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Cranberry TurkeyCutlets with WilRice an ChestnutsMakes 4 servings

Seasonal favorites turkey,

wild rice, cranberries, and

chestnuts blend scrumptiously

in this holiday centerpiece.

turkey cutlets

1 b turkey cutlets, sliced about

" thick

cranberry sauce

up cranberries, fresh

or frozen

up water

2 pnh salt

6 pk sugar substitute

such as Splenda or Equal

wild rice

1 up uncooked wild rice

1 bp olive oil

1 scallion, thinly sliced

up chestnuts, chopped

up low-sodium

chicken broth

up cranberries

Pnh black pepper

p sea salt

directions

Grill or broil turkey cutlets until

center reaches 1550. Meanwhile,

to make sauce, put cranber-

ries and water in small pot and

bring to a boil. Lower heat to

medium and add rest of ingre-

dients. Mix well until cranber-

ries pop. Cook 47 minutes or

until desired consistency.

Cook wild rice according

to package instructions. Set

aside. Heat oil in medium-size

saucepan for 15 seconds, then

add scallion and chestnuts. Stir

quickly, then add cooked rice.

Stir. Add broth, cranberries,

black pepper, and sea salt. Stir

and cover. Cook 57 minutes

over low to medium heat,

stirring occasionally.

To serve, place grilled turkey

cutlets in a serving dish atop

wild rice medley. Pour the

cranberry sauce over the

cutlets and serve.

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Low-Carb the holidays bring together families, festivities,and, of course, foodand plenty of it. But you can stillcelebrate the season to its fullest without destroying yourdiet or negating your hard-earned results. These recipeswere created by Carlo Filippone (aka the Muscle Chef),a three-time national bodybuilding champion and thefounder of Elite Lifestyle Cuisine, who knows what ittakes to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. Each dishis packed with the perfect balance of protein, healthyfats, and smart carbs, so you can enjoy all the merrimentof the holidays without any of the guilt. Party on!

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Per serving

Calories 316

Fat 5g

saturatedFat 1g

Carbs 38g

Fiber 4g

Protein 31g

Recipes

Serve up youravorite holiday

arewithoutall the carbs and

calorieswith thesetasty appetizers

and entrees.

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Per serving

Calories 255

Fat 3g

saturated Fat 1g

Carbs 38g

Fiber 3g

Protein 21g

Per serving

Calories 313

Fat 2g

saturated Fat 1g

Carbs 48g

Fiber 6g

Protein 30g

Mashed sweetpotatoes are a

bonanza o vitamins,minerals, and

other importantnutrients.

Turkey meatloafwith Bake PotatoesMakes 4 servings

Slash the fat and calorie

count of this classic

comfort food by using lean

ground turkey breast.

ingredients

1 b lean ground turkey breast

1 bp onion, nely chopped

1 bp red pepper, chopped

1 bp green pepper, chopped2 p parsley, nely chopped

p sea salt

4 pnh black pepper

1 egg white

6-z can tomato paste

4 medium potatoes (about

6 oz total)

directions

Preheat oven to 450. Combine

all ingredients through egg

white, then blend in 2 oz to-

mato paste. Pour mixture into a

baking pan and shape; top with

remaining tomato paste. ake

uncovered for 25 minutes or

until center reaches 1550.

Meanwhile, slice open pota-

toes lengthwise and wrap in

foil. ake for 253 minutes

or until soft in the center.

Serve with meatloaf.

range-HoneyPork Loin withSweet Potato mashMakes 4 servings

A citrusy glaze helps the

naturally lean pork loinstay juicy and delicious.

Pork loin

1 b center-cut pork loin,sliced " thick

up orange juice

1 bp honey

2 pinches sea salt

4pnh black pepper

1 bp parsley, chopped

46 orange slices

sweet Potato Mash

1 large or 2 medium yams (about

12 oz total), baked and peeled

2 p honey

4 pnh sea salt

4pnh black pepper

2 p light cream

1 p olive oils

directions

Preheat broiler on medium.

