Chicken with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Syrup plus Tomato Pizza Bites

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth and Still Lose Weight!

According to Suzanne Somers, weight loss doesn't have to come without a little dessert. In fact, some of the most potent weapons in the fight against weight gain can satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time. Suzanne says you can add the following good–for–you foods to your menu to boost your overall health while you slim your waistline:

• Berries. These sweet treats are among nature's richest sources of antioxidants and phytonutrients, including vitamin C and potassium. They may lower your risk of heart disease and cancer — and even inhibit inflammation in your body. The riches sources are the darkest colored berries, like blueberries, acai, and pomegranates.
• Yogurt. This calcium–rich treat does more than boost your bone strength — the probiotics fortify your immune and digestive systems and may even inhibit yeast infections and improve your cholesterol levels (they'll lower your bad levels and boost your good cholesterol). Skip the ultra–sweetened (or artificially sweetened) versions and opt for Greek–style yogurt sweetened with a little agave nectar.
• Dark chocolate. Chocoholics have reason to rejoice — dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. Don't bother with the cheap stuff, which is loaded with sugar and fillers. Treat yourself to really good chocolate, with the purest ingredients, minimal sugar, and at least 60 percent cocoa.

Below are two delicious meals on the Sexy Forever plan:

Chicken with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Syrup (found on Suzanne's web site) plus canned, organic green beans.

This recipe has two sauces for double the pleasure.  Together they made dry chicken breasts very moist and extremely flavorful.  And, I must confess that I didn't expect to like the balsamic syrup, as I thought it would be too overpowering.  But, I was wrong.  It was a superb compliment to the goat cheese mixture.  They balanced each other remarkably well.  What a nice surprise.

There are a lot of steps to this recipe, but well worth the effort.  Plus, I made enough for two more meals.  How fabulous is that?

Basically, you make a basil pesto, which is fairly quick.  Then, you saute lots of garlic; then remove from pan and place in a bowl.  Next, fry the chicken until golden brown; 4-5 minutes per side.  While that's cooking, add some softened goat cheese and balsamic vinegar to the sauteed garlic.

Put the chicken breasts in a casserole dish and spread with the goat cheese mixture; then place in the oven for 5 minutes while you make the balsamic syrup.  Finally, drizzle the balsamic syrup over the chicken and you have a meal fit for a king ... and queen.

Tomato Pizza Bites (SS web site).  This was such a fast and pretty snack.  Perfert as an appetizer for a party.  It calls for 3 ingredients; medium tomatoes, pepperoni, and feta cheese.

I used the turkey pepperoni because I had some in the freezer.  First, cut up the tomatoes into 5 thick slices and lay on a microwavable plate.  Then top each with one slice of pepperoni and the cheese.  Microwave until the cheese has melted; about one minute, or less.  Very satisfying and fun.