| | |  | Green Lean | Home » » » » The Lean, Green, Low-carb Cookbook (The Unofficial Medifast Cookbook full of Lean and Green Recipes) | | | | | | | Description: | | Think Medifast Lean and Green meals have to mean a life of chicken and salad? Think again!
Stacey Hawkins, Culinary Institute of America Certified Professional Chef and Medifast success story has put together the MOST comprehensive collection of easy-to-follow, mouthwatering recipes that you and your entire family can enjoy while enjoying the benefits of a low-carb lifestyle.
Imagine dining on Pan Seared Cod Nicoise, Chicken Puttanesca, Cajun Pork Tenderloin or Roasted Garlic & Toasted Sesame Asparagus! No matter WHAT your level of skill in the kitchen, Stacey will guide you every step of the way through this easy-to-follow cookbook.
This great 3-ring binder allows you to organize, mix and match recipes and add to the collection as time goes on. Stacey has already written several additions to the book and continues to do so seasonally. They are available at the Time Savor Gourmet website.
Each of these recipes breaks down the number of Leans, Greens and healthy fat components so there's no calculating involved. In addition, many of these recipes can be seen demonstrated on the Time Savor Gourmet website or through You Tube.
Combining Stacey's recipes, products and techniques together allows you to make fabulous tasting Lean and Green meals that your whole family can enjoy and will save you an incredible amount of time in the process. NO matter what your ability in the kitchen, Stacey and Time Savor Gourmet can show you the way.
Each of the recipes does use a Time Savor Gourmet seasoning, however, there is a simple substitutions list included.
This cookbook is perfect for ANYONE on the Medifast 5&1 program, in transition or those following the South Beach or Tri-Nourish programs. It's also great for anyone simply looking for fabulous tasting low-carb meals. It should be noted that Stacey Hawkins nor TSG are affiliated to any of the above mentioned companies and that they all, individually, hold their own registered trademarks. | | | Features: | |
• Conforms to the Medifast Lean and Green standards
• The only cookbook of its kind
• Uses basic cooking techniques and easy to find ingredients
• Also great for South Beach, Tri-Nourish or any other Low-carb program
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Stacey Hawkins | | Publisher:
| Morris Press Cookbooks | | Publication Date:
| 2009 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
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12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Not worth the money.Nov 23, 2010
By Caratx
This cookbook really is a sales stadegy to sell more of her spices. The cookbook is leather bound which is probably what cost's the most about. I think the company should get rid of the leather bound and choose something cheaper and give us more everyday recipes. The recipe's always have the spice mixtures in the ingredients so to make the recipe you have to buy the spice mixtures. I feel like the company has taken advantage of me. If you are trying to lose weight and on a budget, this cookbook is not for you. They probabaly won't even print this but at least I have had my say.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Every Recipe I Tried Was a Winner!Sep 18, 2010
By Rebecca Johnson
"The Rebecca Review"
Stacey Hawkins is a creative force for good in the kitchen. Not only are her recipes absolutely delicious, they are healthy too. If you have been looking for "Lean & Green" recipe ideas (the required meals you eat while on the Medifast program) you will want to own this gourmet cookbook. Since I'm also cooking for my husband I needed meals he would also enjoy. This cookbook was the perfect solution to all my current needs. I was also pleased to see that this cookbook contains 43 main dishes which was exactly what I was looking for.
Do you get tired of cooking the same meals all the time? Are you ready to literally spice up your life? The Time Savor seasonings and herb blends are absolutely magical. This book comes with four seasoning samples. The herb blends are superior to anything I've ever tried before!
My favorite herb blend was the Rockin' Ranch Seasoning. I especially enjoyed the complex flavors of this blend. This tarragon and lemon pepper seasoning was perfect with pork loin. I rubbed the mixture over the pork the day before so the meat would be extra flavorful. The "Pan Seared Pork Loin with Portobello Mushroom Sauce" was perfect with a side of spaghetti squash. I simply cut a spaghetti squash in half and removed the seeds. Then I microwaved it for twenty minutes on high.
The second recipe I tried was "Filet & Mushrooms with Red Wine Reduction." It is perfect with a side of summer squash. I had made a similar recipe before but always made the sauce with butter and Cabernet Sauvignon. This recipe doesn't have any fat in it and is just as good. Imagine the savory scent of mushrooms cooking in a wine sauce. While this recipe calls for a seasoning called "Garlic Gusto" I substituted one crushed garlic clove and it was perfect. Most of the recipes call for a specific seasoning but in the front of the book there is a list of substitutions. I'd however highly recommend that you get the seasoning blends.
Now the recipe I loved the most is called "Roasted Garlic & Sun Dried Tomato Chicken." The seasoning used is called Tuscan Fantasy. It contains garlic, pepper, sea salt, parsley, red bell pepper and other secret spices. You place chicken (I used thin sliced chicken breast fillets) in a baking dish (line with foil for easy cleanup) and spread a mixture of the Tuscan Fantasy seasoning, oil and sun dried tomatoes over the chicken. In just thirty minutes you will have created an amazing gourmet meal.
There are also a few excellent salads. I made the "Romaine Salad with Classic Grilled Chicken" and "Southwest Seafood Salad." For the seafood salad you can use surimi or real crab. I found some Dungeness crab that I really loved. The salad is made with a variety of bell peppers, tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro. It would be perfect for a fancy dinner party as an appetizer.
Cooking from the "Lean, Green Low-Carb Cookbook" will make you feel like a chef. I am never happier than when I'm trying new recipes, especially when they turn out so well and are so simple to make. Cooking from this cookbook was a real delight! I can't wait to try more recipes. If you love this cookbook, visit Stacey's website to order an entire Lean & Green System that includes intoxicating oils and spices. I can highly recommend this cookbook to anyone who is looking for ways to get meals on the table fast. I think you will be extremely impressed with the recipes and products.
~The Rebecca Review
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
A Necessity in your kitchen!Sep 09, 2010
By kristen cullen
I would recommend this cookbook to anyone and everyone who loves to eat delicious food that is bursting with flavors, but who may not necessarily like to spend much time in the kitchen! Recipes include realistic ingredients and instructions are clear and easy to follow.
A NECESSITY in your kitchen!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Wouldn't buy again if I had the chanceFeb 09, 2012
By P. Hernandez
Wish I would have seen the review about this being a sales strategy for her spice line. Every recipe includes at least one if not more of her proprietary combination of spices available only though her line, e.g. TSG Garlic Gusto Seasoning or Time Savor Gourmet Skinny Scampi. There were spice samples included in the package and the book includes a one page list of TSG Product substitutions with the warning that "These are complex blends and the substitutions are NOT recommended for best results". Well just great. I guess it will help in getting ideas and trial and error with my own spices, but not really why I purchased the book.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Simply DeliciousSep 08, 2010
By J. Lease
I am not on Medifast, but I love the cookbook and use it regularly. Whenever I'm stumped about what to make for my family of 5, I usually turn to Stacey's book for easy, fast ideas. It gets opened at least 2-3 times per week. I've rearranged the recipes in the 3-ring binder to fit my needs, which is very helpful. I like the fact that the recipes are so versatile that I can modify them sometimes to fit the veggies I happen to have in my refrigerator or freezer. I know the meal will still be delicious as long as I use the techniques and spices the recipe calls for.
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