Thanks DebN!

this is from our index where your link is located:
Links to some great South Beach Recipe sites:

From Dr Weil's daily recipe:



Good for all phases of South Beach.

From today's free South Beach Daily Dish email:



Quick Chicken Gumbo

When the weather outside is cold and frightful, there's nothing better than a bowl of hot soup to warm your soul. This soup fits the bill, and best of all, it's simple to make.

Makes 2 servings

Description
Gumbo is known for being a hearty Southern American stew. Often it's served over rice, but our version doesn't need it — it's thick enough to be eaten on its own, which makes it perfect for Phase 1 dieters.

Ingredients
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced small
1/2 green bell pepper, diced small
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
1/2 (14 1/2–ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen cut okra, thawed
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasoning, or to taste
1 teaspoon gumbo filé powder (optional)

Instructions
1. Cut raw chicken into strips or cubes.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and add to skillet. Give pan a good shake every now and then to sear chicken on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add broth, tomatoes with their liquid, and okra. Stir to break up the okra, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until everything is heated through and slightly thickened.
4. Stir in hot sauce and Creole or Cajun seasoning. If you want a thicker gumbo, turn off the heat, add the gumbo filé powder (ground sassafras leaves — traditional in Cajun cooking), and stir for another 1 to 2 minutes. If gumbo becomes too thick, thin to taste with additional chicken broth or hot water.

Nutritional Information:
213 calories
9 g total fat (2 g sat)
37 mg cholesterol
16 g carbohydrate
17 g protein
5 g fiber
340 mg sodium


http://www.southbeachdiet.com:80/sb...d_20080102.aspx

SOUTH BEACH RECIPES INDEX


Links to some great South Beach Recipe sites:

ivillage exclusive: 10 Best South Beach Recipes
Recipegal.com South Beach Recipes
Southbeach.allrecipes.com
KraftHealthyLiving.com - South Beach Recipes
Prevention.com - South Beach Recipes
Foodgeeks.com - South Beach Recipes
SouthBeachRecipes.com
SouthBeach-diet-plan.com
Kalyn’s Kitchen
The South Beach Gourmet
South Beach Diet - Century Club Recipes
South Beach Diet for Idiots
South Beach-Diet-Recipes.com


Links to some great threads/articles giving advice, tips and ideas that can help with eating the South Beach way:

South Beach Super Foods
Seasonal Eating
Slow down to a quick roast
Hanukkah Recipes on the South Beach Diet
How to make a Vinaigarette
Easy and Tasty Ways to Cook Fish
How to keep your vegetables healthy
Thanksgiving on the Beach: Great Recipes and Menu Options



Recipe Index of Recipes in this thread

(Recipes are sorted into categories, and the same recipe may be found in several categories in the index).


Soup:

Chrissi’s Spicy Meatball Soup ~ Demi’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup ~ Soupe au Pistou ~ Fluffybear’s Minestrone Soup ~ Cream of Broccoli Soup ~ Roasted Tomato Soup ~ South Beach Tomato Soup ~ Egg Drop Soup ~ White Bean Soup with Greens ~ Hearty Minestrone ~ Spicy Turnip and Lentil Dhal Soup ~ Brilliant Broccoli Soup ~ Curried Zucchini Soup ~ Chilled Cucumber and Mint Soup ~ Hot & Sour Thai Chicken Broth ~ Bloody Mary Soup ~ Slow-cooked Root Vegetable Soup ~ Slow-cooked Celery & Celeriac Soup ~ Cabbage, Leek and Butter Bean Soup ~ Creamy Tomato Soup ~ Quick Chicken Gumbo


Appetisers:

Shrimp Salad in Cucumber Cups ~ Demi’s Ceviche ~ Sun-dried Tomato Hummus


Chicken/Turkey Dishes:

Demi's South Beach Coconut Chicken ~ Thai Chicken Cakes ~ Yoghurt Spiced Chicken Breast ~ Ginger & Garlic Chicken with Pak Choi ~ Lemon-Tarragon Chicken Salad in Butter Lettuce Cups ~ Greens, Chicken, and Citrus Salad ~ Chrissi’s Spicy Turkey Balls ~ Baked Barbecue Chicken with South Beach Barbecue Sauce ~ Warm Chicken Salad with Pine Nuts ~ Demi’s Chili ~ Moroccan Grilled Chicken ~ Judy’s Turkey Chili ~ Asian Chicken Salad Wraps ~ Seakay’s Aunt’s Chicken Chili ~ Quick-roast poussin with lemon, sweet potato and red onions ~ Tomato & Basil Chicken Stew ~ Chicken & Watercress Dumplings with Miso Broth ~ Chicken with Herby Winter Vegetables ~ Chili Salsa Verde (Turkey version) ~ Chicken Capri ~ Chicken Tikka Masala ~ Poached Chicken Sandwich with Lemon-Caper Mayo ~ Moroccan Chicken With Eggplant Garbanzo Ragout ~ Glendora’s Bite-U-Back Chili ~ White Chipotle Chicken Chili ~ Baked chicken with aubergine, courgette and tomato ragout ~ Curried Chicken Salad ~ Grilled Lemon Chicken Kebabs ~ Rigatoni with Turkey Sausage & Mozzarella ~ Lamb Burgers with Herbed Yoghurt ~ Classic Northern Chicken Curry ~ Succulent Chicken Tikka ~ Spiced Lemony Chicken ~ Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Goat Cheese and Arugula ~ Buffalo Chicken Bites ~ Poached Chicken with Tarragon Mayonnaise ~ Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Tacos ~ Southwest Barbecued Chicken with Tomato Red Pepper Dressing ~ Turkey & White Bean Chili ~ Lemon Chicken Parcels with Sweet Potato ~ Taco Skillet ~ Traditional Turkey ~ Quick Chicken Gumbo


Fish Dishes:

Coconut Shrimp Curry ~ Mediterranean Tuna Salad ~ Demi's Tuna Salsa Salad ~ Thai Monkfish Lime and Coconut Stir-fry ~ Tuna and Bean Salad ~ Grilled Salmon with Rosemary ~ Autumn Fish Tagine ~ Grilled Shrimp with Chipotle Dip ~ Demi’s Ceviche ~ Cod with courgettes, brown butter and capers ~ Sweet Peppers with Seafood and Rocket ~ Monkfish kebabs with pomegranate salsa ~ Cioppino alla Toscana (Tuscan Fish Stew) ~ Chunky Gazpacho Salad With Citrus Scallops ~ Barbecued Sardines with Summer Herb Sauce ~ Grilled Tuna with Teriyaki Glace ~ Dilled Shrimp Salad with Herb-Dill Dressing ~ Yoghurt Simmered Fish ~ Jamie Oliver's grilled tuna with tomato coriander salsa ~ Pan-Seared Salmon with Fennel & Dill Salsa ~ Cod with Roasted Shallots & Tomatoes ~ Cod in Proscuitto with Chili ~ Cod with Leeks & Shitake Mushrooms ~ Marinated Tomato and Sardine Salad ~ Grilled Sesame Salmon ~ Salmon, Tofu and Broccoli Patties


Meat Dishes ~ Beef/Lamb/Pork:

Tuscan Grilled Steak ~ Warm Beef Salad ~ Demi’s Chili ~ Garlic and Soy Grilled Pork Chops ~ Seakay’s Ground Beef Casserole ~ Braised Lamb with Flageolet Beans ~ Lamb burger with oregano, cumin and vine tomatoes ~ Braised Beef Goulash with Smoked Pimenton ~ Chili Salsa Verde (Pork version) ~ -o-‘s Eggplant Lasagna-ish ~ Spiced Lamb Koftas braised in Tomato Sauce ~ Sage & Rosemary Pork ~ Lamb Brochettes ~ Brussel Sprouts Meatballs ~ Chipotle-Rubbed Steak Wraps ~ Crown Roast of Pork ~ Taco Skillet


Egg Dishes:

Tomato & Leek Frittata ~ Savoury Crepe/Wrap ~ Baby Omelettes ~ Savory Egg, Ham, and Cheese Crepes ~ Smoked Ham "Soufflé" ~ Omelette Rolls


Tofu and Vegetarian Dishes:

TLT (Tofu, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich) ~ Tofu Cacciatore ~ Whole-Wheat Penne with Eggplant and Ricotta ~ Fresh Herb and Quinoa Salad With Garden Tomatoes ~ Vegetarian Chili With Nacho Crisps ~ Portobello Burgers ~ Vegetarian no-Pasta Lasagne ~ Indian Vegetable Curry ~ Salmon, Tofu and Broccoli Patties ~ Orange-Ginger Sweet Potato Casserole


