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bluefish
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GROUND TURKEY
this is how i eat my ground turkey and its good!

fry some onion and mushrooms (or peppers) in a pan, meanwhile heat half a can of chopped tomatoes (with herbs, garlic, etc). Add onions/mushrooms to tomatoes and simmer
Take ground turkey and add seasoning, little balsamic vinegar and worcs sauce and mix up, make into small patties and fry until cooked.
Put on a plate and pour tomatoes etc over them, delicious!

please tell me if you think there are things i shouldnt do with this dish, ie too much tomato?

jewellover
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TUNA SALAD
This is how I make tuna salad. Whole can of tuna in water - 1 tablespoon mayo - cucumber chopped - pickle spear chopped - lettuce chopped. Mix and enjoy! :chew:

Dobie
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Turkey:
Ground with Garlic, basil, Oregen, and onion powder.  Mix Ketchup (tastes like spag sauce to us.)

Turkey: Taco spice and eat with TacoBell sauce (no sugar.)

Turkey: Favorite spices (wife like sage and roasmary, I like garlic salt, black pepper, worchestershire sauce) and grill in a patty.

Cottage cheese (wife only...I have not tried): Same as first turkey above: basil, oregeon

Omelette: Add Banana peppers (love those things! :) )

 

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bluefish wrote: please tell me if you think there are things i shouldnt do with this dish, ie too much tomato?
The more calories you eat, the slower you could lose, of course.  If it keeps you going, do it!  If you can live without, minimize them.  :)

Sorry if I am being obvious.

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Feel free to reduce the oil...won't affect much.  Skin it first or it will flare up.

 
2 Chickens

1 cup oil
1/2 cup- lemon juice (3 or 4 large lemons)
1T Salt
1t Paprika
2t onion powder
2t Sweet Basil (crushed)
1/2 t Thyme
1/2 t Garlic Powder

6-8 hours

take out of fridge 1 hour before hand

 

Jayelle
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Chili is always a great option on this day.  Use the veggies you like.  You don't need to follow this recipe exactly, just make it so you'll enjoy it.

Great Veggie Chili:
 
INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tablespoon cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder


DIRECTIONS:

    Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic, onion, and carrots in the pot until tender. Mix in the green bell pepper and red bell pepper. Season with chili powder. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until peppers are tender.Mix the mushrooms into the pot. Stir in the tomatoes with liquid, black beans with liquid, kidney beans with liquid, pinto beans with liquid, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Jayelle

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Hot & Sour Soup

1 package SunBird Hot & Sour Soup Mix
(Ignore the package directions)
 
Add 3 cups of water
Veggies of your choice  (I used carrots, mushrooms, frozen corn kernels, green peppers, onions)
Mix together in pot.  Bring to boil, then simmer until veggies are fork tender.
 
Slice the carrots a little thin since they’ll take the longest to cook.
If you like a spicier Hot & Sour soup add crushed red pepper to pot.
 
Enjoy.
Jayelle

Last edited on 2 May 2006 07:00 pm by Jayelle

Jayelle
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Saucy Poached Pears (Recipe from Light & Tasty Mag)

6 medium pears
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
2 teaspoons sugar (substitute)
2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios (omit)

Peel pears, leaving stem attached. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water, add mint. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer fro 8-12 minutes or until pears are tender but firm. Remove with a slotted spoon. Refrigerate until serving.

For sauce, in a blender, combine the oranges, strawberries and sugar (substitute); cover and process until blended. Serve with poached pears; sprinkle w/ pistacios. (If you use them)

ENJOY
Jayelle

Jayelle
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Ham & Pineapple Kabobs

3/4 lb cooked ham, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (Or fresh)
3 tablespoons sweetner
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
skewers

Preheat grill for high heat.
In a medium bowl, mix together sweetner, vinegar, oil, and mustard. Thread ham and pineapple chunks alternately onto skewers.
Lightly oil grill grate. Place skewers on grill, and brush liberally with prepared mixture. Cook for 6 - 8 minutes turning and basting often.
Serve when heated through and richly glazed

Enjoy

Jayelle

Jayelle
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Curry Chicken (Light & Tasty Mag)
Great for a Chicken and Mixed Veggies Meal
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into cubes
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups freash broccoli florets
4 green onions, thinly sliced


In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, curry and red pepper flakes. Stir in broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok coated with nonstick cooking sprayl, stir fry chicken in 1 teaspoon oil for 5-6 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
In the same pan, stir-fry carrots and garlic in remaining oul for 1 minute. Stir in borccoli; cook 2 minutes longer. Add onions;cook 1-2 minutes longer.
Stir broth mixture and stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through.

Enjoy

Jayelle

Last edited on 7 April 2006 04:00 am by Jayelle

Jayelle
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Blackened Tilapia with Secret Hobo Spices
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 pinch garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste

1 pound tilapia fillets
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon canola oil

DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl or jar with a lid, make the spice blend. Mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, celery seed and kosher salt. Coat the fish fillets with the spice mixture, and allow to sit at room temperature for no longer than 30 minutes.
Heat a heavy skillet over high heat. Add oil, and heat until it is almost smoking. Place the fillets in the pan, and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until fish is opaque and can be flaked with a fork. Remove from the pan. Pour pan juices over them and squeeze lemon juice all over.

Jayelle

Jayelle
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Tuna Salad Lettuce Wrap

 

1 1/2 tsp Fat free Ceasar Salad dressing
1/2 can of tuna
2 baby carrots, chopped
2 lettuce leaves
3 olives
1/2 roma tomato
1/2 tsp each garlic powder
1/2 tsp basil leaves
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

 

In a small bowl, combine tuna, chopped carrot, olives, and tomato. Chop one of the lettuce leaves and add.

Sprinkle with remaining spices, salad dressing, then mix thoroughly.

Using the other lettuce leaf, place tuna salad in the center, and then fold and enjoy.

Makes 1 Serving

 

Jayelle

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Baked French Fries
  • 1 large baking potato
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil  (you can use cooking spray if you don't want to use Oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).Cut potato into sticks. Mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder and onion powder together. Coat potatoes with oil/spice mixture (I put them in a bowl with a lid and give a good toss) and place on a baking sheet.Bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven.
These are great.  I have these on F/V day. A nice tossed salad first and then have these as the entree.  1/2 potato is usually plenty for me.

Enjoy
Jayelle

Jayelle
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FOR WHEN TUNA SALAD [AND] PASTA WITH SAUCE IS ON YOUR MENU

Tuna Salad Primavera

1/4 lb. tiny shell pasta
1 red bell pepper\raw, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 carrot\raw, thinly sliced
1/4 lb. green peas\raw, thawed if frozen
2 scallions, thinly sliced
9 ounces canned Albacore tuna, packed in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. pepper



 

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Ham and Pineapple Recipe    :pig:

Here's a recipe I've been making for years that my family loves.  I just made a few small changes to adapt it to the diet requirements.

Juilenne the ham into strips (I often use turkey ham instead because it is cheaper) and cook in frying pan with just a little cooking spray and black pepper.  While it is cooking I open a can of crushed pineapple and add about a tablespoon of Splenda brown sugar (originally called for honey) to the pineapple.  When I deem the ham cooked enough I add the pineapple mixture to the pan and cook until just heated through.  Remove the pan from the heat and add fresh lemon juice, about half a lemon.  (The original recipe also called for pimentos but nobody in my house likes them.)  So simple and good!!   

I haven't included much in the way of amounts because I really just kinda throw things in since I've been making this for so long.  But I make enough for about 3-4 people and have never had it turn out badly. 

Charmed3462
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Jayelle, reference your 'Great Veggie Chilli' recipe, it sounds nice but I'm confused about the tablespoon of vegetable oil.

I thought we weren't supposed to use oil on this plan or have I got it completley wrong??

Jayelle
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Charmed we are not suppoed to have oil so just don't use it in your version.  Personally I don't think a tablespoon of oil in a whole pot of chilli will break your diet.

I've used olive oil the whole time on the diet as a part of marinades, to coat the pan for my turkey and my fish.  Its all about moderation.  I didn't have any negative experience from it but that is me. 

Since it set off an alarm in your mind, I say you shouldn't use it.  Just modify the recipe and make it without the oil.  You will need to motify recipes to fit into this way of eating.  There are many great ways to prepare the food choices you just need to be willing to experiment with the preparation of your food.   

Enjoy,

Jayelle

Last edited on 16 May 2006 05:51 pm by Jayelle

Jenn
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I made the veggie chili this past weekend and used some spray Pam and about a tablespoon of water instead.  It worked just fine that way, and the chili was WONDERFUL.  I shared with my non-dieting family and a friend, and everyone loved it.

 

Charmed3462
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Ok thanks. I'm definatley going to give it a go. I'm looking forward to Thurday now which is my fruit and veg day instead of dreading it. :)

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I used olive oil sparingingly during my first 11 days and still lost 10 pounds.  Everything else was fat free though.  Given that I suppose making a vege curry with coconut milk is out of the question? 

 

Thumper

RoxieP
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Not really sure about the coconut milk Thumper, think it contains a lot of saturated fat?

I've got a veg only day coming up and I was at a loss as to what to have for breakfast. I mean how can you eat cooked veggies or salad for breakfast?

Then my colleague at work suggested making a vegetable juice. There are lots of recipes on the internet or you could just use up anyhting you have. A lot of them suggest carrots, tomatoes, celery, beetroot, peppers, even garlic (very good for you). I haven't tried it yet but I'll let you know how it goes. Also I don't have a juicer so I'm going to attampt to make it with just a blender - you keep more of the fibre that way but I'm not sure if it will work...

Keep up the good work everyone! If anyone's interested I'm posting my diary:

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/forums/forum31/1702.html



:cool:

RoxieP
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On my plan (the newest one) one of the foods is called Fruit Salad Dessert. It should be chopped fruit mixed with cool whip topping. You can't get cool whip in Britain and after doing some research I've discovered that it's full of rubbish anyway. It's very high in sugar in the form of corn syrup for a start which means I can't have it.

So, instead I used very low fat bio natural yoghurt (not sure if that's ok - yoghurt does have some protein but it's mainly carbs in the form of lactose) and threw it in the blender with a ton of leftover fruit. I then poured it into individual tubs and threw it in the freezer to make a kind of frozen yoghurt dessert. It's delicious! It went down really well today because it was really hot and it satisfied my craving for ice cream. It's also great for using up fruit that would otherwise start to rot! I'd suggest only using sweet fruits like pears and peaches and lots of bananas to give it a creamy consistency.

:cool:

luce2626
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:rose: Could anyone help me with recipes for flavouring up chicken??

Also the days when it says i am allowed a hot dog or hamburger am i right in thinking that it is without the bread ??

:heart:thanks luce xx

Jayelle
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hi, Luce. 
Yes you can have bread with the hot dog and hamburger.  

For the chicken issues, I suggest some marinades/rubs and get creative with the condments we are allowed. 

salsa, BBQ sauce, mustard.  That unfortunately is all we can do for the chicken only meals.

Good Luck

Jayelle

luce2626
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:rose:                                                                                                                                     :thumbsup: Thanks for the advice, if you dont mind me asking how are you doing with this diet sofar ??

:heart:luce xx

eleaner
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Just scanning through various topics and I keep seeing great ways to add variety to your meals.  I do have a question though.  (this may be a difference the old version and new one)  I have seen several people say they add lettuce or onions or FF cheese, etc to their meals.  I didn't think you could do that.

Jayelle- your veggie chili sounds great and I see many people have used it, does it work on the new plan?

I started the plan and then we left town and are celebrating my baby's first birthday TODAY!  I did lose some before we left.  One interesting thing I have noticed is that, even though I am not worrying about it on vacation, my eating has changed already.  I actually got a stomach ache after eating a fast food burger and some fries.  Usually can eat all of it and a coke and be great.  Also, I am not finishing my meals like I used to.  One big thing I noticed this morning is that I was hungry when I woke up and I haven't been this week until today.  Also (this is gross) I had worse breath when I woke up than I have all week-and yes I brushed my teeth before bed. :D 

I look forward to finishing the full 11 days when I return.  Good luck to all!

AzPeg
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Hi eleanar,

I too have just started this plan and I notice the recipies have a lot of things that are not on my copy of the plan.

Does anyone know if there is a way to get a copy of the old plan? Do you know why it was changed?

AzPeg:dog:

Last edited on 4 July 2006 04:13 am by AzPeg

Dobie
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AzPeg wrote: Hi eleanar,

I too have just started this plan and I notice the recipies have a lot of things that are not on my copy of the plan.

Does anyone know if there is a way to get a copy of the old plan? Do you know why it was changed?

AzPeg:dog:


No recipes included, gals, just guidelines as you have with the second.  These are all people adapting the rules into specifics.  Like the chile or veggie chili: You can add veggies to the turkey so that is what Chili is.  Veggie Chili works on any Veggie meal as long as you follow which veggies they say.

Now, that being said, my recommendation has always been to follow strictly one cycle, see what is possible, and then make this diet work for you.  I have added cheese to my roastbeef sandwich at times or had an Arby's instead of oat bread and have still lost weight.  It is not as quick because I added fat (butter on bun or cheese), but I am happy with my progress.  I am down 40 lbs and almost 6 inches and on a guy, that is quite a change. 

So don't look for all the answers.  You have them.  Stay strict if you like the best loss scenario and are happy with what you are eating...and if not, own it! ;)

joyjunkie
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Posted: 27 Jul 2006 02:50 pm




HI there.

I'm new here but not new to the diet. The first time around, I lost ten pounds! Ever since, I have cheated a little , but have ether lost weight or maintained. I go on it about once a month now. I found drinking all the water challenging at first, but it's easier for me if I use a water bottle that  is 20 oz so I only need to drink 4 bottles instead of 10-8oz glasses. I also use that one glass of wine as a "carrot" to get me swigging that water down! No wine till I finish all my water! Now, even when I'm not dieting I'm swigging down lots of water! Same thing with the other principles of this diet. I use them even when I'm not on it. Comes naturally now!

I also have a bunch of ways to make the food more interesting, I'm a chef so that defiantly works in my favor!

Here are a few......

:heart:Banana Milkshake: use over ripe bananas (sweeter!) peel and freeze them. This will give your shake a much more satisfying mouth feel. Really tastes like ice cream! I also use vanilla extract and a dash of cinnamon. Sometimes... peanut butter. Yum!

:heart:Any egg dish: I do two tricks here. First.... try Bistro Salad: Any salad greens ( I like arugula) 3 strips of turkey bacon cut cross-ways into small strips, 1 shallot minced, 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon olive oil, red wine vinegar 2-3 tablespoons, two poached eggs, salt and pepper.

Fill bowl with the salad greens. Poach eggs so that whites are done and yolk is runny. Set aside. Cook turkey bacon strips on med low till crisp and remove. Add oil and shallot to the pan with all of the turkey bacon schmutz (flavor!) and saute' till just starting to turn brown at the edges. Add mustard and vinegar to taste. Taste dressing and if it is too thick or vinegary you can add a little water.

Top the greens with the warm dressing and the eggs. When you toss it, the eggs will break and mix with the dressing. It'll get the consistency of a Ceasar Dressing. Add salt and lots of pepper.

This salad is so good that I make it even when I'm not on the diet!

:heart:Second egg trick: Egg Foo Young: No recipe here. Just a method. Scramble eggs in a bowl, add some liquid, I like a little chicken broth and soy sauce. Add lots of bean sprouts or shredded veg of your choice. Shredded broccoli is nice (broccoli slaw in a bag) You can also add leftover chicken or veg from the night before. For flavor I like shredded green onions and a little ginger.

Make pancake sized portions  into non stick pan with pan spray and cook on med till done on one side and flip to cook other side.

Top with shredded green onions and soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds or a little bit of oyster sauce.


I hope this helps someone have a little more fun with their food and great luck with the diet!

More later! :heart:

Last edited on 28 July 2006 02:34 am by joyjunkie

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The recipes ROCK!!!!  Thanks so much for posting....  And from a chef... lucky, lucky us!! :P

pommedownunder
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Has anyone got on a good ideas what to do with chicken and cheese as this appears a few times on my menu and I was planning to do dinner for this meal:wink:

pommedownunder
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Just tried my first meal of cheese and chicken, I melted the cheese over the top of the chicken and it was great. I have already lost 1.5 Lb's in 2 days ( I know you shouldn't weigh yourself everyday but I need to see the results to keep me motivated) so am really pleased with the results so.

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The best turkey burgers, EVER!!!!

I buy Honeysuckle White Breast of Turkey in a roll at Wallyworld - usually I cook a lb. at a time, then reheat it and add cheese - here's the how to -

Small dice green peppers and onions and stir into the ground turkey breast, form into patties.  Spray both sides of the TURKEY with Pam, then put on George Foreman and sprinkle liberally, REALLY liberally with Tony Chichiare's Creole Seasoning.

When it's cooked, put in a plate, put a slice of fat free cheese on it, cover it and let the cheese melt.  It's just AWESOME, and it reheats beautifully....

Trust me, this one is a keeper, great recipe, even if you aren't dieting.  I would love it on a bun, but so far I've just fixed it au natural....

I'm sure you could pan fry this or grill it, I'm just a huge fan of George Foreman, it's fast and easy. Easy cleanup, too, if you put a wet paper towel inside the grill when you unplug it after cooking your turkey.  After dinner is over, it's really easy  to clean because the heat from the grill and the wet towel has steamed and softened all of the crusty stuff on the grillplates... :yum:

laurie2025
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I have a question; I didn't see celery anywhere, and I'm wondering if it's ok to make my tuna salad with celery.  Anyone know?

 

Also, that salad recipe with the eggs?  OMG that is one FANTASTIC recipe for a good salad.

 

And finally, I read the veggie chili recipe; I thought corn was a no-no.  Maybe I imagined that?  :chicken:

Thank you for the information, I just downloaded the diet today and am going shopping tomorrow.

Happy New Year!

 

gracefortoday2
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Well, I made a chicken curry thinking it's allowable since the only veggies I added were tomatoes and onions and I thought it would pass since "salsa" is allowed with any meal and it's made of tomatoes and onions.

1.5 KG Chikcen, cut into pieces (remove skin BEFORE eating!!!)
2 lg onions
garlic powder (I added lots since the original recipe calls for 5 cloves)
1 tsp ginger
5ml tumeric
10ml cumin
10ml coriander
5 cardamom seeds
3 pieces of stick cinnamon
5ml chili powder
5 whole cloves
10 ml salt
375ml water, divided
2 large ripe tomatoes (or 50ml tomato paste mixed with 100ml of water)

wash and drain chicken. meanwhile, brown onion in a little bit of oil until golden brown (5-10mins). Add chicken. Mix ginger and garlic and add to chicken/onions with the remaining spices and 1/2 cup water. Simmer, covered for 20 mins or until well blended. Add tomatoes and simmer a further 10 minutes. Add remaining water (and 3 quartered medium potatoes if you're NOT DIETING :smile:) and simmer a further 10-15 minutes. YUM!

P.S. ON MY NEXT VEGGIE DAY I'M GOING TO TRY A VEGGIE CURRY, WILL POST IF IT TASTES DECENT


 

Lizardlaird
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I have a soup recipie I want to share with you guys. I have been making it for years, and I now use it for this diet.

