour Cream, Paprika, and Dill (This has a tiny bit of butter and flour, so if you’re following the letter-of-the-law, probably phase 2 or 3 for South Beach.)

Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Sauteed with Vegetables and Feta (all phases)

Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Tots (all phases) 

Easy and Amazing Roasted Asparagus with Gremolata (all phases)

How to Cook Artichokes in a Pressure Cooker (all phases)

Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan (all phases)

Sauteed Asparagus with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts (all phases)

Roasted Asparagus with Garlic (all phases)

Broccoli Gratin with Swiss and Parmesan (all phases, probably a “once in a while treat”)

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic (all phases)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Avocado and Pecans (all phases) 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts (all phases)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Gorgonzola Cheese (all phases)

Shredded and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds and Parmesan (all phases)

Agave and Balsamic Glazed and Roasted Buttercup Squash (phase 2 or3)

Roasted Butternut Squash with Lime and Rosemary (phase 2 or 3)

Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary, Pecans, and Gorgonzola Cheese (phase 2 or 3)

Roasted Butternut Squash with Moroccan Spices (phase 2 or 3)

Roasted Butternut Squash with Lemon, Thyme, and Parmesan (phase 2 or 3)

Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar (phase 2 or 3)

Pureed Cauliflower with Garlic, Parmesan and Goat Cheese (all phases)

Twice-Baked Cauliflower (all phases, a “once in a while treat” due to amount of cheese and small amount of bacon)

Spicy Grilled Eggplant with Red Pepper, Parsley, and Mint (all phases)

Stir-Fried Green Beans with Lemon, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts (all phases)

Garlic-Roasted Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds (all phases)

Onion Gratin with Rosemary and Thyme (all phases but probably a “once-in-a-while-treat”)

Spaghetti Squash and Chard Gratin (all phases)

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Red Onion, Rosemary, and Parmesan (phase 2 or 3)

Spicy Crockpot Sweet Potatoes (phase 2 or 3)

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries (phase 2 or 3)

Soy-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Sesame Seeds (phase 2 or 3)

Roasted Winter Squash and Sausage with Herbs (phase 2 or 3)

Ratatouille Wanna-Be (all phases)

Monster Zucchini and Basil Strata (all phases)

Cheesy Zucchini with Garlic and Parsley (all phases, a “once in a while treat” due to amount of cheese)

Roasted Zucchini with Green Onions, Feta Cheese, and Basil (all phases)