Place pork loin in an oven

pan. Heat juice and honey in asaucepan over medium. ring

to a boil, then simmer 34 min-

utes. Add salt and pepper. Pour

mixture over pork loin. roil

for 12 minutes or until centerreaches 1550. For mash, blend

all ingredients in food processor

until creamy. Place pork loin ona plate alongside mash and top

with remaining glaze. Garnishwith parsley and orange.

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Per serving

Calories 237

Fat 15g

saturated Fat 2g

Carbs 5g

Fiber 2g

Protein 21g

Fresh heirloomtomatoes, i

available, make acolorul

(and favorul)topping or thechicken breast.

Toato & BasilChicken with GarlicGreen BeansServes 2

Simple grilled chicken

gets an elegant makeoverwhen topped with fresh

tomatoes and seasonings.

toMato & basil chicken

4 bp red onion,

nely chopped

6 bp cherry or vine-

ripened tomato, chopped

4 large basil leaves, chopped

4 pnh sea salt

2 pnh black pepper

2 pnh oregano

2 p garlic, nely chopped

2 bp olive oil

2 6-z chicken breasts

garlic green beans

2 up green beans

2 p garlic, nely chopped

2 bp olive oil

directions

Combine onion, tomato, basil,

salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and

oil. Mix well, cover, and refriger-

ate. Grill chicken breast until

center reaches 160. Meanwhile,

steam green beans. Top chicken

with tomato mixture and

serve alongside green beans,

tossed with garlic and oil.

marinate Ginger-Garlic Chicken &Brown Rice withCranberriesMakes 4 servings

Marinating the chicken

breast a day or two in ad-vance lets it absorb the rich

ginger and garlic avors.

ginger-garlic chicken

1 p ginger paste

1 bp garlic, minced

1 p sea salt

Juice of 4 lemons

1 up water

4 6-oz chicken breasts

brown rice with

cranberries

1 up uncooked brown rice

3 bp dried cranberries

directions

Combine all ingredients

through water in medium

bowl. Add chicken. Cover andchill 2448 hours. To prepare,

preheat grill or broiler. Cook

chicken evenly on both sides,

basting with rest of marinade.

Cook rice according to

package directions. Addcranberries at the end.

Mix well. Serve alongside

chicken breast.

Per serving

Calories 357

Fat 3g

saturated Fat 1g

Carbs 44g

Fiber 2g

Protein 36g

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80 Calories

2g Fat

1g Saturated Fat

10g Carbs

3g Fiber

5g Protein

145 Calories

4g Fat

1g Saturated Fat

4g Carbs

0g Fiber

22g Protein

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4g Fat

1g Saturated Fat

6g Carbs

0g Fiber

1g Protein

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Tuna TapenaeMakes 8 appetizers

ingredients

1 6-z cans chunk light

tuna packed in water

1 p red onion, nely chopped

Pnh black pepper

2 bp olive oil mayonnaise

8 Wheat Thins crackers

directions

Combine all ingredients except

crackers in a bowl and mix until

well blended. Serve with crackers.

Spinach dipMakes 10 appetizers

ingredients

16 z fresh spinach, boiled or

blanched, or one 1-oz package

frozen spinach, thawed

1 v garlic

up scallion, chopped

p white pepper

up low-fat sour cream

up low-fat mayonnaise

p dried thyme

10 slices carrots, bell

peppers, and celery

directions

Combine spinach, garlic, and scal-

lion in a food processor and pulse

until nely chopped. Place in a

mixing bowl and add ingredients

through thyme. Mix well. efriger-

ate a minimum of 3 hours before

serving with crudits.

Shrip &vocao mousseMakes 10 appetizers

ingredients

ripe avocado, mashed

small lime

1 p ijon mustard

p salt

p black pepper

up sour cream

1 p chopped parsley

6 zcooked shrimp (boiled then

chopped in a food processor), plus

one whole for garnish

10 Wasa multigrain crackers

directions

Combine all ingredients except

crackers and stir vigorously until

mixture has a mousse-like texture.

Serve with crackers.

carlo filiPPoe is a chef and an IFBB pro.

His company, Elite Lifestyle Cuisine, delivers

healthy, prepared meals in the New York area

and Pennsylvania. (elitelifestylecuisine.com)

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