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Classes we can offer at your facilities. 

We can even offer them over a catered healthy lunch that we demonstrate for the class.

Series 1: How to Start Eating the Right Foods
Week 1: What is a Healthy Lifestyle
Week 2: How to Shop at Grocery Stores
Week 3: How to Dine at Restaurants
Week 4: How to Cook at Home

Series 2: Nutritious Eating Strategies
Week 1: Psychology of Why we overeat?
Week 2: Food Fact Verses Food Claim and How to Read a Nutrition Label
Week 3: Basic Rules to Worry Free Eating
Week 4: Little Changes, Portion Sizes and Nutrient Dense Foods

Series 3: Implementing a Weight Loss Plan
Week 1: Demystifying Weight Loss
Week 2: Healthy Foods to Eat for Weight Loss
Week 3: Diet vs Exercise, Free Foods and 100 Calories Exercise Burns
Week 4: There’s an App for That. Planning to lose 1 pound per week

Series 4: Prevention, Maintenance or Reversal of Chronic Diseases
Week 1: Eating and Cooking Strategies for Heart Health
Week 2: Eating and Cooking Strategies for Cancer Prevention
Week 3: Eating and Cooking Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes
Week 4: Vegetarians, Vegan, Gluten Free, Lactose and Fructose Intolerance
 

Chef Charles Michael Health Guru and Nutrition Expert
Contact Charles to information.

ChefCharlesMichael@gmail.com

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Our Lean & Healthy Cookbook

Lean Beef
Hanger Steak
Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Sauce
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Peppercorn Rubbed and Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Espresso Crusted Beef Roast
Charlie’s Trimmed Smoked Brisket
Shaking Beef (bo luc lac)
Beef and Broccoli
Beef Stir Fry
Teriyaki Steak
Sirloin Steak Marinated Ways
New York Strip (Restaurant cooking Technique)
Flank Steak with Mandarin Oranges
Arriba Beef Tacos
Lean Pork
Pork Roast with Maple Glaze
Cantonese Roast Pork
Roasted Pork Loin w/ Apples & Cinnamon
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Breaded and Non Breaded Pork Cutlet
Tenderloin of Pork
Chinese Chives with Black Bean Sauce
Spicy, Sauce-less Baby Back Ribs
Charlie's Spaghetti with Red Wine Sauce
Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops
 

Lean Chicken
Roasted Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
Jerk Chicken
Adobo Chicken
Free Range Chicken
Kung Pau Chicken
Chicken Mushroom Egg Fu Yung
Amish Baked Chicken
Ginger Chicken
Charlie’s Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken in Red Sauce
Dak Kui Korean Barbecued Chicken
Lemon Grass Stir-Fried Chicken
Clay-Pot Orange Chicken
Bibimbap Cuisine
Chicken and Tomato Balti
Pecan (Almond) Crusted Chicken
Chinese Balsamic Chicken Strip
Bisquick Oven Baked Chicken (Better than Fried)
 

Lean Game, Lamb
Charlie’s Crock-pot Elk Roast
Venison Tenderloin I
Venison Tenderloin II
American Bison Strip Steak
Sirloin Tip Bison Steak
Grilled Ostrich with Adobo Spices
Pheasant with Parsnip and Apple Mash
Apple Smoked Bacon Wrapped Quail
Duck a’la Tangerine
Braised Duck
Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs
Raspberry Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb
Moroccan Lamb Stew
Cabbage Rolls
Chelo Kebab
Veal Scaloppini w/Lemon and Capers
Smoked Wild Turkey
Charlie’s Smoked Turkey Salad
Sun Flower Plate
 

Lean & Fat Fish
Mahi Mahi with Orange Sauce
Grilled Salmon
Salsa Red Snapper
Fresh Trout
Baked Pesto Coho Salmon
Lime & Basil Halibut
Spicy Cod Recipe
Tilapia Fish Tacos
Sesame Salmon
Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna
Lemon Butter Broiled Flounder
Steamed Cod
Lobster Stir Fry Ginger and Scallions
Broiled Lobster
Zuppa di Vongole
Moules Marinière (Steamed Mussels)
Oysters Casino
Baked Shrimp
Steam Tofu with Shrimp
Green Onion Ginger Crab
Shrimp Ceviche
Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls
Spicy Barbecue Shrimp Cocktail
Alligator Scampi
Sautéed Calamari
 

Healthy Soups
Basic Healthy Stock Recipes ( Gallon)
Pho Beef
Chinese Pumpkin Soup
Taiwanese Silk Squash with Eggs
Minestrone Soup
Hatch Green Chile Stew
Butternut Squash Soup
Sweet and Sour Soup
Tortilla Soup
Beef Barley Soup
Southwestern Chicken Soup
Crockpot Black Bean Chili
French Onion Soup
Lentil Soup
Asparagus & Leek Soup
Carrots & Ginger Soup
Thai Hot and Sour Soup
Miso Soup Recipe
 

