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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
May 13, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsPhase 2 – 1 ServingINGREDIENTS4 ounces cooked chicken (grilled and shredded thigh meat recommended for best flavor)1 HMR® Mac & Cheese with Butternut Squash entrée (Available at Maryland Healthy Weighs)1 cup Steamed Broccoli, riced, or chopped into small florets2 tablespoons (or more) Buffalo Sauce (like Frank's RedHot® Wings Buffalo Sauce)1 tablespoon diced Jalapeño (optional)DIRECTIONS1. Warm chicken, Mac & Cheese, and broccoli. Then combine in a bowl.2....
Risotto Peanut Lettuce Wraps
May 8, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsPhase 1 - 1 ServingINGREDIENTS1/2 Cup carrots (diced)1/2 Cup purple cabbage (chopped)1 HMR Mushroom Risotto Entree1/2 Cup water chestnuts (diced)1 Tbs low-sodium soy sauce1 Tbs PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter4 Leaves romaine lettuce DIRECTIONS1. Place a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Saute carrots and cabbage until tender.2.
Grilled Steak Arugula Salad with Peaches
May 8, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsPhase 2 - 4 ServingsINGREDIENTS1 lb. skirt steak, trimmed of fat1/4 c. balsamic vinegar1 clove garlic, minced1 tbsp.
Steak Alfredo with Spinach and Tomatoes
May 8, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsPhase 2 – 1 ServingINGREDIENTS3 oz. cooked Steak Tips (try different marinades and cooking methods for variety)1 HMR Rotini Chicken Alfredo entrée 1 cup fresh spinach1 tablespoon minced garlic½ cup cherry tomatoes, halvedLow sodium beef brothSalt and PepperDIRECTIONS1. In a skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, sauté tomatoes and garlic until tomatoes begin to wrinkle.2.
Chicken Burrito Bowls with Riced Cauliflower
May 8, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsPhase 2 - 2 servingsINGREDIENTS8-12 ounces cooked chicken (thighs recommended for best flavor)2 teaspoons taco seasoning2 cups frozen, steamable, riced cauliflower cooked and drained of excess water2 limes3 tablespoons cilantro chopped1 tomato, diced1 green onion, diced1 jalapeño, diced2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained1 Avocado, sliced (optional)DIRECTIONS1. Sprinkle the chicken with the taco seasoning.2. Place the cauliflower in a bowl.
Chocolate-covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
May 8, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsPhase 1 - 2 ServingsINGREDIENTS2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, tops removed1 HMR Vanilla 70 Pudding1 tablespoon sugar-free, fat-free instant Cheesecake pudding mix1 HMR Chocolate 70 PuddingDIRECTIONS1. With a small melon baller, scoop a portion out of the top of each strawberry.2. Whisk together HMR Vanilla pudding, cheesecake pudding mix, and 6-8 ounces of tap water (Add only 1 oz of water at a time until a pudding texture is achieved).3.
Spinach, Asparagus, and Strawberry Salad
May 8, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughts6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 pound asparagus, rinsed, ends trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces Salt 2 tablespoons light raspberry or... View Article
Dave's Story
February 9, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsI joined MHW in July 2018. I heard about the program through a family member. I wanted to see what it was about so I came in to an Orientation.
Toby's Story
January 10, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsI joined MHW in September of 2016 after my doctor referred me. I weighed in over 300 pounds at that point and my sugars were climbing towards the diabetic range. I have a CDL (commercial driver’s license), and if you’re on needles taking medicine for diabetes, you lose that license.