Sides/Vegetable Dishes:

Vegetable Quiche Cups To Go ~ Fluffybear’s Oriental Stir Fry ~ Fluffybear’s Ratatouille ~ Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Pancakes ~ Muffaletta Salad ~ Judy’s Stewed Zucchini ~ Roasted Eggplant with Lemon and Olive Oil ~ Baked Sweet Potato Fries ~ South Beach Cole Slaw ~ Oven-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Garlic & Rosemary ~ Carrot, Swede and Savoy Cabbage ~ Baba Ghanoush ~ Celeriac and Red Cabbage ~ Sweet Potato, Ginger and Chilli ~ Spinach & Cottage Cheese Fritters ~ Roast Fennel with Olive & Orange Stuffing ~ Couscous with Toasted Pistachios ~ Surprise South Beach Diet® Mashed Potatoes ~ Roast butternut and peppers with onions ~ Oven-roasted Winter Vegetables ~ Oven-roasted Ratatouille ~ Brussels Sprouts With Pearl Onions and Fresh Thyme ~ Demi’s Colcannon ~ Cajun Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges ~ Demi’s Roasted Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower ~ Orange-Ginger Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Priya’s Chili Paneer ~ Spring Quinoa Salad ~ Summertime Sweet Potato Salad ~ Roasted Tomato Salad ~ Marinated Courgettes with a Herb Vinaigrette ~ Piedmont Roasted Peppers ~ Peppery Hot Cabbage Salad ~ Bengali-style Aubergine in Yoghurt ~ Stuffed Eggplant ~ Chinese-Style Broccoli ~ Great sides to have with Fish: Crushed Peas with Mint, Fennel Salad, Watercress Salad, Pak Choi ~ Parsnip Chip Sticks ~ Braised red Cabbage ~ Brussels Sprouts with Onion & Bacon ~ Broiled Asparagus With Lemon-Shallot Dressing ~ Sweet Potato and Zucchini Latkes ~ Mushroom & Spinach Side Dish ~ Orange-Ginger Sweet Potato Casserole


Salads:

Lemon-Tarragon Chicken Salad in Butter Lettuce Cups ~ Greens, Chicken, and Citrus Salad ~ Mediterranean Tuna Salad ~ Demi's Tuna Salsa Salad ~ Muffaletta Salad ~ Tuna and Bean Salad ~ Spicy chicken and iceberg salad ~ Radicchio, avocado and courgette salad ~ Cannellini Bean Salad ~ South Beach Cole Slaw ~ Warm Chicken Salad with Pine Nuts ~ Fresh Herb and Quinoa Salad With Garden Tomatoes ~ Miezimau’s Fresh Green Bean Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette ~ Armand Salad ~ Speedy Fajita Salad ~ Glendora’s Great Coleslaw Omelettes ~ Spring Quinoa Salad ~ Asparagus, Crabmeat, and Grapefruit Salad ~ Shrimp Salad With Herb-Dill Dressing ~ Chunky Gazpacho Salad With Citrus Scallops ~ Curried Chicken Salad ~ Summertime Sweet Potato Salad ~ Roasted Tomato Salad ~ Salad Nicoise ~ Dilled Shrimp Salad with Herb-Dill Dressing ~ Green Bean & Squash Salad ~ Spinach and Bean Salad with Shrimp ~ Jicama, Tomato, and Black Bean Salad ~ Marinated Tomato and Sardine Salad ~ Edamame Salad ~ Italian Bean and Sardine Salad


Sauces, Stuffing, Dips and Dressings:

Judy’s Salsa ~ Balsamic Vinaigarette ~ Icemanjs4’s Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce with Peaches ~ Creamy Balsamic Dressing ~ MLEbeth’s Creamy Lemon-Garlic Mayonnaise ~ Put-it-on-Everything Salsa ~ South Beach Barbecue Sauce ~ Demi’s Guacamole ~ Roasted Red Pepper, Feta, and Mint Dip ~ Eggplant Dip ~ Wild Rice, Dried Cranberry, and Walnut Stuffing


