Swiss Noodles

Swiss Noodles

This makes a huge amount, so divide this in half for just 2 people.

1 lb carrots, diced
1 lb celery, diced
Cook in small amount of boiling water in large saucepan until tender. (Be sure to allow enough time to do this...it takes a while to chop up all that stuff.)

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
Brown ground beef with onion; drain fat.

1 lb long macaroni - cook according to the package directions

Combine cooked veggies, ground beef and onion. Add at least 1/2 lb grated Swiss Cheese (adjust amount more or less for how you like it). Salt and pepper to taste.

Extra can be frozen.

New Recipes

I haven't tried these South Beach Recipes yet...we're trying them this week! I'll add the others if they're good !

Chicken and Mushroom Soup

South Beach Quick and Easy Cookbook

1 medium leek
4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
6 ounces of white mushrooms, sliced
1 lb. - boneless, skinless chicken breasts - cut into 1/2-in. pieces
8 oz. brussel sprouts (can be substituted for 2 c. additional mushrooms !!! )
Salt and Pepper

Trim leek, keeping root intact. Slice in half lengthwise ... rinse thoroughly, slice into 1/4 in. pieces.

Bring broth, water and thyme to a low boil in a large saucepan. Add leek and mushrooms; reduce heat and simmer until leek is softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken (and brussel sprouts if you're doing that). Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Prep time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min

Pork Chops with Fennel and Lemon

I thought of Alyssa when I saw this recipe b/c of how much she loves fennel! :)

From South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook

4 (6-ounce) bone-in pork chops, about 1/2 in. thick
1 T olive oil
1 lg fennel bulb, sliced into 1/2 -inch strips
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
2 T fresh lemon juice
Salt and Pepper

Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate

Add fennel and onion to the same skillet and cook until lightly browned and softened, about 3 minutes. Add broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until fennel is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer until liquid is reduced slightly, about 3 minutes.

Add pork back to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot!

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min