I use V-8 juice as my broth. I like to buy an 11.5 FL OZ. can of Spicy Hot and a big bottle of Low Sodium.

I pour the whole can of spicy and 1/2 the bottle of low sodium into a pot. I add what ever veggies I feel like having that day. This is so versitile! I add...

onions
carrots
celery
peas (very few)
green beans
diced tomatos with green chilis
pinto beans

Then I season it with a little garlic and a little oregano. Thats it!!!

I do not like V-8 juice! I will not drink the stuff!!! However, in this soup it is wonderful!!! Try it. I make a big pot and have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on my fruit and veggie days.

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Oh my...that sound delicious..I am sick of tuna salad( she says as she is sitting at the computer eating it!) I can try your turkey recipe..Thanks for sharing.

Lizardlaird
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Heres some recipies that can used on veggie days

White Chili





  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed (for non veggie times)
  3. 1 onion, chopped
  4. 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  5. 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  6. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  7. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  8. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  9. 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
  10. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  11. 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  12. 2 green onions, chopped
  13. 2 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  14. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken and onion in oil 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is tender.
  15. Stir in the chicken broth, green chiles, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  16. Stir in the beans, and simmer for 5 more minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with green onion and shredded cheese.
 

Im not sure what to call this, just something I do...









  1. 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and mashed



  2. 2 tablespoons Fat Free mayonnaise



  3. 1 teaspoons spicy brown mustard



  4. 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (made with splenda)



  5. onions and celery, chopped



  6. cumin, salt and pepper to taste

 In a medium bowl, combine garbanzo beans, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, chopped green onions,celery, seasonings. Mash with potato masher.







Taco soup






  1. 2 pounds lean ground beef (for non veggie days)
  2. 1 onion, chopped
  3. 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  4. 1 teaspoon salt
  5. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  6. 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  7. 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
  8. 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  9. 1 1/2 cups water
  10. 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
  11. 1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, drained
  12. 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed or diced tomatoes
  13. 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
In a large Dutch oven, brown the beef and chopped onion over medium heat. Drain off any fat.

Add chilies, salt and pepper, beans, water, seasoning mixes, hominy, and stewed tomatoes to the beef and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

I dont usually add the hominy, but I do cut up zucchini into my soup. It is yummy!

Top with shredded cheese, and serve.

Last edited on 23 January 2008 10:16 pm by Lizardlaird

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Broccoli Salad

        
  • 10 slices bacon
  • 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli mixture, and toss until well mixed. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
  3. Before serving, toss salad with crumbled bacon and sunflower seeds.
Omit and add ingredients according to diet rules! I used this on a day when I was to eat ham adnd mixed veggies. I also use splenda instead of sugar. Also, dont use that much mayo, use just enough to coat it.

Last edited on 23 January 2008 10:24 pm by Lizardlaird

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Slaw

6 cups coleslaw mix

2 large carrots, shredded

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped

1 large apple, chopped

3 green onions, sliced

1/2 cup chopped celery

1 cup F.F. mayonnaise

1/2 cup sugar (Splenda)

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Last edited on 23 January 2008 10:47 pm by Lizardlaird

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Southwestern Chicken Salad

I do not like canned tuna, so I use canned chicken instead

I can of chicken

F.F. Mayo, (enough to lightly coat)

diced Celery and onion

1/2 pkt taco seasonin.

Mix well, Wrap in a bib of lettuce like a taco.

Lizardlaird
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Green Bean and Carrot Salad

1/2 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise

2 cups fresh-cut green beans

1/4 cup chopped radishes

1/4 cup chopped red onion

DRESSING:

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon sugar (splenda)

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

 

 In a small saucepan, cook carrots in a small amount of boiling water for 4 minutes. Add the beans; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; chill in ice water. Drain and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add radishes and onion.

 In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and cumin. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

My original recipe calls for 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted. to sprinkle on salad just before serving. I omit this.

Lizardlaird
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I have a debat on cauliflower, its not on the approved veggie list. But its good for you, so it should be! Once in great while I will make whipped Cauliflower. Its almost as good as mashed potatoes!!! I never liked cauliflower until this recipe. Its the only way I will eat them.

Steam, not boil your cauliflower.

Mix in very little sour cream, margarine, garlic seasoning, salt, and pepper

My original recipe calles for heavy cream, but I use Fat Free sour cream to keep it low on carbs and calories. Play with this dish, there's lots of ways to do it.

Blend it all together. Lightly spray a shallow casserole dish with pam and bake at 375 for 15-20 mins.

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Yam or Sweet Potato Fries

SO good SO easy SO healthy!

3 medium sized yams
1tbls olive oil
some coarse salt to taste (use little)
rosemary (optional)

Preheat oven to 450. Cut yams into inch thick strips.  Line a baking sweet with foil and arrange yam slices on it.  sprinkle with olive oil, salt and rosemary.  Cook for 30 minutes flipping once.

Lizardlaird
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Can we have yams? Arent they a potato? I thought potatoes were a no-no! I would love to know the answer to this one. I like yams.

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Lizard...there you are...been missing you at forum.  I've wondered too. Yams are lower glycemic than white potatoes and are allowed on some diets where potatoes are not.  They are similar to squash but probably more calorie dense..so if you added them you'd have to be careful and see how it goes.  I LOVE  yam oven fries sprinkled with cajun seasoning...soooo good!
Sunshine

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Hi Lizard:

I've heard a lot about you!  There's a few people on the forum wondering where you've been!

I absolutely adore cauliflower, and I'm so glad to find one of "the knowledgeable ones" giving us "newbies" the okay to include this vegetable once in a while.  Do you think it's because there's little to no fiber in it that it's not included on "the list?" 

Your recipe sounds so good, I'm going to include it as a small part of my veggie day.

Thanx...

Glassdog 

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Aloha!  Lizard - all of your recipes sound absolutely delish! Can't wait to give 'em a whirl! Keep posting please I lack so much creativity in the kitchen and this diet makes that so much more apparent! HAHAHAHAHA!

Ma halo!                                    Sarah

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Here's a great recipe to use on your Veggie day! I make this and invite my friends over for dinner-plenty for all! Fantastic flavor and sooo good for you!

VEGETARIAN CHILI (makes 10- 1 cup - servings)

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 med. onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 sml zucchini diced

1 med summer squash, diced

1 med red bell pepper, diced

1 med green bell pepper, diced

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 (16 oz) can pinto beans (drained)

1 (16 oz) can black beans (drained)

1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans (drained)

1 (26 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 tbs mild molasses

Heat oil in large stockpot over med heat. add onion & garlic & cook until soft, about 2 min. Add squashes & bell peppers & cook until soft, about 5 min. Stir in remaining ingredients & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer until veggies are tender, 20-25 min. stirring occasionally.


 

Nutrition facts

Seving size: 1 cup

Calories 190

Calories from fat 25

Total fat 2.5g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesteral 0mg

Sodium 760mg

Total Carbohydrate 36g

Dietary Fiber 11g

Sugars 6g

Protein 10g



Last edited on 24 February 2008 09:45 pm by sarahmg80

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Lizard....loved the southwestern chicken salad:chewing:

thanks for the idea:lightbulb:

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I've stumbled onto another great recipe! I had Chicken & Cashews on my list today so I decided to make Cashew Chicken for dinner tonight! Turned out awesome!!! If you've ever had it at a Chinese Restaurant, you will know what I'm talking about-great flavor! I did omit the mushrooms, water chestnuts and the green onion, but will include them here for those who might be interested in the original recipe.      Ready.....here ya go!

Cashew Chicken


12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 cup water

3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp dry white wine (I used a Chardonnay)

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp cooking oil

2 tbsp minced garlic

1 cup cashews

10 green onions, bias-sliced into 1 inch pieces

1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushroom

1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts

Process
1. Cut chicken into 1/2 in pieces. Place in a zip-lock bag.

2. For marinade, combine water, soy sauce, wine & red peppers; pour over chicken & marinate in refrigerator for 30 min. Drain chicken, reserving marinade ; set aside.

3. Pour oil into wok or large skillet. Heat over med-high heat. Add green onions, mushrooms & garlic to wok; cook & stir for 1-2 min or until tender. Remove vegetables from wok & add chicken cooking & stirring until no longer pink. Push chicken from the center of the wok & add stirred marinade mixture to the center of wok. Cook & stir until thickened & bubbly.

4. Return cooked veggies; add water chestnuts & cashews. Cook & stir about 1 min. more or until heated through.

 

Hope you will enjoy this recipe as much as I did! YUMMY YUMMY!:chewing:

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Another Ground Turkey Recipe: I also make this with and pre-made patties. I fry up the ground turkey with a ton of spices. For me that would be garlic and onions. But, I would think you could use whatever spices you want. Then drain, if there is anything to drain. Then I add 1 can of reduced fat cream of mushroom soup. Heat and stir until done. Serve with potatoes or whole wheat toast. I love eating this, and the soup hides the turkey taste.

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Not sure how this could fit any day on the DG, but could be good for a day off!

Crustless Cheesecake
Serves 12; 100 calories per serving
nonstick cooking spray
24 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 and 1/2 cups Splenda®
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
5 egg whites
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a springform pan with nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray. In a shallow roasting pan big enough to fit the cake pan, pour in about 1 inch water and place on the center oven rack to preheat. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, and Splenda® just until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk the cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and egg whites until blended. Blend the egg mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Pour the batter into the greased springform pan. Place the pan into the heated water bath.
Bake 15 minutes, then lower temperature to 275 degrees. Continue baking 1 and 1/2 hours. Turn the oven off when done and leave the cake in the oven to cool 3 more hours. Remove the cake and refrigerate before serving

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Cupcake Cheesecake

For cupcake:
3 - 8 oz. packages of cream cheese
1 cup of Splenda (or sweetener of choice)
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla

1/4 tsp lemon juice (my preference, if you have it, works well without it)


Topping: *** (see below)
8 oz Sour Cream
2 TBSP Splenda
1/4 tsp Vanilla


Bring cream cheese to room temperature. Place cream cheese in a bowl and add one egg at a time beating with a hand mixer. Slowly add the Splenda and vanilla. (The batter will be thin.) Pour into paper cupcake liners about an 1/8 inch from the top. (Makes approx. 18 cupcakes.) Bake in a 300 degree oven for 30 - 35 minutes (until large cracks appear on the top). Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
For the topping add the Splenda and Vanilla to the Sour Cream. Add a tsp. on top of each cupcake and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
Cool and then keep refrigerated. They can also be frozen

*** That topping is a basic topping and is what I usually give to everyone as it is basic.  Take the sour cream and mix it with SF Rasberry or any kind of flavoring you like, but raspberry is best (Torani or DaVinci) 

***For this to be a true protien dish, you must use regular cream cheese and regular sour cream that way you are not adding carbs.  Do not use SF.  If you wish to change the cream cheese to LF, that is strictly up to you, but remember, when they take fat out it is replaced with sugars and junk, which you will see in the ingredients.

****You can make this as a regular cake also, just bake it in a springform pan, but then you are tempted to eat too much of it, cupcakes work cause you can freeze it.  I sometimes just use this as a meal also.

 
**If you like an eggier cheesecake, I have also made it with 2 cream cheese and 4 eggs (rest of ingredients are the same).  Depends on what you like.

Last edited on 1 April 2008 10:03 pm by Autumn0909

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Ok, here are a few veggie recipes, most of which are for BC though or you can use on your days off

TUNA PATTIES

To 1 can of tuna drained, mix and add:  1 egg, approx 2-3 tbs of mayo, 1 tsp of dill, 1 tsp of dried minced onion.  I then add grated parmesan cheese to use as a filler instead of bread crumbs.  I make mine kind of moist and drop by a spoonful (then mash into patties) into a hot skillet with melted butter.  Cook until lightly browned on each side.

HOT AND SPICY SPINACH

Nonstick cooking spray

1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces

1 clove garlic, minced

1 pound prewashed fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped

1 T prepared mustard

1 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Spray large skillet with nonstick spray, heat over medium heat.  Add red bell pepper and garlic, cook and stir 3 minutes.  Add spiniach; cook and stir 3 minutes or just until spinach begins to wilt.  Stir in mustard, lemon juice and red pepper flakes.  Serve immediately.

Cook's Tip:  To obtian the maximum nutritional value from spinach, cook it for the shortest possible time. The vitamins in spinach and other greens are soluble in water and fats and are therefore lost during long cooking.

ZUCCHINI BOATS

4 large zucchini

1-2 lbs ground hamburger or sausage

onion

cheese of your choice

salt and pepper

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise.  Hollow out the inside.  In a bowl mix meat and onion, add salt and pepper.  Fill hollowed out zucchini with the meat mixture.  Cover with cheese and bake at 350 until tender.  Baking time will depend on how big your zucchini is.

GREEN BEANS WITH WARM BACON DRESSING (2 servings)

1/2 lb green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch length

2 bacon slices

1 T. chopped shallots

3 tsp white wine vineger

Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes, drain and transfer to shallow bowl.  Meanwhile, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, drain on paper towel.  Add shallot to skillet and saute 30 seconds.  Remove from heat and cool slightly.  Stir vinegar into shallot mixture in skillet.  Season warm dressing to taste with salt and pepper.  Pour dressing over green beans and toss to coat.  Crumble bacon over.

FRIED CABBAGE

1 small head of cabbage sliced                                                                                          

1 pound of thick sliced bacon cut into chunks

1 green pepper sliced

1 large onion sliced

In a deep skillet fry bacon so that it is nice and brown, do not drain the oil add the other ingredients and cook covered until cabbage is done, stirring occasionally.  This is even good the next day.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

FRIED CABBAGE AND ONIONS

2 slices bacon

1/2 head of cabbage

1/2 onion thinly sliced

Fry bacon, drain, but reserve a couple tablespoons of fat, crumble bacon, add cabbage, onion, and crumbled bacon into drippings and cook until cabbage is wilted, but firm.  Add some salt and pepper to taste.

CRAB-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

36 stuffed tomatoes

salt

1/4 cup cottage cheese

1-1/2 tsp minced onion

1-1/2 tsp lemon juice

dash of garlic salt

1/2 pound fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked

1/4 cup minced celery

1 tbls finley chopped green pepper

Cut top off each tomato; scoop out pulp.  Sprinkle inside of tomatoes lightly with salt and invert on paper towels to drain.  Place cottage cheese in electric blender, process until smooth.  Add onion, lemon juice, garlic and salt blending well.  Stir in remaing ingredients.  Spoon crabmeat mixture into tomatoes.  Chill before serving.

CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN

2 heads of cauliflower broken into small flourettes

1-1/2 cup mayonnaise

4-5 Tbl Dijon mustard

1 tsp white pepper

2 Tbl parsley

shredded cheese

1 cup cream

Steam cauliflower lightly.  Mix mayo, dijon and spices.  In a lightly buttered casserole dish, layer cauliflower and spread 1/2 mayo mixture on top followed by cheese.  Repeat.  Pour cream over top.  Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

CAULIFLOWER CUSTARD (6 servings)

1-1/2 lb cauliflower flourettes

3 beaten eggs

1-1/2 cup cream/water combined

2 tb. butter melted

1 salt and pepper

1 cup swill cheese grated

Blanch and drain cauliflower.  Combine eggs, mild and butter.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Place cauliflower in 1-1/2 qt casserole dish.  Cover with grated cheese (Parmesan can be added).  Pour custard over top.  Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until set.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP

Put 2 large cans of Swanson chicken broth in large saucepan or dutch oven.  Simmer and add 1 head of cauliflower chopped up and 2 heads of broccoli chopped up and 1 large onion chopped.  When vegetables are cooked soft, turn the heat down to low and add 1 large package of shredded cheddar cheese.  Stir constantly until dissolved and remove from heat.  Store in refrigerator.

FLOURLESS PIZZA

1 cup ricotta cheese

3 large eggs

1 tsp garlic salt

1 tbls olive oil

1 jar Ragu pizza sauce (sugar free) - or make your own

mozzarella cheese, shredded

your choice of met and/or veggie toppings

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Meanwhile,mix together ricotta, eggs (beaten), and garlic salt.  Oil a deep dish pizza pan (12" - 14" dimater) with the olive oil.  Pour the crust batter into the pan and bake for about 20 minutes.  then broil on middle rach for 2 or 3 minutes (watch closely!) until top gets lightly golden brown.

Remove from oven.  Spread pizza sauce, a thin layer of mozzarella and your pizza toppings.  Finish with another layer of mozzarella.

Bake gain for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from oven and slice into at least 8 slices.  The smaller the slices, the easier they are to handle.  The crust will be thin, but definitely manageable if the slices are not too wide.

MUSHROOM PIZZA

Take large portabello mushrooms and break off stems.  Place in baking pan underside up (so you are looking at where the stem was); spread spaghetti sauce (sugar free) on muchroom; top with shredded mozzarella and whatever else you like on pizza (bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, they are done when juices flow out of mushroom.

 

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I'll have to try that tuna recipe. I make mine pretty plain. I just use an egg and saltines. Make patties and fry with olive oil spray. Yours sound so much better. Tuna patties are a great substitution for hamburgers. Thanks for the recipes... :grin:

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Ratatouille


 


1 small eggplant, cut into 1” cubes                                 8 plum tomatoes chopped

1 med red onion, diced                                                   1 med zucchini sliced

3 cloves of garlic, minced                                               1 small bell pepper, diced

½ teas cinnamon                                                             ½ cup tomato puree

¼ teas black pepper                                                        1 TBLS fresh basil

1 cup dry white wine                                                         1TBLS olive oil

 

I just put it all into a crock pot and let it cook on low all day.

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Mexican Soup



 


2 cans fat free re-fried beans

2 cups vegetable broth

2 cans diced tomatoes (I use Zesty with green chilies)

Mushrooms and Onions to taste

 

Just mix and heat.

willbethin
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Try these chickpea/garbanzo bean recipes:

Super Fast Chickpeas and Spinach

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    8-10 oz chopped spinach
    12 oz chickpeas (from can or cooked)
    1/4-3/4 cup water, wine or vegetable broth
    2-3 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 tablespoon tahini
    2-4 tablespoon minced garlic
    1 onion, chopped
    1-2 tablespoon cooking oil
    1 tablespoon ground ginger
    1 tablespoon ground cumin
    1 tablespoon ground paprika or cayenne pepper
    1 tablespoon ground coriander
    1 tablespoon concentrated tomato paste
    salt to taste

Directions:

Saute the onion and garlic in cooking oil until soft.

Stir in the chickpeas and spinach and saute for another 2-4 minutes.

Add the lemon juice, tomato paste, tahini and spices.

Lower the temperature, add 1/4 cup liquid and simmer for 10 minutes. Add additional liquid if you want a thinner consistency.

Serve with rice or bread.

I make a big batch of this and keep it in the fridge.  It's quick, nutritious, and good hot or cold.

 

End-of-the-Week Chickpea Special

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1 can chickpeas (8 oz?)
    half a red onion
    1 stalk celery
    soy sauce
    olive oil

Directions:

Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Chop about half a large red onion and 1 celery stalk (more of either or both if you so choose, because onions and celery are cheap, dude).