Main Course Salads
Kiwi and Satsuma Mandarin Orange Dressing
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Vietnamese Cabbage Salad with Chicken
Berried Avocado Grapefruit Salad
Green Papaya Salad
Eggless Caesar Salad
Thai Grilled Beef Salad Recipe
Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries
Herbed Goat Cheese and Tomato Napoleon Salad
Haricots with Prosciutto
Crab and Avocado Salad
Fattoush
Southwestern Marinated Salad
Oriental Cold Noodle Salad
Grilled Pineapple Salad
A Healthier Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
Hearts of Artichoke Salad
Avocado and Citrus Salad
Tuna Confit Salad
Hearts of Palm Salad with Plantains
Waldorf Salad
Arugula and Pear Salad
Avocado and Tomato Salad
Fig and Blue Cheese Salad
Fruited Cabbage Salad
Stuffed Lettuce Leaf Cups
Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts and Goat Cheese
Crisp Snow Pea Salad
Spinach Salad with Sundried Tomato Dressing
Roasted Asparagus-Orange Salad
Fresh Citrus Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Jicama, Mango and Green Cabbage Slaw with Citrus Vinaigrette
Red Cabbage Salad
Artichoke, Fennel and Mushroom Salad
Pomegranate-Orange Salad
Honey-Orange Salad
Endive Pear Salad w/Maple Vinaigrette
Spring Salmon Salad
 

Our Lean & Healthy Cookbook (cont)

Salad Dressings
Raspberry and Vingerette Dressing
Orange-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette Dressing
Sweet-Sour Orange Dressing
Champagne Vinaigrette
Citrus Dressing
Spanish Artichokes in Aromatic Vinaigrette Recipe
Orange-Raspberry Vinaigrette
Orange Vinaigrette
Avocado Dressing
Asian Ginger Dressing
 

Healthy Entertaining
Tabbouleh Salad
Falafel with Humus on a Pita Bread
Dolmades
Spanakopita
Caesar Salad Spring Rolls
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Polenta Triangles
Avocado, Tomato & Feta Cheese on Flax Seed chips
Peanut, Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Sesame Chicken Strips
Thai Grilled Beef
Chicken Skewers with Mango Salsa
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Vegetable, Fruit & Cheese Plates
Strawberry Oatmeal
Berry Skewers
Apple Chicken Quesadilla
Kids' Favorite Fruit Salad
Mango Salsa
Hawaiian Fruit Salad Recipe
Grape Kebabs
Fruit Pizza
Fresh Fruit Tart
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
Grilled Pineapple
Cherry Pineapples Dried Fruit
Orange Crisps Dried Fruit
 

Smoothie Recipes
Berry Freeze
Very Berry Smoothie
Cherries Bomb
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Strawberry Delight
Avocado-Mango Smoothie
Honey & Cinnamon Banana
Peach Smoothie
Pineapple Yogurt Smoothie
Organic Fruit Smoothie
Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
Apple Peach Fantastic
Orange Cloud
Watermelon Smoothie
Soy Smoothie
Blueberry Blast
Mint Chocolate Smoothie
Cinnamon Strawberry Smoothie
Banana/berry Smoothie Recipe
Banana Yogurt Smoothie
Yogurt & Egg
Mango Madness
Hawaiian Plantation
Fruit Basket Smoothie
Juice it Up Berry Smoothie
Breakfast Smoothie
Berry Patch Smoothie
Banana-Orange Smoothie Recipe
Fruit of Choice Smoothie
Juicer Smoothie
Kiwi-Strawberry Juicer
Berry Smoothie
Orange Smoothie
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Tropical Smoothie
Vegan Green Smoothie
Apple Smoothie
Strawberry & Cream
Vegetable Juice
Tomato and Celery Juice
Wacky Carrot Juice
Ginger Mania
Coconut Smoothie
Green Tea Non Dairy Smoothie Recipe
Alternative Drink Smoothie
Pine-Apple Cubed
Grass Smoothie
Healthy Smoothie
Breakfast fruit Smoothie
Banana-Strawberry Sherbet
Black Cherry Ice Cream
 

Vegetables
Mixed Grilled Vegetables
Ratatouille
Mixed Bag Pasta Salad
Carrots & French Green Beans
Chinese Vegetables
Thai Style Vegetables
Artichoke Fajitas
Sesame -Roasted Asparagus
Black-Eyed Pea Dip Recipe
Slow-Simmered Bok Choy
Brussels Sprouts with Basil and Garlic
Broccoli with Orange Sauce
Sweet and Sour Cabbage
Cabbage with Caraway Seeds
Carrots Hawaiian
Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Caramelized Corn
Wok Seared Corn on the Cob
Garden Fresh Cucumbers
Marinated Eggplant
Garbanzo Veggie Burgers
French Green Bean Casserole
Sautéed Green Beans
Healthy Stuffed Green Peppers
Guacamole
Sautéed Kale
Spicy Lentils
Dhal
Garlic and Herb Portabella Mushrooms
Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms
Stir-Fried Okra Recipe
Baked Vegetable Chips
Peas à la Française
Baked Potato Boats
Mango-Radicchio Appetizer
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Potatoes in Yogurt Sauce
Mashed Potatoes and Rutabagas
Spinach Dip Recipe
Baked Spaghetti Squash
Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash
Sweet Potato Fries
Baked Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Spice-Crusted Tofu
Tofu and Green Onion Veggie Burgers
Tomato Egg Fu Yung
Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Pico de Gio
Tangy Turnips
Roasted Yams with Rosemary
Zucchini Italian Style
Zucchini Stir Fry

