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Millions of women have changed their bodies with the help of Leisa Hart's Buns of Steel Videos.

At last, here's a cookbook specifically designed to help you lose weight and look and feel your best.

Most dishes contain less then 25% fat and can be prepared in 30 minutes or less! Each recipe includes nutrition information to make it easy for you to maintain a healthy lifestyle!

On this page you'll find some of my favorite recipes from my cookbook. Check back every week for new recipes!

Healthy Fettuccini Alfredo

4 ounces fettuccini noodles
No-stick cooking spray
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
2 tablespoons nonfat cream cheese
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic seasoning blend or 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add salt if desired. Stir in fettuccini and cook until just tender (about 10 minutes). Drain. Turn fettuccini into a saucepan and spray the pasta with no-stick cooking spray. Place saucepan over very low heat. Add skim milk and cream cheese, stirring gently to blend. Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, and black pepper. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

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Tempting Turkey Burgers

a1 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup wt bran
1/2 cup picante sauce or thick salsa
4 whole wheat hamburger buns

Preheat broiler or light coals for charcoal grill. In medium bowl, combine turkey bran, and picante sauce; mix well. Form turkey into 4 patties. Grill over coals or broil on rack in oven until cooked thoroughly to medium doneness (10 to 15 minutes). Meat should be cooked throughout with no visible pink. Meanwhile, heat buns for 1 to 2 minutes in 300-degree oven. Garnish as desired with mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and ketchup. Makes 4 servings.

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Orzo Salad

4 ounces orzo pasta
1/2 cup green onions, chopped, including green parts
1/2 cup each red and green bell pepper
1 package (13 3/4 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, drained, and chopped
3 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons defatted chicken broth
1 tablespoon dry Italian dressing seasoning mix
2 teaspoons toasted pine nuts

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add salt if desired. Stir in orzo and cook until tender, but make sure that pasta retains some texture (about 10 to 12 minutes). I>rain pasta and rinse with cold water. Drain again. Allow pasta to cool to room temperature. Place pasta in large howl and stir to break up any clumps. Add onions, bell pepper, and artichoke hearts and mix with pasta. Stir together lemon juice, olive oil, chicken broth, and Italian dressing seasoning. Pour over pasta and stir well to coat ingredients. Serve at room temperature. Sprinkle pine nuts over pasta salad just before serving. Makes 3 servings.

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Fruit Shake Frenzy

4 frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana
1 cup cranberry juice (conned or made from frozen concentrate)
1/4 cup nonfat yogurt, plain or with fruit
1/2 cup ice

Combine strawberries, banana, juice, yogurt, and ice in blender container. Blend at high speed until smooth. Makes 1 serving.

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Tex-Mex Migas

2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 (6-inch) corn tortilla, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup egg substitue (or 6 egg whites)
2 tablespoons picante sauce or homemade salsa
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Cook onions and tortilla pieces in chicken broth until onions are tender (3 to 4 minutes). Add egg substitute, picante sauce, pepper, and salt. Continue to cook, sitrring occasionally. 3 to 4 minuts longer until cooked to your liking. Makes 2 servings.

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Visit Practical Weight Loss to find out how many calories you need to consume to maintain your current weight based on your gender, height and age. Also learn how many calories you need to subtract in order to lose weight!

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