When the oil is heated, throw the onions and celery in the pan. Stir it a bit to prevent burning. When the veggies have browned a little, throw in a can of drained chickpeas and a few splashes of soy sauce. Stir, heat until it's browned to your liking.

Serve with more soy sauce. My boyfriend is dying to try it with chili oil and some hot spices. It's very good eaten cold.

 

Roasted Chickpeas!!!

Easy easy easy easy easy easy! Eat for a snack!

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1 can chickpeas or dried soaked boiled chickpeas
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1 teaspoon of your favorite spices....cumin/cayenne is a good combo or garlic and onion or onion and dill. I could go on.

Directions:

Pour rinsed chickpeas onto a cookie sheet.

Mix spices and oil and pour onto chickpeas. Coat evenly.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden.

Eat

 

Easy Chick Pea Curry

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1 can of chick peas - drained
    10 cherry tomatoes - sliced in half
    1 medium onion - halved and thinly sliced
    1 green chili - thinly sliced
    garlic - finely grated
    ginger - finely grated
    turmeric
    ground cumin
    fresh coriander (cilantro) - chopped
    oil - small amount
    water - small amount

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan and add onion, ginger, garlic and chilli and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add chick peas, turmeric and cumin and a very small amount of water and lower heat.  Simmer for a few more minutes.

Add cherry tomatoes and leave for another 10 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.

Just before serving, add the coriander.

Serve with brown basmati rice and a sliced tomato, onion and coriander salad

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Turkey Cabbage Rolls

3/4 cup water

One pound ground turkey

One beaten egg

One jar of chunky spag sauce with garden veggies

16 large cabbage leaves

3/4 cup oats

Salt and pepper

Pre-heat oven to 350. Spray 9*13 casserole pan with Pam. Core the cabbage and steam whole thing so leaves are easy to remove and work with. Cook the turkey, drain, and transfer to bowl. Add egg, half of the spag. sauce, the water, oats and seasoning. Place 2 tbs of mixture in center of cabbage leaf. fold in sides and roll. Place in pan seam down. Top with remaining sauce and cover pan with aluminum foil. Bake one hour. Remove foil the last 10 minutes and let sit 5 min. before serving

 Make it Mexi- follow above recipe, but add taco seasoning to turkey while cooking, and use chunky tomato sauce (2 reg. size cans) instead of spaghetti sauce. Top with shredded cheese the last 10 minutes. Yum!                                                                             

 

Last edited on 5 April 2008 08:28 pm by Amjacie

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Fresh Whipped Topping (Cool Whip) 

"How to make basic whipped cream. For best results make sure whisk and metal bowl are ice cold."

1 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)

 In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks are just about to form. Beat in vanilla and sugar until peaks form. Make sure not to over-beat, cream will then become lumpy and butter-like.

Use Splenda instead of confectioners sugar to reduce the calories. It taste just as good!

Also,can experiment with different extracts to get just the right flavor to go with that perfect recipe (rum extract,almond,banana,coconut,maple,coffee)~tried them all :)

Last edited on 12 April 2008 01:12 am by Lizardlaird

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**Veggie Day Recipe**

2 cans Rotel, 1 can tomato sauce (I made sure none of these had any added sugar - just spices and tomatoes)

1 can pinto beans, rinsed


1 bag stir fry veggie mix (broccoli, snow peas, carrots, bok choy)

2 cloves garlic, 1 small onion diced

Browned onion & garlic, added rest of ingredients and simmered.

A little spicy and very flavorful - so I'm not at all worried about veggie day (unlike stupid fruit day :grin:)

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Maybye someone would like this for their veggie day. It's based on a traditional spanish bean stew (normally loaded with chorizo and black pudding) that is really satisfying and tasty. You don't loose the chorizo taste because of the pimentón. It's really nice:

pinto beans
toms (loads)
green italian peppers (loads)
onions (1 or 2)
garlic (3/4 pieces)
pimentón aka: paprica -I use both spicy and sweet together (heaped tablespoon)
salt or veggie stock cube
water (to cover the beans)
bbq sauce or ketchup (a dollop)

soak the beans overnight (you could use canned, but dry ones release the starch into the stew to thiken it).

finely chop the veggies and cook them till mushy. Throw in the rest of the ingredients and pressure cook untill it smells done (I alwayes cook by smell) which is about 25 min. Otherwise, in a standard pot it probably takes around 2 hour of simmering (so you need to keep topping up the water)

Hope someone will benifit from this one!

DeniceinSpain
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CHICKEN AND CHEESE MEAL

My 5th meal today was chicken and cheese, and here is what I wolfed up:

A base of salsa on my plate
dry fried chiken breast in taco seasoning and water
grated cheese.

All grilled and melting. This has most definatley been the best meal yet! So in case anyone has generated the same meal foods,  I strongly urge this dish

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warm five fruit compote:





  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] stoned prunes
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] stoned peeled fresh peach pieces
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] cored peeled fresh pear pieces
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] cored peeled fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] ground nutmeg
  • Juice and grated rind of 1/2 a lemon


  • Preheat oven to 250°F [120°C].
  • Mix together prunes, peach pieces, pear pieces, pineapple chunks and applesauce into an oven-safe casserole.
  • Well mix in ground cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, lemon juice, and grated lemon rind.
  • Cover casserole.
  • Transfer into preheated oven for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve compote immediately.
I found this recipe and though it might be good for a warm meal on fruit day. I will be giving this a try.
The directions say that you can use any five fresh or canned peeled fruits.

Last edited on 15 April 2008 03:11 pm by willbethin

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Beans and greens:

one turn of olive oil (or Pam if desired)

3-6 cloves garlic crushed

1 pound greens ( I used spinach, but could use any kind)

1 cup vegetable stock

2 cans chick peas Drained

 

Put oil or pam in the pan and saute garlic about 2 min.

Put in the greens and wilt. I used frozen so I just mixed with the olive oil and garlic

Add veggie stock and cook for 7-8 minutes.

Add drained chick peas and heat. Serve warm.

 

I used 1/2 pound dried beans that had soaked overnight and just added them when I added the veggie stock. I then cooked it till the beans were tender.  I have no idea what the nutrient value on the veggie stock is as I have homemade. I also used garlic powder. It turned out quite tasty.

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I have no idea if cornstarch is legal or not but if you have no problems with it, try this one:

Olive oil or pam

lean pork roast  cut into strips

4 cups of veggies

1 1/2 - 2 cups vegetabe, or chicken stock

approx 2 tbsp cornstarch

 

mix cornstarch and stock together and set aside.

In pan, cook pork in olive oil or pam. Once cooked, take out and set aside. Add veggies and cook until just begining to be tender. Add pork back in and add veggie stock cornstarch mix. cook until bubbly.

This is good for those meals with meat and veggies. I used it in place of a tuna salad meal.

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Spicy Trout Packets


trout filets (or any white fish)


jalapeno slices


lemons or lemon juice


pepper


extra virgin olive oil


garlic salt


On a large piece of foil baste filets with olive oil, garlic salt and pepper.  Place jalepeno slices on fish, to taste.  Sprinkle with lemon juice.  If using real lemons, place slices on top of the filets.  Fold foil into a "packet" (all sides sealed) and bake on a cookie sheet at 400 degrees for 14-20 minutes.


YUM!

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Sunshines Veggie Ideas

For breakfast...tomato slices..rub on a tiny bit of extra virgin olive oil...I like Pompean brand from walmart...sprinkle on oregano and basil..maybe garlic powder..or italian herbs...sprinkle on grated mozzarella cheese and alittle parman or romano cheese and broil.  You could use provolone or cheddar or ???
For a sweeter start...the night before...micro or bake acorn or butternut squash...spray with I can't believe butter spray and pumpkin pie spice or just cinnamon and then sweetener.
If you like v8 is probably OK to start the day as it is a veg blend.. and breakfast can be a hard meal.
Slice and eggplant...sprinkle with salt..let drain..rinse..bake on oiled sheet til starting to soften..spread on some pizza sauce and mozzarella and parmesan and melt.

Bake or micro (I poke holes in  and micro..turn over once...til soft) a spaghetti squash...top with spaghetti sauce and cheese...or butter spray and cheese...or steamed veggies...sauce, cheese or whatever.
veggie chili and cheese
veggie soups or stews
steamed broccoli or cauliflower..whole or pureed with cheese
steamed cabbage wedges and butter spray
shredded carrot salad
coleslaw or asian coleslaw


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Sugar-Free Applesauce


4-5 Granny Smith apples

2 packets Splenda

1/2 cup water

cinnamon to taste

Peel and slice apples into chunks.  Cook on stovetop with water and Splenda, stirring often, until water boils.  Cover and simmer 20 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Mash with potato masher until desired consistency, sprinkle with cinnamon.  Great on their own or over vanilla frozen yogurt!  And it makes Fruit Day a whole lot easier!!

 

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Oh, Lawd! in a Glass Smoothie
Whether or not you like this smoothie recipe, and how could you not, look at the ingredients, you have to love the name.

Oh, Lawd! in a Glass Smoothie Ingredients:


  • 1⁄2 cup of sliced strawberries
  • 2 apples peeled, cut and with seeds removed
  • 1⁄2 cup of blueberries
  • 1⁄2 cup of peaches
  • 3⁄4 cup of natural apple juice
  • 3⁄4 cup of natural orange juice
Place all ingredients in blender, mix and drink. Make sure your juices are not from concentrate.

 
Tropical Passion Smoothie
Passion fruit smoothies are usually hard to find, but this recipe really embraces, pun intended, the passion fruit with 2 pieces of the fruit.

Tropical Passion Smoothie Ingredients:

  • 1 papaya
  • 1 peach
  • 2 passionfruit
  • 150ml (5fl oz) freshly squeezed orange juice
 
Morning Sunrise Smoothie
Morning Sunrise Smoothie

  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup of strawberries
  • 1/2 cup of orange juice
  • A handful of ice cubes
 

Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie
You don’t come across a lot of kiwi smoothies, so give this one a try if you haven’t had one before.

Kiwi strawberry Smoothie Recipe

  • 3 peeled kiwi
  • 1 cup frozen banana slices
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!

Main Squeeze Smoothie Recipe
Main Squeeze Smoothie

  • 1 1/2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
 

Papaya Raspberry Smoothie
Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana, peeled
  • 1/2 fresh papaya
  • 10-12 raspberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 cup water or fruit juice
Cherry Cantaloupe Smoothie
Cherries and cantaloupe in a smoothie? This recipe may sound like a bad accident in a produce aisle, but it also blends nicely for a great unusual low fat smoothie taste.

Cherry Cantaloupe Smoothie Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cantaloupe (peeled, seeded, and sliced)
  • 1/2 cup apple or apricot juice
  • 2-3 pitted cherries
  • 1/4 cup raspberries or blackberries
  • 3-4 ice cubes

Last edited on 14 May 2008 11:55 am by

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Classic Almond Flour Pound Cake

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened at room temperature
1/2 cup full fat cream cheese
1 cup Splenda
5 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup Cake-Ability Baking Aid
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream butter, cream cheese and Splenda together, mixing well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.

In a separate bowl, mix almond flour with Cake-Ability Baking Aid and baking powder, breaking up any lumps. Add egg/butter mixture to flour a little at a time while beating. Add lemon and vanilla extracts.

Pour into greased 9"-10" Springform pan, bundt pan, ring pan, (or 9" round cake pan) and bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes.

You can change flavors for this cake by using different extract flavors and even food color if you like!

Makes 12 servings. 6.1 net grams of carbohydrate per serving.

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losing,

This cake was terrific. I omitted the Cake-ability since I couldn't get it in time. It tasted just like any pound cake. Everyone loved it. Such a hit that everyone wanted a doggie bag to take home and I didn't even have leftovers. I found a recipe for SF frosting so I decided to frost it. It was a little unusual on the heavier cake but still tased great. Thanks!

 

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Forgot to mention that I used almond extract for the cake flavor and "White Chocolate" flavored frosting. Frosting recipe to follow.

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Sugar-Free Frosting

 INGREDIENTS




  • 1 (1.4 ounce) package sugar-free instant pudding mix
  • 1  cups milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) container lite frozen whipped topping, thawed
DIRECTIONS


  1. In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix and milk. Mix well and let stand until thickened.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pudding and mix well. Finally, fold in whipped topping.
PS - I used fat free cream cheese and sugar free cool whip instead of lite.

urbz
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hello,
im not a member of fat loss 4 idiots but im really interested in calorie shifting
i've been researching online, but i can't join.
i was wondering if someone could help me out with what they eat on a daily basis or some of the foods they have on the menu and such to get me started
thanks!

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Urbz:

The "FL4I - Recipes" section is really the wrong thread to post a question of this type, but since it's posted I will attempt to answer your question.  Please be sure to post future question of this type under "FL4I - Diet Questions and Concerns" or "FL4I - General Discussion".

No one can assist in getting you started on the diet.  This is something that must be purchased from http://www.fatloss4idiots.com.

The diet provides you with an online diet generator that automatically generates your menu based on the selections you provide.  The menu is design not only to shift calories, but separate certain carbs and proteins.  For this reason, it's not something that can be given to you.

Good luck.

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Found at Hungry-Girl.com!!  Might be good for cheat days.  I HIGHLY suggest you guys check out the site.  There are a ton of good recipes on there, ones that will also work ON the diet!

HG's Cheesy Beefy Supreme Wrap

Ingredients:
1 La Tortilla Factory Whole Wheat Low-Carb/Low-Fat Tortilla, Large (sometimes labeled Smart & Delicious Low Carb High Fiber)
1/2 cup frozen ground-beef-style soy crumbles (like Boca Ground Burger or Morningstar Farms Meal Starters Grillers Recipe Crumbles)
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
1/2 wedge The Laughing Cow cheese, Light Original Swiss
1 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
1 tsp. taco seasoning mix
1/2 tsp. taco sauce

Directions:
Place frozen soy crumbles, Laughing Cow cheese and taco seasoning mix in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 45 - 60 seconds. Remove, add taco sauce, and mix well. Lay tortilla out on a large microwave-safe plate, and then warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Place the soy crumble mixture in the center of the tortilla. Next, cover the mixture with the shredded cheese. Place the tortilla, open-faced, in the microwave for about 40 seconds (until shredded cheese has melted slightly). Remove plate from the microwave, and place sour cream on top of the melty cheese layer. Then, wrap the tortilla up by first folding in the sides and then rolling it up from the bottom. With the seam side down on the plate, heat the wrap in the microwave for another 30 seconds. Enjoy! MAKES 1 SERVING

One wrap is 267 calories, 6g fat, 1460 mg of sodium, 30g carbs, 16g fiber, 2g sugars, 38g protiens, and if you're familiar with Weight Watchers points, it's 5 points for one burrito.

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For those interested in a little deviation on Veggie Day, here is a great recipe. The only non-adherence for this salad to the Veggie day rules is that you add Feta Cheese, but you can always omit it.

Ingredients:
1 Small jar of Roasted Red Peppers (PEPPERS)
1 Fresh yellow or green bell pepper (PEPPERS)
4 Teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided (USE LOW-FAT DRESSING)
2 Yellow squash, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Zucchini squash, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
1 Tablespoon sherry vinegar (LESS THAN 10 CAL PER SERVING)
1 Teaspoon Fresh chopped Rosemary (CONSIDERED A SEASONING)
1 Dash of Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 ounces of Feta (3/4 cup), crumbled (OKAY SO IT'S NOT ON THE DIET)
6 Cups of fresh Arugula (or baby spinach) washed and drained
(Can also add a tomatoe)


Cooking:
Slightly sautee roasted peppers, yellow peppers, squash and zuchinni in Pam (or a tsp of oil) ensuring veggies are still crisp.
Add everything to large bowl with other ingredients except Arugula or Spinach and toss.
Place in fridge preferrably over night, but minimal two hours.
When ready to eat, toss salad and search with fresh Arugula or Spinach.

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CREAMY TOMATO SOUP

This is a creamy low-carb soup and contains only 5g carbs (be sure to subtract the fiber) per serving.

 Ingredients

       1 cup tomato juice

       1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

       Sweetener equivalent to 1 teaspoon sugar

       1 teaspoon ThickenThin not/Starch thickener

       Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

       2 tablespoons heavy cream



Directions

In a 1-quart saucepan combine tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and sugar equivalent. Whisk in ThickenThin not/Starch thickener. Add salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. When soup thickens slightly gently whisk in cream.  Garnish with chopped chives.

Makes 2 half-cup servings.

 

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Simple & Tasty Chili for Veggie Day


 
Can of Mexican style chili beans - (your grocery should have these, they already have the chilies in them - same with the tomatoes)
 
Can of diced Mexican style tomatoes
 
fresh minced garlic, chili powder, cayenne (to taste)
 
onions - I prefer mine raw as a garnish - green onions are good too.
 
Bring to a boil then simmer at least 1 hour, stirring frequently.
 
If you don't find the Mexican style beans and tomatoes, just get some canned green chilies and add those to regular chili beans and diced or stewed tomatoes.
 
Garnish with 1 oz. of shredded cheese
 
Another GREAT garnish for this is pepperoncini peppers. If you're not familiar with them, they are the kind Subway uses, also many restaurants throw them on your plate with burgers or sandwiches. They are a wonderful Greek pepper, not too hot. I get the Mezzetta brand, they come in a jar sliced or whole.

Last edited on 14 June 2008 01:37 am by fwalter

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Veggie Day

 

Veggie chili is pretty easy. 28oz can of tomatoes, 4oz. can of tomato sauce (salt free), green pepper, red pepper, onion, zucchini, spinach, 1-2 cans black beans (or pinto or kidney), (2) veggie bouillon cubes, celery, green chilis, 1TBSP each chili powder and cumin. 2 bay leaves (whole), garlic powder and pepper to taste.

Add everything but the beans, simmer to reduce the water and make the chili thicker. Add the beans near the end to heat up and get some chili flavor. (maybe heat for about 1/2 hour - you don't want the beans to get too smooshie).

You may need to add more or less chili powder according to your tastes. 1TBSP is usually a good start. Make sure you take out the bay leaves before you eat.

Also, you can change the veggies around to suit your tastes. I thought the zucchini, spinach and celery would be too much, but it really wasn't! If the celery makes it taste too much like stew, add more chili powder and cumin. Add spices to your liking, I usually add red pepper flakes or fresh jalapenos or habaneros. And you get 1oz. cheese with each meal and chili is great with some shredded cheddar!



Toss veggies (red pepper, asparagus, red onion, zucchini) in olive oil, salt and pepper. Add balsamic vinegar and/or lemon to marinate for a different taste. Grill and add parmesan cheese.


Cut eggplant and red pepper. Salt and oil the veggies and grill. Serve with goat cheese. (you may want to lay out the eggplant on paper towels and trow salt on to get all the excess water out before cooking)

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here is an interesting veggie recipie..i think i might change eggplant to zucchini

 

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Eggplant-Tomato-and-Goat-Cheese/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=11025853&prop26=DailyDish&prop27=2008-07-07&prop28=RecipeOption&prop29=FullRecipe&me=1

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Oh my gosh Kitty that recipes sounds so delicious. I just printed it out and it actually excites me for veggie day.