Snacks and Miscellaneous:

Crunchy Snack Ideas ~ Savoury Crepe/Wrap ~ Judy’s Salsa ~ Grilled Pizza with Pesto, Tomatoes & Feta ~ Foxgluv’s Simple Pancakes ~ Savory Egg, Ham & Cheese Crepes ~ South Beach Blintz ~ Quick Cheese Blintzes ~ Cheese Latkes ~ Flax Muffin ~ Flax Wrap ~ Flax ‘Sponge Cake’ ~ Poached Chicken Sandwich with Lemon-Caper Mayo ~ Sun-dried Tomato Hummus ~ Dana Carpender’s Flax Pancakes ~ Savory Egg, Ham, and Cheese Crepes ~ Rigatoni with Turkey Sausage & Mozzarella ~ Roasted Cherry Tomato and Feta Crisps ~ Chipotle-Rubbed Steak Wraps ~ Sweet Potato and Zucchini Latkes ~ Omelette Rolls ~ Hummus ~ Spicy Nut Mix


Breakfast Ideas:

Mango Smoothie ~ Pear Bran Muffins ~ Frecklfluf’s Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie ~ Sunrise Parfait ~ Foxgluv’s Simple Pancakes ~ Tammay’s Chocolate Tofu Smoothie ~ Flax Muffin ~ Dana Carpender’s Flax Pancakes ~ Savory Egg, Ham, and Cheese Crepes ~ Smoked Ham "Soufflé" Sausage & Cheese Breakfast Cups ~ Breakfast Turkey Stack ~ Breakfast Muffin ~ Greet-the-Sun Breakfast Pizzas


Desserts/Sweet Treats:

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies ~ Pear Bran Muffins ~ Joesfolks Fruit Treats ~ Apple and Almond Souffle ~ Mocha Ricotta Crème ~ Ricotta Cheesecake With Lemon Drizzle and Pine Nuts ~ Vanilla Ricotta Crème ~ Heavenly Lemon Mousse ~ ”Carmel” Apple Dip ~ Chocolate-Stuffed Steamed Pears ~ Icemanjs4’s Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce with Peaches ~ Waterbabee's Super Scrumptious Mini Cheesecakes ~ Baked Pears With Chocolate Sauce and Pomegranate Seeds ~ Dark Chocolate Pistachio Bark ~ Pavlova with Fresh Berries ~ Strawberry Blancmange ~ Strawberry Buttermilk Ice ~ Chocolate-dipped Strawberries ~ Ricotta Romanoff Sundae ~ Chilled Espresso Custard ~ Sweet Berry Phyllo Nests ~ Pumpkin Muffin ~ Pumpkin Pie ~ Almond Ricotta Crème


Drinks:

Eggnog ~ Hot Mulled Apple Cider ~ Hot Mint-Ginger Spritzers ~ Spiced Chai Tea Smoothie ~ Chilly Chocolate ~ Non-alcoholic Punch



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http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=163749

The following 2 recipes may be repeats and if they are, I will delete them.
From the SBD Daily Dish:

Speedy Fajita Salad (without tortillas, Phase 1; with tortillas, Phases 2 and 3)

Makes 4 servings

Description
This Mexican favorite is super quick to prepare because the meat's already cooked. Serve with warmed whole-wheat tortillas for a Phase 2 meal.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon prepared taco seasoning
10–12 ounces cooked roast beef, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped beefsteak tomatoes
1/4–1/2 cup diced red onion
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or Italian parsley leaves

Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, add taco seasoning and beef slices and toss to coat.
2. Warm 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add pepper slices; cook 4 minutes, until softened and lightly charred, stirring often. Add beef slices and cook to warm through, stirring.
3. Place lettuce, tomatoes, and onion in a large serving bowl. Toss with remaining teaspoon olive oil and lime juice. Top salad with warm beef-and-pepper mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately (with tortillas, if you're in Phase 2 or 3).

