Stroganoff

 This is one of the meals that I fall back to quite frequently around our house. I have made a few alterations to keep it within the Dukan rules, but have really enjoyed the end result. If you are in phase two consider layering the stroganoff over a layer of green beans instead of noodles. This can be eaten in phase one if you omit the mushrooms and green beans.

Ingredients:

Phases 1(if you leave out the veggies) & 2

1 lb meat - ground beef or turkey, or chunks of beef, chicken or turkey

1 ½ TBSP pepper blend, or to taste

¼ cup dried onions

1 TBSP dried garlic pieces, ½ TBSP garlic powder

2 cups skim milk

8 oz cream cheese – Fat Free or Neufchatel

1-3 cups sliced mushrooms

Procedure:

1- Brown meat. Without removing any fat (which should be minimal) add the garlic, onions and pepper blend. You can add the mushrooms now as well, or wait until the sauce has thickened to keep them firm. Allow to simmer while you prepare milk and cream cheese.

Phases 3 & 4

2- Add milk and cream cheese to the meat mixture. Stir occasionally to incorporate all ingredients.

3- Add mushrooms, if you haven't already, continue to cook at a very low simmer until the mushrooms achieve desired firmness.

 

*If you are at a stage that allows beans this dish is really good with white beans added into the meat mixture.

 

Mint Creme Oreo

I LOVE Mint Creme Oreos, and have a very hard time when my husband snacks on them. I created this to help myself through the temptations. The fudge portion is very good on its own as well. This is a very rich dessert without all of the guilt.

Ingredients:

Fudge-

8 oz Cream Cheese - Fat Free or Neufchatel

15 oz Ricotta Cheese - Low Fat

6 TBSP Stevia, or to taste

1/2 Cup Dark Cocoa Powder

Mint Creme-

8 oz Cream Cheese - Fat Free or Neufchatel

1 tsp Peppermint Extract

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

5 TBSP Stevia, or to taste

Green food coloring if desired

Instructions are straight forward. Combine all of the fudge ingredients in a bowl, and all the mint ingredients in a separate bowl. I used a food scoop to place one layer of fudge, a layer of mint, and a final layer of fudge in a 4 oz jar. The jars can be purchased here, and the lids here.

Lemon Cream Cheese

I was craving something with a citrus kick, but still a bit sweet. I have done the same thing with an orange flavoring as well. This is what I came up with. Enjoy!

Lemon Cream Cheese
8 oz Cream Cheese - Fat Free or Neufchatel (1/3 less fat cream cheese)
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp Lemon Flavoring (I use Simply Organic)
Sweetener to taste (I used ~ 2 TBSP of Stevia)
Food Coloring (I didn't add this, but it could be fun)

This is a blog...

This is a blog that will showcase all of the recipes that I have eaten, and are approved according to the principles outlined in the Dukan Diet. The Dukan Diet was designed by Dr. Pierre Dukan.

I am in no way connected to him, nor are my recipes actually approved by him directly.

My recipes, and the recipes provided by others, follow the diet restrictions that are detailed in The Dukan Diet book. If you are interested in this diet further please pick up a copy and see what it can do for you.

As of this writing I have successfully removed 50 pounds and have moved on to phase 3. It works!