Thanks for the recipe

Heather

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DeniceinSpain wrote: Maybye someone would like this for their veggie day. It's based on a traditional spanish bean stew (normally loaded with chorizo and black pudding) that is really satisfying and tasty. You don't loose the chorizo taste because of the pimentón. It's really nice:

pinto beans
toms (loads)
green italian peppers (loads)
onions (1 or 2)
garlic (3/4 pieces)
pimentón aka: paprica -I use both spicy and sweet together (heaped tablespoon)
salt or veggie stock cube
water (to cover the beans)
bbq sauce or ketchup (a dollop)

soak the beans overnight (you could use canned, but dry ones release the starch into the stew to thiken it).

finely chop the veggies and cook them till mushy. Throw in the rest of the ingredients and pressure cook untill it smells done (I alwayes cook by smell) which is about 25 min. Otherwise, in a standard pot it probably takes around 2 hour of simmering (so you need to keep topping up the water)

Hope someone will benifit from this one!

Hi
DeniceinSpain I wanted to try your recipe this Wednesday first day of veggies but I had a few questions? How do you cook the veggies? and may sound like a stupid question but what do you mean by pressure cook? I would assume to just cook it over a stove top unless there is a better faster option.

Thank you,

Heather

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another veggie recipe everyone...enjoy!

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/getrecipe.zsp?id=65602

Kitty

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Okay, so sunshine has dubbed me "recipe queen" so here are two more you might like.

tuna recipe

http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe9493.htm

Chicken recipe when you have nuts

1/2 walnuts chopped

2 TBS dijon mustard

1 TBS olive oil

1/4 cup of flavored breadcrumbs (I'll leave this out)

4 Skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)

Heat oven to 400 degress

Using a mini-food processor or blender, grind the nuts to a fine crumbs.

Transfer the nut crumb to a shallow bowl.

Stir in breadcrumbs(maybe not)

Rub each chicken breast with mustard, the coat with the walnut mixture.

Coat baking sheet with the olive oil and place in hot oven for 5 minutes.

Place chicken on hot baking sheet; bake at 400 degrees for 7-10 minutes on each side.

 

284 Calories, 30 grams of protein, 8 grams of carbs, 15 grams fat, 2 grams fiber 291 mg of sodium

ENJOY

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Amjacie's favorite Mexi salad



I always put on a crock pot of pintos the day before veggie day.  You can then add them to a veggie soup, or chili, but I always reserve a good portion and smash them up into refried beans. I then stir in some salsa and then shred some lettuce and top it off with an ounce of cheddar cheese. I love this!

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Hi Amj...do you put any seasonings in with the pintos in the crockpot...so you soak them first...how much water per pound of beans?  Thanks!
SS

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sunshine wrote: Hi Amj...do you put any seasonings in with the pintos in the crockpot...so you soak them first...how much water per pound of beans?  Thanks!
SS

I don't soak them first. I use the small bag of pintos. I think it's a pound, or around 2 cups. Add 7 or 8 cups water, salt and pepper the water to taste, and cook on low over night. Easy!

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Amj...WOW....they were the best beans ever:tongue:...I will not be going back to canned...not only are they totally delicious but easy, ready, and less expensive!  I froze the rest in ziplock portions for my days with pintos.   You have made my veggie day something to look forward to.

Thank you!!!

SS:sun:

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Vegetable lasagna (No noodles!)

Olive oil for sprinkling
5 med zucchini
2 med yellow squash
6 med tomatoes
salt, pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme, marjoram, or oregano
1 cup grated gruyere, sharp cheddar, or other firm cheese
2 large balls of fresh mozzarella

1. set oven at 400 degrees. Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish.
2. Slice zucchini and squash very thin (along whole length) (about 1/8 inch slices). Slice tomatoes thin.
3. Arrange half zucchini in dish, then half squash, follwed by half tomatoes. Drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and herb.
4. Arrange half of mozzarella, thinly sliced, over this.
5. Repeat with remainder of veg. and then cheese.
6. Cook for around 35 minutes or until almost tender when pierced with a skewer.
7. Sprinkle grated cheese all over tomatoes. Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
8. Turn on broiler. Slide the dish under the broiler for 2 minutes or until cheese browns.

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Pears,Walnuts & Milk


(If you're ever lucky to get this combo)
For every 1 pear:
Peel,core and cut into chunks
Add:
2 teas. brown sugar equivalent
tiny bit of flour(1/2 teas) or leave out if you prefer
some cinnamon
I also added some ground flax
Bake in covered dish -20-30min
Put in bowl and add milk
This almost had the consistency of oatmeal !!

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More of Sunshines veggie ideas:

AMJ makes a crockpot full of pintos and then makes "taco" salads with cheese and salsa(or you can use fatfree canned refried beans) or  bean burritoes in a lettuce wrap with cheese and salsa.  Try coleslaw(regular or asian), veggie chili is awesome with cheese melted on top, veggie soups, raw veggies and bean dip(like hummus or other bean dips) or dip them in salad dressing as dips...baked acorn squash with cinnamon and sweetener...roasted vegetables with olive oil and herbs....tomato slices with pizza seasonings and cheese melted over(mini pizzas)...portabella pizzas, abig salad full of veggies with your favorite lite dressing and cheese grated over...spicy v8 juice, julienned zucchini, summer squash and carrots steamed and marinara sauce over, spaghetti squash and sauce and the list goes on!


Note: For anyone who hasn't heard us talk about any of these ideas and how to make them, please ask us details on the general discussion board.

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Heriloom  Tomato Salad

2 pounds of heriloom tomatoes

Salt & Pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar (or reduced balsamic vinegar)

2 ounces shaved cheddar of artisanal goat cheese

2 tablespoons of torn basil leaves

Wash and Slice tomatoes, salt and pepper. Drizzle oil and vinegar. Spread shaved cheese and basil over top of tomatoes.

Just divide recpie in half for veggie day!

kitty:cat:

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TUNA SALAD RECIPE:

I have a twist on tuna salad if anyone is getting a little bored with the same old recipe.  I get tuna ALOT on my menus and I am on my 5th cycle now so looking for ways to spice it up a little.  One day I had apples with the tuna salad menu, so I diced them up (I used Granny Smith but you could use any kind you like) and I added them to my concoction and it was really good.  The apples add some crunchiness and flavor to the tuna.  I add nonfat mayo, lemon juice, onions and ground black pepper.  Sometimes I add tomatoes diced up, too, but I seed the tomatoes so it doesn't make the tuna runny. 

This tuna salad recipe is a little on the spicy side, not too hot, just enough to give it a kick, so if you like horseradish, you will like this one...

  • 2 cans tuna ( I only use albacore)
  • 1 1/2 tblsp nonfat mayo
  • 2 tblsp horseradish (try 2 and add another if you like)
  • 2 tblsp lime juice
  • 1 tblsp lime zest (optional)
  • 1-2 tblsp red onion (I like more but it's up to you)
  • ground black pepper to taste ( I use fresh ground peppercorns in a grinder)
You could substitute scallions for the red onions, or tweak it anyway that suits your taste.  Bon Apetit!

 

Last edited on 16 August 2008 04:24 am by webfairy

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I made this last night (our first cheat night) and we liked it. In fact I'm bringing a big batch of it to the BBQ we're invited to tonight. Looks like it may be alright for the plan as well - only deviation is the molasses but you are going to have some of that in the allowed BBQ sauce anyway. From http://www.realage.com -->

Edit: Below is the original recipe. Second time I substituted Splenda Brown Sugar Blend for the molasses. Much better taste and possibly a bit less sugar.



Barbecue Bean Salad

 
  • 1/3 cup prepared spicy barbecue sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons molasses
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed
  • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and chopped (1 cup)
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Hot sauce, to taste
Directions 1. Whisk barbecue sauce, vinegar and molasses in a large bowl. Add beans, tomatoes and scallions; toss to coat. Season with pepper and hot sauce. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Serve at room temperature. 4 servings.
Nutrition Information Per serving
Calories: 142 Carbohydrates: 31g Fat: 1g Saturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 0g Protein: 6g Cholesterol: 0mg Dietary Fiber: 7g Potassium: 604mg Sodium: 555mg Nutrition Bonus: Potassium (17% daily value).

Last edited on 16 August 2008 11:39 pm by Annie

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Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS

1.       Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

2.       Scoop out the seeds of each zucchini half with a spoon. Season the hollowed-out halves with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.

3.       Mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture between four zucchini halves. Arrange stuffed zucchini on greased baking sheet.

4.       Bake in preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

 

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http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/allrecipes/86692/balsamic-green-bean-salad

another recipe for veggie day.

 

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Grilled Lemon Chicken



INGREDIENTS
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  •  DIRECTIONS
  1. In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture to use for basting. Place chicken in the bowl, and marinate at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Drain and discard marinade from the bowl, and place chicken on the grill. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.

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 Cinnana--this is a good way to have a banana when that sweet tooth is really causing a craving. Just cut up a ripe banana, sprinkle with cinnamon and add a dollop of Coolwhip or whipped cream.

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Chicken (or Tofu) Cacciatore

1-1.5 lb cooked cubed Chicken (or pressed and broiled and cubed tofu)
1 small red onion, sliced
2 cubenile peppers- these are italian light green, 2xlonger than green pepper...or you can use combo of green/red/orange bell peppers, sliced
8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 tsp italian seasoning
1 big bay leave
1 28oz can whole peeled tomatoes.
1 tbsp EVOO
2 cloves garlic
salt pepper and crushed red pepper to taste

In a pan, saute onions, peppers in EVOO till slighly cooked, 3-5 mins may be...add mushroom and garlic and continue sauting till liquid dries, add italian seasoning, salt/pepper/crushed red pepper and saute additional min. Add hand crushed whole peeled tomatoes with its juices, bring to boil, add chicken/tofu....let it simmer covered for 35-45 mins. (if too much liquid, cook uncovered for a while)

Enjoy a bowlful!!

I serve this to family with steamed white/brown rice or whole wheat pasta... so no need to prep anything else for them..

You can add the following to enhance flavors- fresh basil, parsley, roasted red bell peppers, 1/2 cup while wine, and of course, grated fresh parm....yum..

 

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Last edited on 19 August 2008 07:54 pm by SlimNeel

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Mmmmmm, that sounds so good! Will try this this week. (With tofu)

Babs

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Hope you like it as much as we did......:smile: Please let me know how you like it or any improvements need to be made....thanks Babs!!

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Moroccan Carrot Salad:                         Serves 4-6

4 cups diagonally sliced carrots                   

3 tbs finely chopped parsley                                  

 2 Tbs finely chopped fresh cilantro                 

 1 tbs finely chopped mint       

Cook carrots in boiling water until crisp tender (about 2-5 minutes depending on thickness) Immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well.  Transfer carrots and above ingredients to a large salad bowl. Toss to combine

Meanwhile prepare dressing:

1 tsp ground cumin                                    

 1 tsp ground cinnamon                                               

1 tsp paprika                                            

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper                                           

 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tsp)                

4 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice                        

1/3 cup olive oil                                              

 1 tsp sugar (use splenda or equal-1 packet)

Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl (except olive oil).  Whisk the Ol Oil into the mixture last, whisking constantly until the dressing no longer separates.  Pour over the carrots and toss until coated well.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to blend flavors.  Serve cool or at room temperature.

 

 


Last edited on 20 August 2008 07:55 pm by letsGOcubs

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Cheese "Danish"

Adding cinnamon,sweetener & a little vanilla to cottage cheese for breakfast,along with a cup of coffee:coffee: makes you feel like you're having a sweet pastry for breakfast (almost!!!!)

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Lovely Spicy Shrimp

I served this simple Jumbo Shrimp dish with a large portion of fresh spinach, and it was SO good.

Defrost and peel 6-8 jumbo shrimp per person.  Sautee some chopped onion until soft, then sautee  shrimp in a little olive oil for a few minutes.

In a small bowl, mix some cream - I used low fat cream - with  chopped red chili peppers ( 3-4 tablespoons paste, see below)and garlic. Pour this onto the shrimp and let simmer a few minutes. The normal recipe calls for serving this with pasta with pesto, but it was so good as is served with spinach. If not using the slightly sweetened paste, add a little Splenda for a touch of sweetness.

Here in Holland they have what is called Sambal (I used Sambal  Badjak) - an Indonesian chili pepper paste - and this is what I used in the sauce.

This would probably be good with any chili paste - maybe even green chilies or jalopenos? Otherwise try sauteeing chili peppers with onion, garlic and a tiny bit of sweetener.

Babs

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Tomato Soup

http://www.cookscountry.com/printrecipe.asp?recipeids=4486

 

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Jimmy Salad for Veg. Day

Cucumbers quartered lengthwise and sliced thick, peeled or not peeled
Tomatoes cut in 8ths, or cherry tomatoes, whole or halved
Sliced green onions or diced bermuda or red onions
Cubed mozzarella - one ounce per serving (For easy figuring: One stick of string cheese = one ounce.)

Whisk together one part olive oil and two or three parts wine vinegar, basil and oregano, salt and pepper to taste.

Toss vegs. and cheese with dressing. Let sit in refrigerator for at least an hour to combine flavors.

(Use as much or as little of each veg as you like).

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Broccoli Salad

Cut up in small pieces broccoli,celery,onion & carrot,add unthawed frozenz peas (just a few) and place in bowl. Mix dressing together and toss with veggies. Season with salt & pepper

Dressing: Mix equal parts mayo,vinegar (I use red wine) & sweetener. I also add Parmesan cheese to the dressing but if you don't care for it just add cheddar (or cheese of your choice) to the veggies instead.It's best to make this early in the day or the night before for the flavors to blend.

On cheat days you can add cauliflower,bacon,craisins and sunflower seeds. 

 

 

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Green Beans with Citrus Mustard

3/4 lb green beans,stemmed & halved

1 Tab Dijon mustard

1 tsp lime juice

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp dill

1 tsp minced shallot or onion

Steam green beans until crisp tender. In bowl mix remaining ingredients together. Add the drained green beans, stirring to coat. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature

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Here's one for Fruit Day that I found in my Sugar Busters cookbook. With this to help me, I got through my last Fruit Day much easier than usual, that being my most unfavorite day.

(Please note that I have changed* a few things from the original recipe so that it works better for this diet.)

Goochi Apples

2 Golden Delicious apples, skin on, cut in chunks
1 small can unsweetened pineapple chunks (in own juice)*I subbed with a couple ripe kiwi, peeled and sliced
Handful of grapes
1 fresh satsuma orange, peeled and sectioned (optional)*I subbed with a navel orange
1/2 cup orange juice*I didn't even use this
A few dashes cinnamon
A few slivers of butter*I just sprayed it with olive oil spray
*I sprinkled with 1 packet of Splenda to replace the sweetness of the pineapple


Preheat oven to 350.

In ovenproof dish, place fruit. Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with cinnamon and Splenda, and toss. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. *Here's where I uncovered and baked an additional 20 minutes until apples were almost done.

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Here's one I keep on hand for taco salads. It's from Dana Carpender's "500 Low Carb Recipes."

Today I put 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the crockpot with a little water and sprinkled 2 Tbsp. of this on them. The kitchen smells great!

Taco Seasoning
 

4 Tbsp. chili powder

3 Tbsp. cumin

3 Tbsp. paprika

2 Tbsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. garlic powder  ( I sometimes just sprinkle in some garlic salt to taste or use fresh while cooking meat)

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (or to taste)

S&P to taste
 

Combine all ingredients, blending well, and store in an airtight container. Use 2 Tbsp. to flavor 1 pound ground beef while browning, or 1 pound chicken breasts while poaching, (then shred meat).

Last edited on 4 September 2008 11:24 pm by Annie

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Hi there JoyJunkie, I love your creavtivity when it comes to this menu these recipes sound GREAT!! I didn't know when it said "scrambled eggs" I could still add veggies and CHICKEN?? That is awesome. Did you still loose weight by not eating EXACTLY what is on the list. Dont we have to eat just what it says? Like my meal 1 for today says Shrimp. Sausage links. and a Banana Milk Shake. If I just want to eat the milkshake it says thats fine, but if I want to eat all 3 that is fine too. Any ideas for me?? What can I do with the shrimp and sausage?? Make it taste good together. :smile:

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Hi there, The shrimp and spinach recipe sounds good, and I was wondering if you were just following the rules or are you on the 11 day diet? Cause  I can have shrimp but not with spinach ( I dont think) Can I??? I love spinach and I wish it was on the list but its not. Can I still eat it and loose weight? Will it throw my diet off?

 

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MSWILEY87
Hi, you have to follow the diet the way it is...you cannot add anything to scrambled eggs unless you have cheese or whatever is for that meal. and if you don't know, meal one does not mean breakfast. you can mix whatever of the four meals you want, first, second,etc. hope this helps!

kitty

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Thanks Kitty! I did know you can mix them up..I always do, but I was worried about these recipes??? Why are we sharing recipes for things we cant even eat? If it says scrambled eggs sausage and a milk shake thats all i can eat so why are they talking about vegetables in eggs and all that? That is very confusing. :dizzy:

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MSWILEY87~sometimes people post recipes for when you reach your goal and then want to maintain...i might use some of them, but leave out the ingred. that i can't have.
and...about 2 years ago they changed the food choices...so when you see pasta, hot dogs, etc...that was from the old selections.

:cat:

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This is a no or low sugar BBQ sauce recipe I have modified over time from a recipe in Dana Carpender's "500 Low-Carb Recipes." It does not need the brown sugar, but I often add it and some molasses to sweeten it up even more. For the sake of the FL4I diet, however, just leave it out or add even more regular Splenda if you want. (The Splenda brown sugar blend does have real brown sugar in it, mixed with Splenda). If you like your sauce less hot and spicy, reduce or leave out some of the hotter seasonings or, if you like to live dangerously - add even more! It's great on chicken, too.

BBQ Sauce for Ribs:pig: and Stuff

1 clove garlic, smashed
1 small onion, minced
¼ cup butter (you could probably leave this out and just use some Pam)
4 tablespoons Splenda
1 or 2 heaping tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
¼ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Liquid Barbecue Smoke (I use Mesquite flavor)
15 ounces tomato sauce


In a saucepan, cook the onion and garlic in the butter for a few minutes. (For a smoother sauce, puree at this point, then continue with recipe). Stir in all dry ingredients, then stir in everything else but the tomato sauce and liquid smoke. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Then whisk in the tomato sauce and smoke flavoring. Let it simmer another 5-10 minutes. Store in jar in refrigerator.

By the way - I usually double the recipe.

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~KITTY~    Hi, and thanks for responding to my questions. I will do the same as you. I will try these recipes but use only what I am allowed for that day/meal. I have another question tho. Someone mentioned "Chicken"  :chicken:salad instead of "tuna"  :fish: I have had my share of tuna salad plates and its getting old. Can I switch to the chicken and still use the same ingred. I normally do? Will this affect my diet? I was just wondering. Tomorrow has a "tuna salad plate" and im not looking forward to eating tuna again. Im taking it off :scissors: the menu next cycle for a lil change. You have some good recipes by the way. :yum: The grilled Lemon Chicken is a must! Pretty close to how I prepare mine at home. Thanks I will see you in the GD :wink:

~Annie~ Your recipes sound great! Keep posting. If you posted the one about the cucumber salad thanks! (I forget and I can't go back)

~Babs~ Just wondering if the spinach is allowed on the diet generator diet??? It's very healthy its a shame its not on the list. I only be able to eat the spinach and the other great recipes on my "cheat days" :chewing: :chewing: And you Spicy Shrimp meal sounds good too.