Nutritional Information:
270 calories
11 g total fat (3.5 g sat)
70 mg cholesterol
12 g carbohydrate
28 g protein
3 g fiber
270 mg sodium

Chicken and Avocado Salad (Phase 1)

Makes 2 (3-cup) servings

Description
Tangy lime, aromatic cilantro, and creamy avocado give this refreshing salad a deep Mexican flavor; chicken turns it into a satisfying one-dish meal for lunch or dinner.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped (4 cups)
1 medium tomato, diced
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced
1/2 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Instructions
1. Whisk together oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and a pinch or two of pepper in a small mixing bowl.
2. Combine lettuce, tomato, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl. Toss with half of the dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper; divide between 2 plates.
3. Toss chicken with 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining dressing and divide between salads.
4. Top salads with avocado slices, drizzle with remaining dressing, and serve.

Recipe from The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. For information on the book, click here.

Nutritional Information:
380 calories
21 g total fat (3.5 g sat)
10 g carbohydrate
38 g protein
5 g fiber
240 mg sodium

Parmesan Pan-Fried Chicken (Phase 1)
Servings: 4

1 cup grated kraft parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 eggs
1 lb boneless chicken tenders
olive oil, to fry

1. Pour olive oil into skillet and heat over medium heat.
2. Beat eggs lightly in a medium bowl.
3. Mix together parmesan cheese and garlic powder on a plate.
4. Dredge chicken in beaten egg.
5. Place chicken in cheese and garlic mixture and turn to coat thoroughly.
6. Pan-fry chicken in olive oil until lightly browned on both side and no longer pink in the center.

Very easy and smelled GREAT while cooking.

Crockpot Chili (Phase I)
serves 6

1 pound lean ground beef (10% fat or less)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans crushed tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans (15 ounces) rinsed and drained
1 sweet onion, chopped
1/4 cup canned diced chilies
2 tablespoons tomato paste

1. In large nonstick skillet cook beef and garlic over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up meat, until browned; drain. Add chili powder and cumin; stir to combine.

2. Combine tomatoes, beans, onion, chilies, and tomato paste in slow cooker; stir in beef mixture. Cover and cook on high until the flavors are blended, 4-5 hours.

Note: I added a little extra water near the end of cooking because it seemed sort of thick to me...I like it more soupy than most people, though.

Please check out fatsecret.com you have to sign up but it is free and has a great deal of recipes that you can sort by phase of the diet that you are on. Good information here. Thanks to everyone that has posted on this site, it is wonderful to have your support.

I believe I found this recipe on kalyn's kitchen online--btw TONS of great sb compatible recipes on that site...anyway, i am in LOVE with this recipe for "french pancakes:"

-1 whole egg, 1 egg white
-1/4 cup skim or ff ricotta (the original calls for a whopping 1/2 cup but i find 1/4 cup works just as well)
-1 packet splenda
-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
-1/2 tsp. cinnamon (or more to taste)

mix together, pour out in about 4 inch circles at a time on a pan heated on medium with ff spray oil---it will bubble and become sturdy enough to flip quickly....these are DELICIOUS, and i have tried adding a little pumpkin spice or nutmeg to these and they are great....spray a little i cant believe its not butter on them and enjoy!

If you scroll up the page, you will find the Recipe Index which includes a link to Kalyn's recipe site

thanks demi

and omg, congrats on almost reaching your goal!

I made this for dinner last night while experimenting with stuff and it was DELICIOUS, not very original, but totally simple which, lets face it, is a big plus

Cajun Sausage

1 package of lean turkey sausage (no skin----there is one i found at Kroger with a SBD approved stamp on it!)
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 onion
2 TBS oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper (can use flakes too)
salt and pepper to taste
white pepper (if you have it handy, it adds nice flavor)
any cajun seasoning sprinkled over the sausage (i used one i also found at Kroger)

I sautee the vegetables in a seperate pan with some chopped garlic (can also use garlic powder) and ground black pepper and add to sausage when sausages are done

to cook sausage, throw them in a pan w/ the water, oil, white/black pepper and salt, crushed red pepper and cajun seasoning and cook until sausage is browned---i like them almost burnt

this goes GREAT with sb "mashed potatoes" which i added garlic to and it all tasted fab.

A word of caution on all of the SBD approved foods.....do not be fooled by them!! They are not always right for this plan and are approved for the wrong reasons...look for additives in the ingredients like HFCS =high fructoce corn syrup, sugar, wheat or wheat gluten....too much sodium!

Most of the Kraft SBD foods are highly processed and not good at all.

I know that you are new and there is no way that you would know this....you are doing great and I love your attitude!!