HCG RECIPES FOR DRESSINGS AND SAUCES
Apples with Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 of a large apple
3 strawberries
3 drops vanilla Creme Stevia
Directions
Slice apple and arrange on a plate. Mash the strawberries with a fork and add vanilla Creme Stevia to make a sauce. Pour over the apple slices. *Makes 1 serving of fruit*
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 T. water
2 T. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 T. dried basil
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Directions
Add all ingredients in a blender and mix well. *Makes 8 Servings*
Strawberry Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients
4 to 6 Strawberries
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 T. lemon juice
Dash of salt
Dash of cayenne (optional)
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Stevia to taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Puree until smooth. Pour over fresh arugula or green salad. Garnish with sliced strawberries and freshly ground black pepper. Variations: use as a marinade or sauce for chicken. *Makes 1 serving of fruit*
Chicken Broth
Ingredients
100 grams boneless skinless chicken breast
8 cups water
4 cups water
5 tsp. poultry seasoning
5 tsp. onion powder
4 garlic cloves
4 tsp. black pepper
3 tsp. sea salt
3 T. celery salt
1 cheese cloth
1 string
Directions
Mix all herbs and place in the cheese cloth wrap string around cloth to secure all herbs and place it in the stock pot with 8 cups of water and the chicken breast and boil for 35 minutes or until chicken breast is cooked. Place a strainer on top of a bowl with a coffee filter to strain broth to extract any fat from chicken breast and use the chicken for other recipes. Keep the cheese cloth to see if you need to continue to add more flavors to the stock for the additional 4cups of water and bring to a boil for additional 30 minutes. Set aside and chill. Use the broth for recipes for flavor and for a cup of broth before lunch and dinner. *Makes 12 servings* Count as 1/10th of a serving of meat
Citrus Dressing
Ingredients
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1 T. lemon
1 pkg Stevia
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Directions
Mix together, keep refrigerated. *Makes 6 servings*
Dill Dressing
Ingredients
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 T. water
2 T. dried basil
2 T. dried dill
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. dry mustard
1 t. onion powder
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix well. *Makes 8 Servings*
Strawberry Syrup
Ingredients
4 to 6 strawberries
1/8 cup water
12 drops Stevia or 3 packets granulated Stevia
Directions
In microwave-safe bowl, combine all ingredients and toss. Microwave for 2-3 minutes until berries start to dissolve. *Makes 1 fruit serving*
Veggie Dressing
Ingredients
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. sliced green onions
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
1 tbsp. chopped green pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. soy sauce
Directions
Shake all ingredients well in a tightly covered jar. Keep covered in refrigerator. Shake well before serving. *Makes 8 servings*
Fresh Salsa
Ingredients
4 - 5 Tomatoes
4 T. lemon juice
3 - 4 T. Garlic Minced (Jar)
1/2 chopped onion
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
Cayenne Pepper to Taste
Cilantro (fresh or dried) to Taste
Salt and Pepper
Directions
Put all of the ingredients in the food processor. Blend to desired Chunkiness. Refrigerate to blend the flavors. The longer it sits the more flavor it will have. *Makes 4 servings* Each serving counts as 1/2 vegetable serving
Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 shakes celery salt
2 shakes onion salt
Ground pepper to taste
3 Pkg stevia
Directions
Mix well, Keep refrigerated. *Makes 12 servings*
hCG Diet Cocktail Sauce
Ingredients
1 cup tomato sauce (sugar free)
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 T. finely chopped sweet onion or shallot
4 packets Stevia powder
2 T. fresh chopped parsley
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. fresh lemon juice
2 T. drained, prepared horseradish
1/2 tsp. hot sauce
Pinch cumin
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Mix well, keep refrigerated *Makes 6 servings*
No Sugar Baked Apple
Ingredients
1 apple (peeled)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 packet granulated Stevia.
Directions
Bake an apple and peel off skin and mash and add cinnamon and 1 pkg of stevia and mix all together and serve on plate.
No Sugar Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
8 to 10 strawberries (Approx 2 cups)
1 cup cold water
4 packets Stevia
Directions
In a large saucepan crush strawberries. Add water and Stevia, mixing well. Over medium heat bring mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour into jars, allow to cool and then cover. Can be stored in refrigerator for 1 week, or frozen for several weeks. *Makes 2 fruit servings*
Oriental Salad Dressing
Ingredients
¼ Cup MCT oil (Approved for hCG Diet)
1 T. hCG Diet approved Mayonnaise or non-fat cottage cheese
1 T. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. Bragg Liquid Aminos
½ tsp. Stevia, or sweeten to taste
Directions
Put all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. *Makes 4 servings* approx 30 calories per serving
Spicy BBQ Sauce and Marinade
Ingredients
2 12 oz jars of Salsa (read ingredients make sure it contains less than 1 gram sugar per serving)
2/3 cup lemon juice
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
20 drops Stevia or 5 packets
2 tsp. Salt
4 tsp. Chili powder
1/2 tsp. Tabasco
Sauce -- (hot pepper sauce - 1/2 to 1)
1 or 2 dashes garlic powder
Directions
Mix together, keep refrigerated. *The entire batch makes approximately 220 calories depending on products used but makes 24 servings.