Last edited on 7 September 2008 06:54 pm by MSWILEY87

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MSWILEY87 ~hi! I have taken tuna salad off my menu as well. as far as the chicken salad, I do think some people do. I do not. I try to stay as close to the diet as possible. There are enough chicken recipes to try :chicken:. that being said...why don't you try making chicken salad, it may not hurt. on my recent menu's I have been trying to pick fewer choices, so i get chicken alot, so i would think making chicken salad too much would be a problem. about the spinach..i think if you pick green veggies..spinach would be one of them..It is a question you can pose in GD if you want, same with the chicken salad vs. tuna salad.

kitty:cat:

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If chicken and cottage cheese come up in your meal choices, enclosed below is a yummy chicken salsa recipe. All the ingredients below are on the “allowed food list”.

Bon Appétit   :tongue:





EASY & YUMMY CHICKEN SALSA


Ingredients:


1) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2) Low fat salsa

3) Cottage cheese



Preheat oven to 350.

Place chicken breast in a dish and pour in low fat salsa. Cover dish with tin-foil and bake for about an hour (or less depending on the portion, keep checking).

10 minutes before serving, add in some cottage cheese. stir it up and serve.

NOTE:   If you have veggieS on your combo, add your choice of the allowed veggies 30 minutes into cooking. Make sure veggies are kept moist and keep chicken and veggies covered in tin-foil.



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Curry Butternut Squash Soup


1 butternut squash
1 onion, minced
1 tsp. olive oil

2 cups of chicken broth
4 cups of water
1 tsp. curry powder (you may add more, depending on your taste)
Salt and pepper

 

Cut squash into chunks. In water, boil butternut squash and onion about 25 minutes. Put through blender and puree. Put back on stove and add rest of ingredients. Simmer until heated through.

Last edited on 10 September 2008 06:12 pm by JaspreGal

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Fruit Day Recipe:

Pouched Pear/Peaches/Apples...

Ingredients:

2 cups dry red wine, such as cabernet or merlot
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 orange, juiced (about 1/2 cup)
1 (1 by 3-inch) strip orange zest
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
4 firm, ripe pears

In a 4-quart saucepan, combine wine, sugar, orange juice, zest, cinnamon stick and cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. While liquid is simmering, peel pears, leaving stem intact and being careful not to blemish the flesh of the pears. Slice 1/2-inch off the bottom of the pears to create a flat bottom. Gently place pears in poaching liquid, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to ensure even color, until pears are cooked but still firm. Remove saucepan from flame, uncover and cool with pears upright in pan. Once cool, cover and chill in refrigerator at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours, turning occasionally, if desired. Gently remove pears from liquid and allow to come to room temperature. Meanwhile, reduce liquid by about half over a medium-high flame for 15 minutes, until liquid is thicker and slightly syrupy. Remove from flame and let liquid come to room temperature. Drizzle each pear with 2 tablespoons syrup and serve.


I'd personalize the recipe by omitting sugar, instead using some splenda/honey/agave nector. I would also play around with spices using ginger and/or vanilla and/or cardamom. Also might replace half the wine with diet ginger ale.

And here's the best part:
I would serve/eat it with homemade fruit sorbet by blending some frozen berries or other fruits and touch of OJ. My favorite combo-  Frozen Raspberries and Mangos with touch of OJ- blended together in a blender/food processor/majic bullet etc...

And.....A squirt of whipped cream on top....BAM BAM BAM BAM:tongue::tongue:

As you can tell, I just watched Emeril's show on desserts...hahahaha:smile::smile::grin::grin::grin::wink::wink:

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Red and Green Veggies Meal Ideas:

broiled/grilled/roasted green beans and asparagus.
- Green pea soup
- Veggie Dippi platter with carrots, chery tomatoes, green pepper and celery- you could use some buttermilk or yogurt and mix in some fresh herbs or mustard or low fat/calorie salad dressing

- garlic sauted spinach
- roasted tomato soup
- sauted cabbage in garlic
or you can make veggie falafal by mashing/lightly ground some peas, fresh herbs like parsley/oregano/mint, fresh garlic, onion owder/ salt pepper etc and shape into petties and grill them or cook in a pan with some pam/oil spray. delish....with roasted tom soup!! Using george foreman grill makes it very easy to cook as there is no binder - like flour/ corn starch/ egg yolk etc... which may make it a little difficult to cook sometimes!!


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MSWILEY87 wrote:
~Babs~ Just wondering if the spinach is allowed on the diet generator diet??? It's very healthy its a shame its not on the list. I only be able to eat the spinach and the other great recipes on my "cheat days" :chewing: :chewing: And you Spicy Shrimp meal sounds good too.



Hi there,

I eat spinach and other greens whenever "green" or "green and red" veggies choices are on my list of food choices. I always check off a lot of veggies in chosing my 11 day cycle, along with fish, fowl and a little red meat.

I've discovered I can't eat too many milk products, and daily portions of beans are also not comfortable for me - although I would like to be more vegetarian, while I'm doing this food program I feel better concentrating on animal proteins and veggies.

Barb

Last edited on 11 September 2008 12:32 pm by Babs

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Today is Veggie Day. I had wanted to make some chilli but was running late and did not have some of the ingredients in my pantry. I had improvised and made a big pot of delicious Tomato Veggie Soup. This soup is chunky, hearty, almost a vegetable stew. It's bubbling away on the stove now and it smells lovely. Just want to share with everyone the recipe.

Ingredients:

You may like to add your favorite vegetables (from the allowed veggies on the food list). I have chosen the following:


  1. Broccoli
  2. Onions
  3. Carrots
  4. Peppers (Red and Yellow)
  5. Tomatoes (cut in half)
  6. Celery
Soup Base:

  1. 2 cans stewed tomatoes 
  2. 1 can tomato sauce
  3. 1 can of V8 vegetable juice (optional) 
  4. 1 cup of chicken stock
  5. 1 cups hot water
  6. Grated cheese (if you are making four portion then 4 oz)

Direction: In a large pot add all the soup base ingredients (except grated cheese) and bring it to a boil. Add all your favorite veggies from the allowed food list to base in a stockpot. Bring to a boil.  Turn to low simmer for 1 hour.  Add in grated cheese after all the veggies are cook through. The cheese will thicken the soup and gives it a nice flavour.

Note: Quantities are whatever you want, you can use 6 cans or 12 cans. Veggies may be all fresh or all canned, or both combined. Always keep the veggies chunky, they look better and don't cook away.

 

Cheers, :sun::rainbow::sun:
.
JapreGal

Last edited on 11 September 2008 05:41 pm by JaspreGal

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Babs~ Thanks you for the response. I didnt choose green vegetables due to the lack of details..but now I know I can have spinach or broccoli on those days so thats good. I will choose my next cycle very carefully. So you choose fewer food choices and it gives you more of what you like? Like I love itwhen I have chicken, but the boiled eggs, and peanuts as a meal not so much. So if I choose fewer food choices I will get more chicken and shrimp choices. Sounds good to me.

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HERE IS SOMETHING WE COULD HAVE ON A CHEAT DAY

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Mexican-Chicken-and-Black-Bean-Salad/Detail.aspx

Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Salad SUBMITTED BY: dian PHOTO BY: Cassie
"I call this diet haters' diet food because simple substitutions mean you won't feel deprived. You shouldn't miss the tortilla chips because you have delicious black beans instead, and you still get the yummy spicy Mexican flavor and cheese. While not necessarily authentic, this salad is easy to make! If you have time, it's is also wonderful topped with onions and maybe fresh jalapenos."
 RECIPE RATING:











PREP TIME  10 Min COOK TIME  30 Min READY IN  40 Min SERVINGS 
     Servings  USMETRIC INGREDIENTS



  • 2 (4 ounce) frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (8 ounce) can low sodium tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans
  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup salsa
DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the prepared dish. Mix the tomato sauce, water and taco seasoning in a small bowl; pour sauce over the chicken.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
  4. Divide spinach between two plates. Place the chicken breasts on the spinach beds and spoon half the black beans over each piece. Divide sour cream, shredded cheese and salsa to top each salad.

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Hi Everyone.. I was so excited to find out about chicken salad, i wanted to share the recipe i am going to have tonight, because bacon is on my menu too!


http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-Salad-with-Bacon-Lettuce-and-Tomato/Detail.aspx

:cat:

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Skinnier Tuna Casserole
For cheat days, of course:chewing:

Ingredients 1 Bag frozen Cauliflower
1/2 cup Peas, frozen
1 Tbsp. chopped canned Pimiento


1/2 box Barilla Plus Penne, cooked and drained

1/2 cup Onions, chopped
1 cup Celery, diced
1 4 oz. can sliced Mushrooms, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, optional

1 6 oz. cans Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore in Water,drained and flaked

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup Best Foods, Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Milk, 1%

Whole Wheat breadcrumbs, optional
s&p to taste

Directions Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 2 quart glass baking pan with cooking spray. Scatter frozen cauliflower, peas and pimiento in baking pan. Toss with hot pasta.
Saute onions, celery and mushrooms in nonstick saute pan until onions are translucent. Add vegetables to casserole and scatter tuna over all.
Mix remaining ingredients, soup through milk, for sauce and combine with casserole ingredients. Top with breadcrumbs, if desired.
Bake for one hour until bubbly and browned on top.

Number of Servings: 6 - Approx. 310 calories/serving

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Gazpacho
2 to 3 servings

1 1/2 C. V-8 or tomato juice (more or less as needed)
1 15 oz. can of Muir Glenn diced tomatoes or equivalent fresh peeled tomatoes
1/2 medium sweet onion, coarsley chopped
1/2 lg. cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/2 bell pepper, coarsely chopped (any color or combination of colors)
chopped garlic to taste
1/2 jalapeno, coarsely chopped (more or less, if wanted)
couple Tbsp. each olive oil and balsamic or wine vinegar (some use lemon juice)
couple Tbsp. each fresh parsley and basil (or cilantro) - or equivalent dry
s&p to taste

Using approximately half the ingredients at a time, blend until finely chopped but not pureed. Pour into a large bowl and repeat the process with the other half. Add salt and pepper to taste, along with more chopped herbs if wanted.

Best if made ahead and refrigerated several hours or overnight. Serve cold, garnishing with chopped cucumber or tomato, slivered basil, or a drizzle of olive oil. Makes about 4 cups.

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Grilled Chicken with Tomato Tarragon Sauce

Ingredients
3 Tbsp chopped fresh tarragon (or 1 Tbsp dried tarragon)
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons minced garlic
4 boneless chicken breast halves, skin on (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 cups chopped fresh tomato (1-2 tomatoes, depending on their size)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste


Get the grill started on medium high heat. While the grill is heating up, whisk together half of the tarragon, half of the oil, and all but 1/4 teaspoon of the minced garlic in a shallow dish. Lightly pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to uniform 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to tarragon mixture and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, blend the tomato and remaining olive oil until smooth. Add the vinegar and remaining tarragon and garlic and pulse until well mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Grill chicken until brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon sauce around chicken.

Serves 4.

(Credit to: Simply Recipe)

http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/005141grilled_chicken_with_tomato_tarragon_sauce.php



letsGOcubs
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PESTO BEAN DIP

2cups or 1 can great northern beans, drained

1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp roasted garlic

2 tbs. lemon juice

1/4 tsp salt

pinch of pepper

Place everything in a food processor or blender and whirl until smooth (may need to add a few drops of water in a blender to get it moving)

Serve with assorted raw veggies. or scoop seeds and pulp out of cherry tomatoes and fill.

 

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This one is great for our veggie day!!  I am definitely making it on the next veggie day!

Pinto Bean, Tomato and Butternut Squash Soup
Bon Appétit |  September 2000 / Moosewood Restaurant, Ithaca, NY

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups canned vegetable broth
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled seeded butternut squash
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation:
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and celery; sauté until onions are golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add broth and next 5 ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer 3 cups soup to blender; cool slightly, then puree until smooth. Return puree to pot with soup. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into 6 bowls. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon basil and serve.

Nutrition Information: Per serving: Calories 228; Total fat 4g; Saturated fat 0.5g; Cholesterol 0

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Ok, I am definitely addicted to pinto beans, thanks to this group!   And so I don't go crazy posting these recipes, if you want more pinto bean recipes (since they are allowed on veggie day and a choice on our meal plan) http://www.epicurious.com has a bunch of really good ones!  Just type in "pinto beans" in the search field and you will see some great ideas!  Ok, for those of you that love lemon and rosemary as much as I do, this one is easy, you can prepare it ahead of time, and sounds fabulous!

Rosemary and Lemon Pinto Beans

2 15- to 16-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed, drained
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin) (*would have to skip this part)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Lemon wedges
Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Preparation:  Combine first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.) Squeeze lemon wedges over. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.

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CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH BACON 

2 (1 oz.) sticks string cheese
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs.)
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 strips baconHeat oven at 500 degrees. Cut the cheese sticks in half crosswise. Pound the chicken breasts lightly to an even thickness. Sprinkle the rough side of each breast with sage, salt and pepper. Roll each, seasonings inside, around a cheese stick, tucking in the ends so the cheese won't leak out, and secure with toothpicks. Wrap in a strip of bacon and put in a roasting pan. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is browned, about 15 minutes.

Last edited on 2 October 2008 03:57 am by kitty

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Curried Tuna

I don't know where the recipe is, but this is how I make mine...

1 regular can tuna, 2-3 Tblsp light mayo, 1-2 tsp curry powder, 1 or 2 chopped up scallions or the equivalent portion of some regular onion chopped up , 1 - 2 roma tomatoes diced up, and a little oil to hold together if you want to.   You can salt/pepper to taste if desired.  You can add more or less of the ingredients to your liking.
I really like this in a green leaf lettuce wrap.  If you are on cheat days, you can add extras, like apple, cucumber, carrot, etc.  Get creative.

I like to use Roma tomatoes as they do not have all the juice and seeds of regular tomatoes, so do not make the tuna runny.  But you could always use regular and just seed them.

Last edited on 18 November 2008 01:49 am by webfairy

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:fish:Peruvian Canned Tuna Ceviche

Here's the link.This is great on chopped lettuce for Tuna Salad Plate on the menu. I cut back a little on the olive oil.
http://www.recipezaar.com/247002

kitty
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Maybe go easy on the butter and the pecans!
http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/allrecipes/9086/butternut-squash-with-onions-and-pecans
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SlimNeel
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Here's another veggie day recipe to love:

Eggplant, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Feta Rolls



http://www.archanaskitchen.com/2008/hors-doeuvres/eggplant-sun-dried-tomatoes-and-feta-rolls/

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Summertime Tomato-Basil Soup

Creamy, chunky, intense and sweet--tastes like it's straight out of a hot summer garden. Serve hot or cold in small portions to 4 people.
  • 1 28-oz. cans of peeled tomatoes (or 4 lbs. fresh tomatoes, peeled, cut up into a cup of water)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, rubbed between your palms
  • salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 6 leaves of fresh basil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish: 2 fresh, ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded and cut into bite-sized strips--and 1 cup of fresh basil leaves, minced.
Cut the tomatoes cup in a saucepan with either their juice (if canned) or the water. Stir in the oregano, fresh basil, about 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and onion; bring to a boil; then reduce heat to medium high and cook, stirring, for about 25 minutes. Make sure the tomatoes don't burn on the bottom.
Puree, then return mixture to pan and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 Tablespoon of sugar, and more pepper to taste. Let cool.
When ready to serve, stir in the cream, the minced basil leaves, and fold in the tomato chunks. Taste for seasoning. Ladle into bowls. If you are going to serve hot, heat just to a simmer and ladle into bowls.

letsGOcubs
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CHICKEN TAGINE WITH PRUNES AND TOMATOES   (adapted for FL4I)

8 BONE-IN CHICKEN THIGHS, (SKINLESS AND FAT REMOVED)

1 TSP SALT

FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER

1 TSP GROUND CUMIN

1 TEASPOON TURMERIC

2 TBS. OLIVE OIL

1 LARGE ONION, THICK SLICES

1 CAN DICED TOMATOES

1/2 C CHICKEN BROTH

1/2 CUP PITTED PRUNES

1 STICK CINNAMON

TOASTED SESAME SEEDS TO GARNISH (OPTIONAL)

Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper,cumin and turmeric to coat. Heat the olive oil in dutch oven and add chicken ( and any spices remaining behind)  On medium heat, cook until chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.  Turn: add onion.  Cook, until onion is wilted and golden, 10 minutes.  Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, prunes and cinnamon stick.  Cover: lower heat to medium low and cook until chicken is done, (30-35 min).  (Can uncover for awhile to reduce liquid if desired).  Add more salt and pepper as needed.  Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (optional) and serve.  ENJOY!

Last edited on 16 October 2008 01:19 am by letsGOcubs

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1 Minute Shredded Brussel Sprouts (that don't taste like Brussel Sprouts!)

For those who do not like Brussel Sprouts due to the sulfurous smell and taste, there is a way to cook them that almost anyone will like them.   It completely takes away that strong smell and taste and they are delicious!  You cut them in half and then cut the stem part out to make it look like a "V" with the point inside the brussel sprout and the larger open end towards the bottom stem area.    Then you lay them down on their flat side and cut them up in small strips.  Put them in a bowl and squeeze some lemon juice over them, and a little salt and pepper.  Meanwhile, heat a pan with some oil (you can use the spray oil, if you like) until it is VERY hot (I use a wok) and throw them in there and cook them for 1 minute. That is it!! Just one minute and they are great!  You can add more lemon juice (a squirt)if you like, but they are great just like that.  And no one will even know they are brussel sprouts if you don't tell them, as they don't look, smell or taste like brussel sprouts! 

Last edited on 19 October 2008 06:58 am by webfairy

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I got this recipe from the book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Raw, by Mark Reinfeld, Bo Rinaldi and Jennifer Murray.  According to the authors, this is one of the healthiest dressings around, and especially good for those coming off fasts or looking to lose weight.

Oil free Lemon Dressing

¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

¼ cup filtered water

2 tsp. fresh herbs (such as parsley, cilantro, basil, minced)

½ tsp raw apple cider vinegar

¼ tsp garlic, minced

¼ tsp. ginger, minced

¼ tsp. dulse flakes

Pinch kelp powder

Pinch salt

Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Optional:  splash of agave nectar

Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds.  Use immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Hi All.
Is the tilapia  recipe for the three free days or is tilapa allowed. I love tilapia but thought I coulnt eat it since I only see sea bass, flounder, roughy, and halibut

Thanks

webfairy
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Hi shirelld.  I go off the foods the DG lists.  But, sometimes there are things that are very similar that some of us sub, that we consider to be very compatible to other food choices.  When you sub you are altering the diet and may or may not see optimum results.  I cannot remember for positive, but I think tilapia wasn't that bad of a choice for substituting.  I normally look at the fat/calories/glycemic index just to see how close it is to whatever I was choosing to replace.  Salmon, for instance. would not be a good choice to sun, as although it is very healthy normally, it is a lot oiler of a fish than the other fish on this diet.  Hope this helps a little.

