ArcaMax

1 pound lean tender beef cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 small bottle Italian dressing
2 onions, quartered
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 pound fresh mushrooms
2 yellow, red or green pepper or a combination of each sliced
1 15-oz can pineapple chunks, drained

Place beef cubes in the mixture of olive oil, garlic, dry sherry and soy sauce and marinate for at least 1 hour. Place chicken cubes in the Italian dressing and allow to marinate at the same time as the beef. When the meat is finished marinating, place on skewers alternating with vegetables. Brush on the remaining Italian dressing and grill over medium-high heat until cooked through.

The Skinny: Use skinless chicken, lean beef and fat free Italian dressing..

Curried Rice

1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1 and 1/2 cup wild rice
1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
2 tsp. curry powder or to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup cashews, chopped

Melt butter in a saucepan and saute onion and celery together until tender. Add rice, water, chicken broth, curry powder and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with chopped cashews.

The Skinny: Use fat free chicken broth.