 

Chronic Cooking Recipes

Soups
Chicken Soup with Quinoa
Eggplant & Red Pepper Soup
Green Chile Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tomato and Lentil Soup
Tomato and Rice Soup
Czech Mushroom Soup
Ground Turkey & Veggie Soup
Lentil Soup with Watercress
Summer Tomato Soup
Zucchini & Tomato Soup
Chicken and Black Bean Chili
Leek Soup
Mushroom Barley Soup
Tom Yum Soup
Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
Zucchini Soup
Black Bean and Tomato Soup
Bok Choy Shredded Chicken Soup
Italian Barley Soup
Spicy Chickpea Soup
Tomato & Fennel Soup


Salads
Avocado, Orange & Onion Salad
Baby Spinach and Strawberry
Berried Avocado Grapefruit Salad
Mixed Asian Greens
Pink Grapefruit & Pine Nut Salad
Citrus Salad
Confetti Corn Salad
Jicama Mango Slaw
Edamame, Corn and Bean Salad
Hot and Sour Salad
Eggplant and Red Pepper Salad
Roasted Beet and Orange Salad
Spinach Salad with Kiwifruit and Raspberries
Spinach Salad with Marinated Shiitakes Mushrooms
Turkish Tomato and Pepper Salad
Black Bean Salad
Tomato, Asparagus & Gorgonzola Salad
Green Papaya Salad
Watermelon and Tomato Salad
White Bean and Asparagus Salad


Meats
Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry
Chicken Spinach & Pepper Rolls
Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Sauce
Herb Rubbed Hanger Steak
Jerk Pork Tenderloin
Lamb Skewers
Steamed Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Asian Steak on Sesame Slaw
Chicken Skewers with Tangerine/Ginger Glaze
Grilled Lamb Skewer w/Yogurt Sauce
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Savory Blueberry Pork Chops
Shiitake Mushroom and Ginger Turkey Burger
Beef Satay
Chicken Salad Wrap
Fragrant Steamed Chicken
Shaking Beef
Tandoori Chicken Skewers
Chicken Pita
Garden Meat Loaf
Pine Nut & Cinnamon Meatballs
Ginger and Garlic Flank Steak
Thai Steamed Chicken Packets
Thai Turkey Burgers


Fish
Cajun Shrimp Salad
Crusted Cod
Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa
Salmon Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Sole en Papillote
Baked Cod and Tomatoes
Cantonese Steamed Fish
Mackerel Fish Salad
Panko Crusted Sea Bass
Seared Salmon with Baby Greens and Mango Salsa
Asian Crusted Tuna
Halibut with Citrus Sauce
Orange-Ginger Marinated Halibut
Spicy Cod
Sesame Shrimp Salad
Salmon and Broccoli Penne
Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato
Salmon Tacos
Salmon with Lemon
Shrimp Spring Rolls


Side Dishes
Asian Slaw
Avocado Veggie Wrap
Jicama with Snow Peas and Grapes
Patriotic Slaw
Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Asparagus & Shiitake Pasta
Spicy Carrot Salad
Grilled Mushrooms with Black Sesame Seeds
Mushroom Ratatouille
Soba Noodles
Edamame Succotash
Mushroom Tofu Pasta
Orange Broccoli & Peppers
Stewed Ratatouille
Wild Rice with Mushrooms
Zucchini Pancakes
Penne with Eggplant Sauce
Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes
Tomato with Parmesan Crumbs
Swiss Chard
Vegetarian Dolmades

Grains/Legumes
Black Bean Burgers
Lentils with Vegetables
Lemon Quinoa Salad
Pearl Barley Pilaf
Quinoa Pilaf with Peppers
Thai Quinoa Salad
Tomato Bulgar Salad
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad
Barley and Wheat Berry Pilaf
Chickpeas and Spinach
Lentil Risotto
Mediterranean Lentil and Rice
Orange Carrots with Star Anise
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Vegetable Fajitas
Barley Salad with Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Curried Quinoa-Salad with Cranberries
Quinoa and Fennel Salad
Red Pepper Couscous
Saffron Couscous
Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Black Bean & Spinach Lasagna
Grilled Vegetable Kebabs
Naan Goat Cheese Pizza
Spicy Thai Lettuce Wraps
Tabbouleh