This thread is mainly for recipes, so if you have any other questions, please come to the General Discussion thread where there are more people posting and you can get a more rounded response to your questions.  Hope to see you there!

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Veggie Day "Crustless Pizza"

White or baby portobello mushrooms

Olive Oil Cooking Spray

Crushed dried red bell pepper and garlic blend (McCormick brand, available in your grocery's herb/spices aisle)

1 oz Shredded Mozzarella or Italian Cheese Blend

Instructions:

Sautee mushrooms in cooking spray, move to microwave safe plate, sprinkle crushed pepper/garlic, sprinkle cheese and microwave till melted

omayra
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Don't like deli roast beef?

Get any beef roast, I recommend lean cuts like round or sirloin, and make some shredded BBQ beef by placing the roast in a slow cooker and pouring BBQ sauce,

If you happen to have a combination of roast beef and cheese, here's a recipe I highly recommend:

http://www.recipezaar.com/34255

I believe the taco sauce in that recipe would count as salsa since it has just as many calories and the ingredients are pretty much the same.

omayra
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"Strawberry Smoothie"

Strawberries

Low Fat Milk

Vanilla Extract to taste

Almond Extract to taste

Splenda to taste

If using fresh strawberries, add some ice

Combine in a blender, enjoy

 

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I'm going to try this recipe on Veggie day. 

Fat loss for idiots "safe" Olive Garden Minestrone Soup  SERVES 8   Directions
  1. 1Heat three tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
  2. 2Saute onion, celery, garlic, green beans, and zucchini in the oil for 5 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent.
  3. 3Add vegetable broth to pot, plus drained tomatoes, beans, carrot, hot water, and spices.
  4. 4Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. 5Add spinach leaves and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until desired consistency.
  6. 6Makes about eight 1 1/2 cup servings.

Last edited on 8 November 2008 12:44 am by sweetieday

azza104
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i have a meal contains cashew and cattoge cheese , so what u suggest for me?

webfairy
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Hi Azza, I PMed you yesterday with an answer.  It is better to post these questions in the General Discussion thread, as this thread is mainly for recipes.  Also more people will reply in the General Discussion thread, as not everyone reads the recipes thread on a daily basis.  Thanks!

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Another yummy veg recipe for veggie day or whenever you have veggies on menu:

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/jaime-olivers-whole-roasted-cricket-ball-squash/

yum yum:yum::yum::yum:

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I just found this soup recipe online and it looks like a keeper for veg day.

Acorn Squash-Broccoli Soup Puree


Cook one acorn squash (or microwave) until uniformly soft.
Steam a few short stalks of broccoli florets (or microwave) - use half the amount broccoli to acorn squash.
Chop ½ Onion
Chop fine 1 clove garlic
1 T. olive oil
1 Can Chicken Broth (or turkey broth)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Pumpkin Spice to taste

Cook acorn squash then slice it in half, remove seeds and let it cool to room temp.
Steam the broccoli and let cool to room temp.
Saute the onions and garlic for a few minutes in a pan with olive oil.
Add a can of chicken broth to onions and heat for about 5 minutes, then turn off and let cool.
Scoop out the cooked acorn squash from it's shell and place in a food processor along with
all other ingredients and puree.
Heat and serve.

Serves 2-4

omayra
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Another way to enjoy milk,

"Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie"

Lowfat milk (2%, 1% or skim)

Walden Farms Calorie Free Peanut Spread

Walden Farms Calorie Free Fruit Spread, any flavor, I did mine with strawberry

Ice (optional)

Combine in a blender and enjoy.

I've never experimented with this but I have tasted WF's chocolate dip and I'm sure it'll taste pretty good if you mix it into the milk by itself or in place of the fruit spread on the above recipe.

omayra
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My Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe modified for the diet, you can try this as an alternative to deli slices.

1 Whole Turkey (or Turkey Parts)

Olive Oil Non Stick Cooking Spray

Crushed Garlic to taste

A tsp of oregano

Adobo seasoning (found in the 'ethnic foods' section in your grocery aisle) *or* garlic salt and pepper to taste

Marinate overnight for best taste

Slow cooker:

Place in slow cooker and set it on low for 6 to 12 hours depending on the weight of the turkey.

Conventional oven

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

6 pounds or less, 4 hours

8 pounds or more 5 hours

I recommend about 250 degrees so you can bake it for longer. The slower it's cooked the more tender and tastier.

This isn't my recipe perse, it's a Puerto Rican recipe. I'm Puerto Rican and when it comes to food we're all about flavor, and this simple combination of seasonings makes just about any meat very flavorful. You can even try it on chicken or pork.

The original recipe calls for regular olive oil, canola oil or vegetable oil. I've discovered that cooking sprays are an excellent fat free/cal free alternative.

 

Last edited on 7 January 2009 03:08 am by omayra

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No Dough Meat Crust Pizza
http://www.recipezaar.com/No-Dough-Meat-Crust-Pizza-for-the-Low-Carb-Dieter-104354?nl=RZ-010809-featured-recipe__recipe-url-2

:cat:Kitty

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The crustless pizza looks and sounds and sounds delicious. If one of my meals calls for all protein this what I'll have even though the menu calls for 2 or 3 items..... I'm just desperate for variety.

webfairy
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I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com.  It is fat free and if you substitute Splenda or another sugar alternative, it is even less calories.  I think I would use Stevia but less of it, as it is sweeter than sugar.  This recipe seems like it may even make a good sub for the Orange Pineapple Smoothie on FL4I diet. 

Pineapple Orange Sorbet

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (substitute Splenda or other sugar sub)
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
    1. In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a simmer over medium high heat until sugar is dissolved.
    2. In a food processor, puree pineapple with its juice until smooth. Transfer to a metal bowl, and stir in lemon juice, orange juice, and orange zest. Freeze until slightly firm, but not frozen.
    3. Process mixture again in the food processor or beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

    wrwolf
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    Something I found on the net for

    Vegetarian Chili

    3tbsp olive oil

    2 lg onions, coarsely chopped

    4 large cloves garlic, finely minced

    1 4oz can mild or med green chilies

    3 14oz cans stewed tomatoes

    2 green peppers chopped

    2 large carrots chopped

    1 cup dry pinto beans - soaked, cooked and drained  (they had 1 15oz can kidney beans and 1 15oz can black beans, both drained and rinsed.  I think the 1C pinto beans works out about the same)

    1 med zucchini diced

    1/2 tsp salt

    1 tbsp chili powder

    1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

    1 tsp ground coriander

    1/2 tsp dried oregano

    1/2 tsp dried marjoram

    1/4 tsp cinnamon

    Heat oil in heavy pot. Saute onions, add garlic, chilies, green peppers and carrots and saute another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.  Add beans and zucchini and season to taste.  Cook 10 more minutes and serve.

    Peggy SV

    hzleyez86
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    Tomato Soup

  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 5 cups water
  • 3 cubes vegetable bouillon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (ive never added it)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce (I use tobasco and I add a little extra for a bigger zing)
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped (the original recipe had corn and carrots, i dont add those but I use 3 zucchini's)
    1. In a large pot, mix the tomato sauce, water, vegetable bouillon, bay leaf, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, sugar, salt, pepper, and hot red pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer at least 30 minutes.
    2. Stir in the celery, zucchini, and . Cover, and continue to simmer 30 minutes.

    Last edited on 20 January 2009 02:20 pm by hzleyez86

    poof60
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    Vegetable Soup



    Pam

    1 cup each, chopped celery & chopped onions

    1 clove garlic

    4 cups sodium reduced and fat free beef broth

    1 (19 oz.) can diced tomatoes, not drained

    1 1/2 cups V-8

    3 cups frozen vegetables

    2 cups chopped cabbage

    1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

    1 tsp. dried marjoram

    1 bay leaf]

    ¾ tsp salt

    ½ tsp each, ground thyme and black pepper

    1 (19 oz.) can kidney or pinto beans

    Sauté onion and celery till tender, approx. 5 minutes.

    Add remaining ingredients, stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to med-low.

    Cover and simmer approx 25 mins. Add beans and continue till beans are heated, remove bay leaf. It could be done in the crockpot as well.

    Serves 8]

    poof60
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    Not quite sure what happened to the recipe, but you get the general idea. I hope this doesn't post twice and I lost the first verssion I wrote.

    Teppi
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    HI all, thought I would share an easy quick (15 min.) recipe for veggie day. I got home late and didnt want steamed veggies so I threw together a few things..... Well I will be throwing them to gether more often.

    Sauted, 1/4 onion, handful of frozen peppers, garlic, added 1/2 can refried beans and 1 can of stewed tomatoes (no sugar),dash of chili powered. Cooked till hot  topped with 1oz Munster cheese........ YUM

    slinky202
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    For a ham and pinto beans day:

    1 Hour Ham and Bean Soup:

    SERVES 4

    1. Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot.
    2. Add carrots, celery and onion.
    3. Sauté for about 4 minutes, just until onion is beginning to soften.
    4. Add ham, sauté 2 minutes.
    5. Add garlic, sauté one more minute.
    6. Add 3 cups stock, bring to a low boil for about 10 minutes, stirring once or twice.
    7. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine all but 2 cans of beans, including juice, and the tomato sauce.
    8. Process until smooth.
    9. Add mixture from processor into ham mixture.
    10. Add remaining  can of beans, stir to blend, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
    11. Serve hot!

    believe2day
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    This was the soup from the 'Cabbage Soup Diet' from days gone by.  Do what works for you:

    VEGGIE DAY SOUP

    15 servings


    • 5 carrots,  coarsely chopped (or baby)
    • 3 onions, coarsely chopped
    • 2 green bell peppers, medium diced
    • 10 stalks celery, chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid, squished or diced
    • 1 (1 ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
    • 1 (15 ounce) can beans, drained (garbanzo, black, pinto, etc.)
    • 2 quarts tomato juice (diluted V8 OK )
    • 16 ounces (2 cups) beef broth (can be some veggie broth)
    • COMBINE ALL IN LARGE STOCK POT.  SIMMER UNTIL VEGGIES ARE AL DENTE
    • REMOVE SOME VEGGIES TO BLENDER, PUREE, AND ADD BACK (SOMEWHAT THICKENS SOUP)
    • OPTIONAL
    • 1 med head cabbage, chopped
    • zucchini or summer squash
    • ADD AND SIMMER ANOTHER 10ish MINUTES
    • MAY BE STORED IN FRIG FOR SEVERAL DAYS OR FROZEN
    • ADD IN POSSIBILITIES TO CHANGE THINGS UP A BIT
    • (IF ALLOWED IN YOUR MEAL):  Worchester sauce, cottage cheese, low fat turkey sausage, shrimp, red pepper, hot sauce.  
    Believe :clover:

     

    Last edited on 1 February 2009 03:58 pm by believe2day

    agl3591
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    Here's a great "SANDWICH" if you will, for veggie day!

    Greek Salad Roll-Ups

    Two chopped tomatoes
    1/2 chopped green bell pepper
    One chopped cucumber
    2 TBS drained capers
    2 TBS olive oil
    1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
    1/3 cup kalamata olive halves
    One chopped green onion
    salt and pepper to taste
    1/2 to 3/4 cup cut-up or crumbled feta cheese
    Six butter lettuce leaves

    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients, except lettuce leaves; then toss until blended. Chill until serving time. Scoop some of the salad mixture onto lettuce leaf and wrap it up.  SCRUMPTIOUS!!!  WONDERFUL!!!  YUMMY!!!

    hzleyez86
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    Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania USA
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    I found this recipe in the main recipe page of the calories per hour forum. cheat day friendly? I read some talk about brownies these past cheat days so when I saw this recipe and someone vouching for it, it made me happy. Granted i have not tried them yet. im not quite sure where you would find vegan chocolate chips though.

     
    1. Preheat oven to 350 and lightly spray or oil an 8 x 8 baking pan.
    2. Mix applesauce, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (and cinnamon if using) together.
    3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the applesauce mixture. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips (and walnuts if using).
    4. Spread in prepared pan and bake 25-30 min, until center is firm and not sticky. Cool completely before slicing.
    Thank you shannonofdoom!

    SlimNeel
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    Indian Style Herb Condiment/Marinade

    This is very common condiment in India and is perfect for FL4I diet:
    A big bunch of cilantro
    A bunch of mint (if readily available)
    1-2 tbsp lemon juice
    1 tsp ground cumin
    1 small garlic
    1" ginger
    salt to taste
    1/4 small onion (optional)
    1-2 tbsp raw peanuts/walnut (optional)

    Blend everything together with a little water.
    If using for marinade, add 1-2 tsp canola oil
    For variations, try adding a little unsweetened coconut or (greek) yogurt.

    The condiment can be used with sanwiches and roasted meats.
    Marinade is commonly used with chicken, fish, eggs and also meat kabobs

    Last edited on 17 February 2009 03:54 am by SlimNeel

    Teppi
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    HEARTY VEGGIE SOUP

    Makes about 4 quarts)

    Ingredients:

    2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    1/2 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
    1 large onion, chopped
    2 large celery stalks with greens, sliced
    1 large garlic clove, crushed with a press
    28-ounce can whole tomatoes in juice
    3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
    1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and sliced
    24 ounces chicken broth ( Veggie Broth)
    3 cups water
    Salt and black pepper, to taste
    2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
    6 ounces baby spinach leaves

    Method of Preparation:

    1. In a large (6-quart) pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Add carrots, onions, celery, and garlic; cook 8 minutes or until vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.
    2. Add tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. Add cabbage, green beans, broth, water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally.
    3. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to high; stir in zucchini and spinach.  Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.

    omayra
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    Baked apples a la mode

    This is great if you have a combination of fruit and frozen yogurt.

    as many apples as you can fit in a tinfoil pan, peeled, cored and sliced

    apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon to taste

    splenda to taste

    Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

    Preheat oven to 375degrees

    Mix the ingredients together in a plastic bag for even coating

    Bake for 30-45 minutes or until tender

    Top with frozen yogurt.

    If you're having fruit salad you can top these apples with cool whip. Omit toppings on fruit day or any day that fruit (not salad) appears on your menu.  

    omayra
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    Grilled Veggies for BC or DG veggie day

    Zuchini

    Yellow Squash

    Bell Peppers (any color)

    Crushed Garlic

    Olive Oil Flavored Cooking Spray

    Combine and Spray veggies with the olive oil flavored cooking spray, place on a grill for about 15 minutes depending on your type of grill. I use a George Foreman electric grill so time and temerature may vary

    z1434eva
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    Hey all! First post here! Made this Soup for Veggie day and it was knock your socks off Good!

    Taco Soup

    1 onion chopped - 1 pkg low salt taco seasoning (read the labels many have cornmeal) - 1 Jar roasted red peppers - 1 large can tomatos - Veggie broth

    Saute the onion in a little cooking spray until translucent, add the pkg of taco seasoning, the peppers with the juice, and the tomatos....add a cup of broth and let it get all bubbly and cook for maybe 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth...add more broth if needed to desired consistancy.....top with cheese, fresh tomato and cilantro....yummy! I would imagine it would be fine if you omit the cheese topping, and have it as mixed veggies.....!!!

    Also, a spin off of Omayra's Apple Pie a la mode.... When you have Oatmeal and Fruit salad combo...

    Make your oatmeal (I used apple cinnamon instant for mine) Top with apples you've cooked with cinnamon, splenda, and a splash of vanilla....For the final topping add a nice spoon full of cool whip....it's like pie and ice cream!

    agl3591
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    SPICY TUNA SALAD

    1 small can Albacore tuna
    1 heaping TSP pickle relish (they do make a sugar free and a low sugar)
    1 rounded TSP "creamy" horseradish- has to be "creamy"
    1/4 TSP Dill Seed
    1/4 TSP Tony Chachere's creole seasoning (most likely any creole seasoning)
    1 heaping TBS mayo
    chopped purple onion (to taste)
    chopped celery (to taste)

    I have to be honest- I do NOT use light mayo- can't handle it.  Once again, the deviation factor- and maybe it affects me- but I think the light mayo would "affect" me in another way!  But, because you're adding the horseradish and pickle radish, your salad will not be dry from a lack of extra mayo.  That's why I only put 1 TBS (big) of mayo- and I get 2 servings out of the tuna salad, so I'm really not eating a whole TBS of mayo.  Anyway, I hope someone will try this- I LOVE IT!  ENJOY Y'ALL!

    snordstrom
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    Stuffed Mushrooms
    • 12 whole fresh mushrooms
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. Carefully break off stems. Chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
    2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. Fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. Set aside to cool.
    3. When garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. Mixture should be very thick. Using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. Arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
    4. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.
    I didn't see mushrooms on the list for veggie day, however, I think this recipe would work for BC if you have a group 3 and group 1 combo (take it easy on the Parmesan). These are so good....unreal good. I don't really like mushrooms but I always get the small portabello's and they are great.

    webfairy
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    Great salad and cheese crisps for VEGGIE DAY (from http://www.foodnetwork.com) To make it stay within FL4I guidelines, you can have either the salad and dressing, or the cheese crisps with another vegetable (or salad and no dressing).  You should skip the nuts at the end, also.

    Mixed Green Salad with Parmigiano Crisps

    Ingredients
    • 1 cup grated Parmigiano
    • 4 cups salad greens, such as mesclun, arugula, red leaf, romaine or baby spinach
    • 1 cup mixed fresh herb leaves, such as parsley, basil, oregano, chives or cilantro
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in 1/2
    • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
    • 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup high quality extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
    • Salt
    • 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds or chopped hazelnuts
    For the crisps:
    Directions
    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with a silicone mat. Make 4 even, very thin circles of Parmigiano on the mat. Be sure that the circles are not touching. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted, turned golden brown and looks like lace. Remove the tray from the oven and let the crisps cool for about 1 minute. Using a spatula, remove the crisps from the silicone mat and reserve on a plate.

    For the salad:
    Fill your sink with cool water. Toss in all the salad greens and gently swish until all the dirt and grit falls to the bottom of the basin. Gently lift the greens out of the water and put in a salad spinner. If the greens are especially dirty empty the sink, rinse to rid of dirt and repeat the process. Spin the greens until they are dry and still very fresh looking. If not using the greens right away, store them wrapped loosely in paper towels then sealed in plastic bags in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.

    In a large bowl, place the greens and herbs. Add the tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. Drizzle in half of the oil and vinegar and season with salt. Using your hands, gently toss the salad to combine. Taste! Add the remaining oil and vinegar, if needed and season again with salt, if needed (you probably will). The salad should be very flavorful but not soggy.

    Arrange the salad on individual salad plates or bowls. Sprinkle each salad with the nuts and garnish with a Parmigiano crisp.

    persimmon rose
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    Creamy Carrot Soup (march 09 cooking light mag)

    * 1 TBSP EVOO

    * 1 3/4 cups chopped sweet onion

    * 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

    * 1 tsp fine sea salt

    * 1/2 tsp ground blk pepper

    * Dash of grnd ginger

    * 2 cups water

    * 2 cups fat free low sodium chicken broth

    * 2 TBSP heavy cream, divided (I know not allowed on FL4I)

    1. Heat oil in a large dutch oven over med heat. Add onions & carrots to pan cook 10 minutes. Stir in S&P & ginger.

    2. Add the water & broth to pan, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 25 minutes or until carrots are tender. Remove from heat & cool.

