Many people have been asking me to send them some of the Diet Solution recipes as a sample. As so many people have asked this, what I have decided to do is post 3 of my favorite recipes from the Diet Solution Program.
I was also very keen to find out what I would be eating on this diet program, and from all the emails I’m getting its clear my readers want to know this as well. So, I have decided to post a much bigger list of recipes in my review, this will be just a list, not the actual recipes.
My Top 3 Favorite Recipes From The Diet Solution
The Diet Solution Recipe #1 – Tomato–Fennel Chicken with Cauliflower and Olives
PREPARATION TIME: approximately 45 minutes
SERVES: 4
2 tsp olive oil
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine, divided
28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned is fine)
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp fennel seeds
¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp sun-dried tomatoes, minced
zest of 1 lemon
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
¼ tsp salt
? tsp pepper
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Brown chicken on both sides, cooking for about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pot; reduce heat to low. Pour off excess oil.
To the same pot, add garlic and 1 tbsp wine. Cook 1 minute. Stir in remaining wine, crushed tomatoes, broth, fennel seeds, cayenne, sun-dried tomatoes, zest, olives, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to pot. Increase heat to high to bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover pot. Simmer 25 minutes.
Stir in cauliflower florets. Simmer 10 minutes more, until chicken is cooked through and cauliflower is tender. Remove chicken to a serving platter, and top with sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
The Diet Solution Recipe #2 – Herbed Lemony Lamb Chops
(The lemony seasoning makes delicious lamb chops, whichever cut you prefer.)
PREPARATION TIME: 30–35 minutes
SERVES: 4
1 tsp lemon zest (or ½ tsp lemon pepper seasoning)
½ tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried tarragon
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp butter
4 lamb shoulder chops
Combine lemon zest, herbs, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown lamb chops on both sides, and leave in skillet. Pour seasoning over chops in skillet. Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, or until chops are tender.
Variation: The same seasoning ingredients could be used on lamb loin chops to be broiled. Reduce the amount of lemon juice to 1 tbsp and mix with herbs to make a paste. Spread on loin chops and broil 3–4 minutes per side, depending up thickness. Do not overcook.
The Diet Solution Recipe #3 – Spanish Tortilla
(This potato omelette is a traditional Spanish tapa, or appetizer, but it’s equally good for breakfast or brunch.)
PREPARATION TIME: 15 Minutes
COOKING TIME: 15 Minutes
SERVES: 6
1 pound potatoes (preferably sweet potatoes), peeled
1 large onion, diced
¼ cup olive oil
5 eggs
salt and pepper
Slice the potatoes as thin as possible and dry with a paper towel. Sauté potatoes and onions in olive oil over medium heat, turning frequently, until golden brown (about three minutes).
Meanwhile, beat the eggs with salt and pepper until foamy, 1-2 minutes. Pour the eggs over the potatoes, cover, lower the heat, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the omelette is set and the bottom is golden brown. Slide the omelette onto a plate, cover with the other plate, flip, and slide the omelette back into the pan, so that the cooked side is on top. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes longer. Cut into wedges and serve.