    3. Place half of carrot mixture & 1 TBSP of the cream into a food processor or blender, process until smooth.  Pour pureed mixture into a large bowl. Repeat process with remaining carrot mixture & cream. Return mixture to pan, cook over med heat until thoroughly heated.

    Yield: 4 servings (serving size 1 1/2 cups)

    calories 180, fat 6.9 grms, protein 3.6 grms, carb 28.7 grms, fiber 7.6 grms, chol 10mg, iron .9mg, sodium 963mg

    KmcK
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    mmmm i tried the poached egg and greens ...bistro salad posted a while back...it is similar to a Lyonnaise salad. It was really good.

    i made it with spinich greens

    Junebug24
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    Location: Summerville, South Carolina USA
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    iced latte; good recipe when you have milk on the menu. i keep getting milk and halibut as a meal so i tried this out:

    - approx 2.5C skim milk
    - 6 oz coffee beverage (used 1 pkg nescafe tasters choice single serve gourmet coffee mixed with 6oz of boiling water)
    * or, omit water, heat milk and mix coffee with milk*
    - 1 pkg slenda "flavor for coffee" (flavors: caramel, mocha, hazelnut, french vanilla)
    - sweeten 2 taste (2 pks of splenda was good 4 me)
    - chill/add ice cubes


    feel free to play around with measurements; not sure what the coffee to milk ratio is in a latte. enjoy!

    -junebug




     


    omayra
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    This is a good recipe if you're a vegetarian on this plan or for veggie day

    1 package of tofu burger crumbles (optional)

    1 can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained

    1 8oz bottle of taco sauce (any brand, I prefer Taco Bell)

    1 8oz can of tomato sauce (preferably mexican style)

    1 can of mild, hot or regular Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)

    Olive oil flavored cooking spray

    Crushed garlic to taste

    1 diced onion

    Chili powder to taste

    Ground cumin to taste

    Kraft Taco Shredded Cheese Blend or your favorite, (optional) 


    Instructions:

    Spray the pot with the cooking spray,

    Sautee the onion and garlic on a 4 qt pot, until the onion is tender

    Cobine remaining ingredients and stir.

    Simmer for 30 minutes.

    If using a crock pot, set in on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.

    You can eat this throughout the day on veggie day. Sprinkle with an ounce of cheese if desired.

    Last edited on 10 March 2009 05:12 am by omayra

    webfairy
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    Here is another recipe for cheese crisps, that will go great with veggie day or any day you have cheese on the menu.  It's nice to have something different than just regular cheese slices, and these only have some basil and 1/2 tblsp. lemon zest added, which I don't think would really be cheating.  :wink: This recipe is from Foodnetwork.com...

    Parmesan, Basil & Lemon Wafers (Frico)

    Ingredients
    • 1 cup shredded Parmesan
    • 2 tablespoons shredded basil leaves
    • 1/2 tablespoon grated lemon zest
    Directions
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Transfer a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan mixture onto a silicone or parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended for this recipe. Repeat with the remaining cheese mixture, spacing the spoonfuls about 1/2-inch apart. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool and use a flat spatula to transfer from lined baking sheet.

    omayra
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    Webfairy, I love cheese so I'll be sure to try this every time I add cheese to the menu.

    omayra
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    I've never tried this, but I'm going to.

    Pineapple Sauce, this can be good for the BC plan if you ommit the raisins and sub the brown sugar for splenda.

    http://www.recipezaar.com/Pineapple-sauce-16726

    Last edited on 15 March 2009 12:15 am by omayra

    omayra
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    I've never tried this either.

    Baked Pineapple, just omit the sub the sugar with splenda, and omit the tequila and this is a great receipe for BC

    http://www.recipezaar.com/Baked-Pineapple-63716

    Last edited on 15 March 2009 12:16 am by omayra

    omayra
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    If you like canning, and sub the sugar with splenda, this could be a good BC recipe.

    Pineapple Compote

    http://www.recipezaar.com/Pineapple-Compote-90656

    Last edited on 15 March 2009 03:27 am by omayra

    Annie
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    Anyone tried this? I think I found my lunch for :apple:Fruit Day.

    Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper Makes 6 Servings
    • 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
    • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tsp. Splenda
    • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
    Combine all of the above ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Total Carbohydrates: 19.9
    Total Carbohydrates Minus Fiber: 13.30
    Carbohydrates per Serving: 3.31
    Carbohydrates per Serving minus Fiber: 2.21

    elsie
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    Location: Kansas USA
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    Larry, Here is a recipe by Dr. Weil you might like. I saved it but haven't tried it yet so if you try it I'll be curious to know. I haven't posted anything for a long time but enjoy reading how everyone is doing. I'm currently doing Beyond Calories to drop about 20 and working out to Jillian Michael's 30 day shred. I'm 50 and it is so hard to keep that middle age fat off. Take care everyone. Will post this in recipe section also. LC :chewing::tongue:

    Ingredients:
    7 1/2 cups cooked beans, like pintos, anasazi, adzuki, or kidney (roughly four 15-oz cans or 1 pound dried beans, cooked)
    2 tablespoons quality extra-virgin olive oil
    2 large onions, diced
    1 dried or canned chipotle pepper
    1 tablespoon mild red New Mexican chile powder, or to taste
    1 tablespoon dried whole oregano
    1 tablespoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon allspice
    1 large can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
    5 cloves garlic, mashed
    Salt and pepper, to taste


    Garnishes:
    Chopped raw onion
    Chopped tomato
    Shredded lettuce
    Tortillas

    Instructions:
    1. Drain beans in a colander. 2. Heat oil in a large dutch oven or saucepan. Add the onions and sauté over medium heat until onions are soft and golden. 3. Crush the chipotle pepper if using dried, or mince if using canned. 4. Add the chipotle pepper, red chile powder, oregano, cumin and allspice to the onions. Cook for 2 minutes. 5. Add the tomatoes and beans. Simmer for 45 minutes, adding liquid if the mixture gets too dry. 6. Add salt and pepper to taste, and more chili if you want a hotter dish. 7. Serve in bowls with warm tortillas. Garnish with chopped raw onion, chopped tomato, and shredded lettuce

    Annie
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    Low-Carb Deep-Dish Pizza Crust Recipe (Made of only eggs and cheese)

    Link here:  http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/pizza/r/deepdishpizza.htm

    (I'm going to try this during CD to see how it is. Could it be used as an egg and cheese meal without all the toppings, like a focaccia?)


    Edit to add notes: I made this last night but only used 2 eggs and 2 oz. of cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, adjusting seasonings accordingly. I scattered about a cup of Italian blend shredded cheese in the bottom of an oil sprayed pie plate, and poured the egg/cream cheese mixture over it all.

    Baked for about 5 minutes less than directions. I than let it cool, used a skinny spatula to pry it loose and flipped it over onto a cookie sheet. Spread jarred Muir Glenn basil tomato marinara sauce over it and sprinkled with more cheese. Broiled 4 inches from heat for a few minutes to melt and brown the cheese slightly. Makes 8 servings.

    It wasn't bad at all, in fact my husband (for whom I had made a Meatza Pizza) loved it! That was the big surprise. You can pick up a slice like regular pizza.  Like most high protein, very low carb dishes, it's very filling, you don't need a lot of it to be satisfied.

    Only approx. 8 carbs per entire pie for the crust, add in carb count for sauce and any toppings you use.


    Last edited on 11 April 2009 07:22 pm by Annie

    omayra
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    Craving some fruity mixed drinks? These are great during fruit day on the DG or any day on the BC plan.

    Add any fresh or frozen fruit to a glass of diet sprite, tonic, club soda or your favorite.

    I prefer frozen tropical fruits over sprite, they make yummy substitute for ice cubes.

    For a DG friendly "sangria;

    combine half a (large) glass of red wine with diet ginger ale and add some orange slices and some frozen fruit.

     

    omayra
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    I have never tried this but I will pretty soon.

    Raw tomato sauce according to this video:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciTBpVv80Ww

    Serve this sauce over strands of spaghetti squash

    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/cooking/a/spagsquash.htm

     

    webfairy
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    For those of you who would like to make your own frozen yogurt for the diet, this one is supposed to be very good.  It is by Heidi Swanson (heidiswanson.com) and comes from David Lebovitz cookbook, "The Perfect Scoop".  The article is entitled :  A Frozen Yogurt Recipe to Rival Pinkberry's Recipe (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/a-frozen-yogurt-recipe-to-rival-pinkberrys-recipe.html)

    Vanilla Frozen Yogurt Recipe
    Heidi notes: First off, remember it is important to use good-quality whole-milk yogurt. The version in David's book is Vanilla Frozen Yogurt. This time around I skipped out on the vanilla, opting for straight, bright white yogurt with the sweetness playing off the tang of the yogurt. I also used slightly less sugar than called for here, more like 2/3 cup - but you can go either way depending on what you like.



    3 cups (720g) strained yogurt (see below) or Greek-style yogurt
    3/4 cup (150g) sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) * I would definitely add this!
    Mix together the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla (if using). Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 1 hour.

    Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    To make 1 cup (240g) of strained yogurt, line a mesh strainer with a few layers of cheese cloth. then scrape 16 ounces or 2 cups (480g) of plain whole-milk yogurt into the cheesecloth. Gather the ends and fold them over the yogurt, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours. So, for the above recipe start with and strain 6 cups of yogurt.

    Makes about 1 quart.

    Babs
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    Location: The Hague, Netherlands
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    Thanks so much for this frozen yogurt recipe. I can't find good quality here in Holland, and I do love Greek style yogurt. I will use a little bit of Splenda for sweetener instead of sugar, since I love the cold treat and not necessarily the sweetness.

    That is one great benefit I have gained from this way of eating - my sweet tooth has definitely been tamed.

    :smile:

    Babs FFF

     

    ps: For free choice days when you don't want to go overboard, try freezing delicious and creamy flavored soy milk in popsicle forms - these are delicious and satisfying!

    Last edited on 22 April 2009 01:00 pm by Babs

    omayra
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    Quick and easy no-bake, low carb chocolate "cheesecake"

    Cream cheese, softened

    Calorie-free sweetener of your choice, to taste

    Splash of vanilla extract

    Calorie-free chocolate dip or syrup

    Combine all ingredients together and enjoy. You can also omit the syrup and enjoy it plain or top with fruit. You can make a sugar free fruit compote by baking fresh or frozen berries of your choice, topped with your favorite calorie free sweetener. 

    This recipe is great for both the DG and BC. You'll feel like you're cheating. The only thing that's better is the real thing.


    If you're on the DG and get fruit salad and cheese as a combo, top this recipe with Cool Whip, as well as your favorite fruit.

    Last edited on 25 April 2009 01:05 am by omayra

    Annie
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    Sack'em Shrimp (For DG)

    Here's a link to a fun recipe I saw today when I went to Home Depot - it was on a promotional tear sheet for Weber BBQs:

    http://bbq.about.com/od/seafoodrecipes/r/bl80915e.htm

    Don't know about anyone else, but we LOVE to barbecue shrimp. (I marked it for DG because the ingredients include barbecue sauce. But I don't see why those on BC couldn't just skip the marinating step and stay 'legal'.)

    persimmon rose
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    Double Chocolate Cupcakes: from Taste of Home website






    One serving: 1 cupcake



    139 Calories
    2 g Fat
    1 g Saturated Fat
    1 mg Cholesterol



    221 mg Sodium
    29 g Carbohydrate
    1 g Fiber
    3 g Protein



    Ingredients:
    • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 3/4 cup Domino® or C&H® Granulated Pure Cane Sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 egg white
    • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
    Directions:
    In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and egg white, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy. Stir in the buttermilk, water, vinegar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to batter just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.
        Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 14 cupcakes.

    omayra
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    BC or DG veggie day friendly pasta sauce

    28oz can of whole, crushed or pureed tomatoes

    crushed or mincedgarlic to taste

    1/2 cup chopped onion

    Olive oil spray

    Salt and pepper to taste

    3 tsp of italian seasoning, or to taste

    1 tsp of splenda or other cal-free sweetener

    In a medium sauce pan, heat the EVOO spray over medium high heat for about 1 minute,

    add onions and sautee until tender,

    add garlic and sautee for 30 seconds.

    Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes or until hot.

    If you prefer, you can combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker and heat on low all day or up to 2 hours on high heat.

    This is great over spaghetti squash.

     

    Last edited on 28 April 2009 02:31 am by omayra

    omayra
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    Zucchini Linguine

    With a veggie peeler, peel the skin and discard

    Once peeled continue to use the peeler to get as thin shavings as possible

    Use the shavings as a pasta substitute on your favorite pasta recipe

    For Low-Mein (Asian Soft Noodles):

    Sautee the zucchini shavings in crushed or minced garlic in olive oil spray until tender

    In a small container combine a tbsp of low sodium soy sauce and a tsp of splenda

    Pour the soy sauce mixture into the zuchini shavings and stir.

    In addition to the zucchini shavings you can sautee other veggies such as carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, onions, etc.

    This is great for the DG veggie day or as a veggie meal on BC.

    While soy sauce is technically not allowed, it can be considered low-cal dressing since it's 10 calories per tbsp. A tbsp of most low-cal dressings is 25 calories.

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    Cheese and Oatmeal

    http://makeundermylife.com/cheesy-oatmeal-super-awesome/

    :cat:

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    Grilled Eggplant Parm Lasagna (No Noodles)

    http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/grilled-eggplant-parm-lasagna/

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    Oven-dried tomatoes

    If you're like me and don't like fresh tomatoes, or you enjoy sun-dried tomatoes but don't like the preservatives, extra calories or time it takes to dry them the traditional way, this could be a healthier alternative. I came up with this method after reading this blog; http://gastronomy-101.blogspot.com/2006/08/info-how-to-dry-tomatoes.html

    The blogger's idea calls for olive oil, but of course that adds extra calories.

    Here's what I came up with;

    Regular red or Roma (plum) Tomatoes, cut length wise and seeded

    Salt (kosher or sea-salt for best flavor) and pepper, to taste

    Italian seasoning

    Olive Oil Non-Stick Cooking Spray


    Instructions:


    Preheat your oven to 200 degrees or the lowest temperature

    On a baking sheet place a single layer of tomatoes

    Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning

    Coat with cooking spray

    Bake tomatoes for at least 4 hours or until  they've reached your desired dryness

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

    Last edited on 2 May 2009 06:28 am by omayra

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    Mocha  Cheesecakes

    2 tablespoons MAXWELL HOUSE® Naturally Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
    1 tablespoon water
    1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
    1 (8 ounce) container PHILADELPHIA® Light Cream Cheese Spread
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 1/2 cups COOL WHIP® Lite Whipped Topping (could leave out)
    1 cup fresh raspberries (could leave out)



    You mix the coffee & water till dissolved. Mix creamcheese, splenda, dissolved coffee, vanilla cinnamon together. Gently mix in the cool whip (could leave out  I would think) Put in cupcake liners, top with raspberries if desired. Pop in freezer till frozen. Thaw 10 minutes.

    Prose

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    Meatza (For CDs only)


    This is my version of what I think was originally in one of the Atkins Diet books.

    1 1/2 pounds ground beef
    1 small onion, chopped
    chopped garlic, to taste
    1 egg
    1/2 cup parm cheese
    Italian herbs of choice
    s&p to taste

    Mix all together like you would meatloaf, pat out on 9x12 cookie sheet, bringing up edges like you would pizza dough. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Pour off extra grease and spread 8 oz. of pizza sauce on 'crust'. Top with 8 oz. shredded mozzarella, add toppings of your choice and sprinkle with parm. Broil 4 inches from heat on High, about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.

    You can bake the crust ahead. I often make it 'Mexican' by using salsa instead of pizza sauce and cheddar or jack cheese on top with jalapeños.

    This is still our favorite pizza alternative.:pizza:

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    Zucchini Gratin (for Veg. Day) - DG/BC

    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=453603

    I haven't made this yet, but it looks good for both plans, with one slight variation if you don't want the fat - sub the 2 Tbs butter w/cooking spray. :bug:

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    Crispy Cheese Crackers - for any plan

    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=453608

    (for cheese slices on your menu - each slice makes 16 little snack crackers)

    kitty
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    BACON WRAPPED BBQ SHRIMP

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Bacon-Wrapped-Barbeque-Shrimp-2/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=17835307&prop26=DailyDish&prop27=2009-05-12&prop28=DailyRecipe&prop29=FullRecipe&me=1

    Haven't tried it, but works for our menu.

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    For those of you getting bored with plain tuna... keep an open mind and try out ways to change it up.  Like the below recipe I found on RecipeZaar. The only thing not allowed would be the olive oil so you could try it without.

    PERUVIAN CANNED TUNA CEVICHE

    Ingredients
    Directions

    1. Drain the tuna invert it onto a small platter.

    2. Sprinkle the chile and onion over the tuna and allow it to stand for a few minutes. Then add the tomato, chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste, and gently mix together.

    3. Sprinkle the lime juice over all, and drizzle with the oil. Serve over lettuce if you like.

    4. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro and serve. Enjoy!

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    I have been craving some spicy Indian food, and found some Punjab Eggplant at Trader Joes which was amazing, but full of fat!!! I made my own with hardly any fat at all...give it a try!!! So yummy!

    1 eggplant, BBQd if possible...

    cooking spray

    1 onion chopped

    1 cup frozen chopped butternut squash

    2 tsp fresh grated ginger

    1 can diced tomatoes....juice and all

    3 cloves garlic minced

    1/2 tsp grnd tumeric

    1/2 tsp grnd cumin

    1/2 tsp grnd corriander

    1/4 tsp cayenne or more to taste

    Salt and pepper

    If possible, roast the eggplant on the BBQ...if not, peel and slice  spray with cooking spray and roast in the oven until soft. In the meantime, in a skillet saute the onion until very soft...add the spices, tomatoes, and squash...let simmer until squash is heated through (it will remain in cubes..great for texture) add the eggplant when it is done, stir together and eat!!!

    This recipe is great for days when there are a lot of veggies on the BC menu, it is spicy, and keeps you satisfied...I'm sure it would be an ok choice for veggie day on the DG...eggplants have almost no calories at all!

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    Chicken and Bacon Shish Kabobs http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-and-Bacon-Shish-Kabobs/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=17978433&prop26=DailyDish&prop27=2009-05-22&prop28=DailyRecipe&prop29=FullRecipe&me=1

    Here's a recipe you can play around with. Beyond Calories will like it.
    You could substitute Agave Syrup instead of honey.


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    I'm re-posting this recipe that I originally shared last summer. It's BBQ season once again!

    Annie’s BBQ Sauce for Ribs and Stuff


    1 clove garlic, smashed
    1 small onion, minced
    ¼ cup butter
    4 tablespoons sugar or Splenda Granular
    1 or 2 heaping tablespoons brown sugar or Splenda Brown Sugar Blend (optional)
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon dry mustard
    1 teaspoon paprika
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
    ¼ teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
    ¼ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
    ¼ cup cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    1 tablespoon Liquid Barbecue Smoke (I use Mesquite flavor)
    15 ounces tomato sauce


    In a saucepan, cook the onion and garlic in the butter for a few minutes. (For a smoother sauce, puree at this point, then continue with recipe). Stir in all dry ingredients, then stir in everything else but the tomato sauce and liquid smoke. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Then whisk in the tomato sauce and smoke flavoring. Let it simmer another 5-10 minutes. Store in jar in refrigerator.

    By the way - I usually double the recipe.

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    Yay!!!Annies Amazing BBQ Sauce is baaaccckkk!!  Delicious!!

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    Lighter Guac -

    Here ya go - Next time you want guacamole just add a can of peas to make it lighter!

    For CD only - contains avocado:
    http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/chewdetails.php?isid=1479

    For DG and (I think?) BC:
    http://www.recipezaar.com/Sweet-Pea-Guacamole-119746

    Of course, if you have your own favorite guac recipe, just sub some or all the avocado with peas, frozen or canned and you'll have a lighter version.

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    Pepperoni Chips (For DG or BC)

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/george-stella/crispy-pepperoni-chips-recipe/index.html

    Annie
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    Fun with Cheese or How to Make Cheese Crisps & Cheese bowls (for DG/BC)

    http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/cheese_crisp.html

    Go ahead - play with your food!:tongue:

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    Annie:  You always have such great recipe tips!!!!  Thanks

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    Thanks, Boosmom!

    South Beach Chilled Espresso Custard (For DG)


    http://www.recipezaar.com/South-Beach-Chilled-Espresso-Custard-342241

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    DG friendly fat free custard, I'm sure you can use real eggs instead  of the egg subtitute

    http://dessert.betterrecipes.com/fat-free-custard.html

    Dairy free flan, just substitute the sugar in this recipe with Splenda and lemon zest for the dayap

    http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20090428-202007/Lactose-free-leche-flan

     

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    Cauliflower Faux Rice (DG or BC)

    (For DG any day you have mixed or green vegs - NOT on Veggie Day, however)

    If you miss rice, here is a very good substitute often used by low-carb dieters. You can make it from fresh or frozen. And you can saute it with pan spray like you would fried rice or make a pilaf with other FL4I friendly vegs. Spray it with butter spray or top it with cheese (if your menu allows) and you have a nice legal side-dish. Mixed with a little salsa and chili powder and cumin it could pass as Spanish rice.

    http://cleochatra.blogspot.com/2009/05/low-carb-rice-recipe-cauliflower.html

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    Cream Cheese Custard for BC

    I'm Hispanic and one of my favorite desserts is flan, especially cream cheese flan. I can't do without sweets so I always try to come up with some alternatives to my favorites to keep from deviating. I couldn't find a low carb BC alternative to cream cheese flan, so I come up with one after googling several diet custard recipes:

    1 pint of half and half

    1 8oz bar of cream cheese

    1/2 cup of splenda

    1/8 tsp salt (optional)

    1/2 tsp vanilla extract

    4 large eggs

    DaVinci Gourmet Sugar Free Caramel Syrup

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees

    Combine the first 6 ingredients in a blender or in large mixing bowl  with a hand mixer at the lowest setting.

    Coat the bottom of 6 oz ramekins (custard cups) or a 8-9in round baking pan with DaVinci Gourmet Sugar Free syrup and pour in the cream cheese mixture.

    Fill a large roasting pan up to 1 inch with water

    Place the custard cups and/or baking pan in the roasting pans and bake for 40 minutes.

    Let cool at room temperature and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

    *Since it's evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk that give flan that firm texture, this alternative will have more of a pudding texture but it helps satisfy a sweet craving.

    *This can be a good base for different variations. You can add chocolate or maybe mix i some berry puree for a choice meal on day 6 (4 foods from group 4)

     

     

    Last edited on 23 June 2009 11:47 pm by omayra

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    This is great for fruit day, any meal where you get strawberries and for BC, especially when you get a mixed meal.

    Strawberry Puree

    juice of one lemon

    Splenda to taste

    1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries.

     

    *Try adding some of this puree to some diet lemon lime soda on fruit day or a BC fruit meal, serve it over a wedge of brie, or over my BC friendly custard (recipe above) on a mixed meal.

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    Spaghetti Squash Salad (Really!):tongue: for DG/BC

    2 cups spaghetti squash, cooked al dente
    1 mini-cucumber, unpeeled, diced
    1 green onion, minced
    1/2 large plum tomato, diced (or cherry tomatoes, halved)
    2 Tbsp. Newman's Own Balsamic Vinaigrette Light (or your favorite)
    Salt and freshly ground pepper

    Mix it all together, chill, and eat!

    Feel free to change up the vegs or add additional ones, like bell pepper, shredded carrot, radishes, etc.


    (I just made this up with trepidations. But I was pleasantly surprised - it's very good!)

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    Tomato Basil soup* for DG or BC

    http://www.recipezaar.com/Tomato-Basil-Soup-40654

    Basic pizza (or pasta) sauce for DG or BC*

    http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1227881

    *For BC, you can omit the white wine. To prevent a deviation I also omit the tomato paste.

    You can use an entire of the pizza/pasta sauce to substitute the tomatoes on the tomato/basil soup recipe. 

     

     

    Last edited on 26 June 2009 08:50 am by omayra

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    I checked through all the recipes and was wondering if anyone has a recipe for hummus that can be used on bc? 

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    Boosmom, here's a recipe I just found in the back of my container of cumin:

    1 (15oz) can of chickpeas (reserve 1/4 cup of liquid)

    1 clove of garlic

    1 tbsp lemon juice

    1 tsp ground cumin

    1/4 tsp each; cayenne pepper, salt

    In a food processor, process all ingredients until smooth.

     

     

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    Omayra, Thank you so much.   I'll have to try it soon:yum:  I should have known You'd have a recipe, you have soooo many of them:grin::grin:.

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    No problem Boosmom. I'm don't really like hummus but when I saw your post,I remembered the recipe I found in the back of my cumin shaker and I knew I had to share :smile:

    Anyway, my favorite cooking show is America's Test Kitchen from PBS. One time, I saw an episode where they showed how to make a great French Onion Soup. That is my favorite soup and I found the recipe on their site. It calls for butter as one of the ingredients but I think butter flavored spray should be just as good.

    BC/DG Veggie Day friendly (For DG, add 1/2 cup of dry sherry if you wish):



    6 large yellow onions (about 4 pounds), halved and cut pole to pole into 1/4-inch-thick slices (see illustration below)

    Table salt 

    butter flavored cooking spray

    2 cups water , plus extra for deglazing

    1/2 cup dry sherry 

    4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (see note)

    2 cups beef broth (see note)

    6 sprigs fresh thyme  , tied with kitchen twine

    1 bay leaf 


    Ground black pepper 




    1. For the soup: Combine onions and 1 teaspoon salt in large microwave-safe bowl and cover with large microwave-safe plate (plate should completely cover bowl and not rest on onions). Microwave on high power for 20 to 25 minutes until onions are soft and wilted, stirring halfway through cooking. (Use oven mitts to remove bowl from microwave and remove plate away from you to avoid steam burn.) Drain onions (about 1/2 cup liquid should drain off).

    2. Place Dutch oven over medium-high heat and spray the butter-flavored cooking spray on wilted onions. Using oven mitts to handle pot, cook onions, stirring frequently and scraping bottom and sides of pot, until liquid evaporates and onions brown, 15 to 20 minutes, reducing heat to medium if onions are browning too quickly. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until pot bottom is coated with dark crust, 6 to 8 minutes, adjusting heat as necessary. (Scrape any fond that collects on spoon back into onions.) Stir in 1/4 cup water, scraping pot bottom to loosen crust, and cook until water evaporates and pot bottom has formed another dark crust, 6 to 8 minutes. Repeat process of deglazing 2 or 3 more times, until onions are very dark brown. Stir in sherry and cook, stirring frequently, until sherry evaporates, about 5 minutes.

    3. Stir in broths, 2 cups water, thyme, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, scraping up any final bits of browned crust on bottom and sides of pot. Increase heat to high and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove and discard herbs, then season with salt and pepper
     

    Sprinkle with an ounce of Gruyere or Provolone Cheese
     

    Last edited on 1 July 2009 01:23 am by omayra

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    Zucchini Grilled Cheese

    A lower carb version of a grilled cheese sandwich using healthy Zucchini in place of bread.
    Category: Classic Alternatives Dish Type: Main Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients
    • 3 Zucchini
    • 4 slices Monterey Jack Cheese
    • splash EVOO
    • Ian's Panko bread crumbs .....(improvise and use parm cheese)
    • 2 eggs
    Instructions
    Slice zucchini lengthwise in half and than half again into 4 slices each. Steam slices in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes over medium heat. Place a slice on plate, cover with cheese add another zucchini slice, another piece of cheese and cover with the third zucchini slice. Dip gently in egg wash and then the Ians panko crumbs and grill in skillet on medium high in the olive oil until cheese ismelted and the zucchini is crisp and golden. Serve with Ranch Dip.

    recipe source:

    http://www.mambosprouts.com/events/recipecontest09/recipe-pages/zucchini_grilled_cheese.html?KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=600&width=750

    Last edited on 1 July 2009 06:11 am by SlimNeel

    kitty
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    OMG!!! I am definitely trying this...thank you slim!!!!!

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    You are welcome Kitty:grin:, plz let us know how it turns out!!!

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    Garden Sausage Quiche

    A low fat, wheat free version of the classic, on a nut crust. Category: Classic Alternatives Dish Type: Main Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Servings: 12

    Ingredients
    Crust:
    • 2 C finely chopped pecans
    • 2 T olive oil
    • 1/2 C shredded cheese (swiss or sharp cheddar)
    Filling:
    • 2 T olive oil
    • 1/2 C chopped shallot
    • 1 pound mushrooms (your favorite), thin sliced
    • 4 green onions, sliced thin
    • 1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded and minced fine (optional)
    • 1 pound Gimme Lean, sausage style
    • 1 1/2 C milk
    • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1/2 t salt
    • 1 t fresh ground peppercorns (mixed is best)
    • 2 T finely chopped fresh thyme
    • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
    Instructions
    Mix all crust ingredients and press on bottom and partly up sides of 2, 9" or 10" deep dish pie plates. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

    In large skillet over medium heat, sautee mushrooms, shallots and green onions in olive oil for a few minutes until just soft. Crumble Gimme Lean sausage into skillet and heat through. Remove from heat and pour into mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients, in the order given, and stir to combine. Very gently (to not disturb the nut crust) LADLE the egg mixture into the crusts. Bake at 350 until set, 25-30 minutes.

    recipe source:

    http://www.mambosprouts.com/events/recipecontest09/recipe-pages/garden_sausage_quiche.html?KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=600&width=750

    Last edited on 1 July 2009 06:10 am by SlimNeel

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    For Sweet Cravings during those days:shock::crying::dizzy:

    Healthy Chocolate Custard with Raspberry Puree
    Without the traditional eggs and cream, this custard is low fat, flavorful, delicious and significantly healthier for a sweet and elegant dessert. Agar-Agar flakes can be found in health food stores.
    Category: Desserts with a Twist Dish Type: Dessert Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 Recipe submitted by: Daljeet S. of Coral Springs, FL.
    Ingredients
    • 4 cups of 1% Low fat Milk
    • 2/3 cup Equal Exchange Organic Baking Cocoa Powder
    • 2/3 cup granulated Cane sugar .......(improvise....splenda...agave....stevia)
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons Agar-Agar flakes........(its basically vegetarian gelatin, I guess you can try it will unflavored gelatine...)
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 6 oz. Fresh Raspberries, divided
    Instructions
    1. Combine first five ingredients in a 4 Qt. heavy bottom saucepan. Mix well with a whisk till cocoa powder and sugar dissolves in the milk. Place the saucepan on medium heat. Stir constantly with a spoon, till the mixture comes to boil and Agar-Agar flakes dissolve. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer few more minutes.

    2. Remove the saucepan from heat. Let cool for few minutes. Transfer the liquid through a fine strainer to remove any un-dissolved Agar-Agar flakes, to a medium size bowl. Pour equal amounts of mixture into six Ramekins (7 oz.) and chill for at least 2 hours.

    3. Puree all but six raspberries in a blender. Transfer the puree to a small bowl through a strainer to remove the seeds.

    4. Run a small sharp knife around inside edge of the Ramekins and turn out custard onto individual serving plates. Top each of the custards with a Raspberry and drizzle puree on the side. Enjoy!
    Share this with others!


    recipe source:

    http://www.mambosprouts.com/events/recipecontest09/recipe-pages/healthy_chocolate_custard_with_raspberry_puree.html?KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=600&width=750

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    WhooooHoooo...Slim and her AWESOME recipes are baaaaccckkk!:grin::grin::grin::grin:

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    heeheehee:grin::grin::grin: ........I am blushing now.....Sunshine:tongue::heart:

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    Mmmmmmmm! Slim's back with recipes! {{jumping up and down}}! They look yummy!

    And Omayra - The onion soup and hummus recipes sound great!

    Gotta get back on track===== Gotta get back on track ======:tongue:

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    Thanks Annie:grin::grin::grin::grin:

    Here's one to really love:

    Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese Casserole

    Ingredients
    • Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1/2 teaspoon
    • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
    • Vegetable oil spray
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Equipment: 8 by 8-inch baking dish
    Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
    Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
    Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.
    Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes. Serve.

    Enjoy!!!:yum::yum::yum::yum:

    source:
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/george-stella/cauliflower-mac-and-cheese-casserole-recipe/index.html


    Last edited on 9 July 2009 01:53 am by SlimNeel

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    "Mock" Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    Ingredients
    • 1 medium head cauliflower
    • 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
    • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
    • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
    • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    Directions Set a stockpot of water to boil over high heat.
    Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well; do not let cool and pat cooked cauliflower very dry between several layers of paper towels.
    In a bowl with an immersion blender, or in a food processor, puree the hot cauliflower with the cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, chicken base, and pepper until almost smooth.
    Garnish with chives, and serve hot with pats of butter.
    Hint: Try roasting the garlic and adding a little fresh rosemary for a whole new taste.
    source:
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/george-stella/mock-garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe/index.html

    Last edited on 9 July 2009 01:54 am by SlimNeel

    omayra
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    Bunless Cheeseburger for DG or BC

    This was recommended by Dr. Atkins himself. I saw a Dateline documentary on Dr. Atkins and they showed footage from his house doing an interview just months before his passing.

    Form a 1 inch thick  (or thicker if you like) patty with ground beef (I assume you can do this with turkey as well) and your favorite spices (I use liquid smoke and McCormick Grill Mates hamburger seasoning). Cook it in skillet or grill. Slice it in 2 and add a slice of your favorite cheese. If you're doing this for the DG add your favorite condiments such as ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, etc.

    Annie
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    Spanish or Mexican "Rice" (for BC or DG {veg day})

    -Half a head of cauliflower (cleaned and cut in pieces to fit feed tube of food processor)

    Using grating disk, process cauliflower to look like rice. You can hand grate this with a box grater, but be prepared for a mess!

    -Chopped onion (1/4 - 1/2 cup)
    -Minced garlic to taste
    -Approx. 1/2 cup salsa (or homemade using tomato, chilies, onions, garlic and seasonings
    -Chili powder and s&p to taste

    Saute onion and garlic in pan spray in large skillet with lid. Add riced cauliflower, saute another minute or two. Add salsa and seasonings. Cover with lid and cook on low for 5 to 10 minutes until cauliflower is done but still chewy (like rice).

    Top with shredded cheese.

    I just had this for dinner, and while it isn't really rice, it's quite good.

    PrettyPorcupine
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    TURN YOUR WINE INTO SANGRIA

    I used this to help me get through Fruit Day:

    Pour your wine into an extra-large wineglass or a tumbler. Add ice.

    Squeeze in the juice of half an orange, quarter of a lime and quarter of a lemon. Drop the squeezed fruit husks into the glass.  You can also add the juice and pulp of fresh peaches, cherries, and strawberries.

    Add a generous splash of sugar-free lemon-lime soda. Stir and enjoy!! :tongue:

    kitty
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    Here's an easy recipe for the summer grill

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Zucchini-II/Detail.aspx?ms=1&prop25=20958525&prop26=WhatsCooking&prop27=2009-07-23&prop28=Intro&prop29=Link_1&me=1

    oana
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    Good day to you !

    Tow yummy recipes from me ,i hope you will enjoy it!

                                       SPAGHETTI  SQUASH "CARBONARA"

    -1large spaghetti squash( about 2 pounds) halved and seeded

    -salt

    -black pepper

    -1/2 pound bacon or pancetta,cut in to smal strips

    -1 tablespoon minced shallot

    -2 teaspoons minced garlic

    -2 egg yolks +1 whole egg

    -1 cup grated parmigiano cheese

    -2 tablespoons chopped green parsley

           Preheat the oven at 375 F

    -sprinkle the squash halves with salt and pepper,and place it flesh side down in a baking dish ,and add water to come about 1/4 inch.cook it in the oven until the squash is fork tender,shred te squash with a fork and set aside.

    -in a large saute pan,cook the bacon until is brown but not yet crispy ,pour off  most of the fat,add the shallot and garlic. In a bowl wisk the eggs with the parmigiano cheese and the parsley,season with salt and pepper.Combine the egg mixture with the bacon ,and stirr but do not let to cook the eggs through,add the spaghetti squash and toss to combine all the ingredients,adjust seasoning if necessary and serve !

                               GREEK CAPONATA

    (for the vegie day:wink:)

    -1 can diced tomatoes with their juice

    -2 zucchini cut into 1 inch rounds

    -2 summer squash cut into 1 inch rounds

    -2 omatoes cut into wedges

    -1 smal eggplant cut ino cubes

    -1 red onion cut into wedges

    -3 garlic loves minced

    -olive oil (spray)

    -salt

    -black pepper

    -1 teaspoon dried oregano

              -Preheat the oven at 400F

    -Pour the caned tomatoes into a 3 1/2 -quart baking dish,and spead to cover the bottom .In a large bowl combine the remaining vegetables ,spray with the olive oil,add salt + black pepper ,and toss to coat.Pour the vegetables over the diced tomatoes in a even layer.Cover with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes,remove the foil and bake again for 30-40 minutes until the wedges of the vegies are golden brown.Serve alone ,or as a side dish,or in the CD over toasted sourdough bread for a main dish !

    (when you are not on diet you can add to all the vegies 1-2 potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes)

                              Enjoy! 



    Last edited on 2 August 2009 06:32 pm by oana

    omayra
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    Burger patties for a BC VVVP meal

    1/2 lb extra lean ground beef (preferred) or turkey

    1/4 cup of zucchini or yellow squash, pureed

    Garlic, to taste

    1 tbsp of minced onion or half a medium fresh onion finely chopped

    2 tbsp of low sodium soy sauce

    Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mixture will be very moist. Form into patties of your desired size.

    Grill the patties or cook in a skillet with some olive oil or original pam (or generic equivalent).

    Pair it with some zucchini "fries";

    One zucchini, cut into strips.

    Garlic salt

    Pepper

    Olive oil flavored pam

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees

    Sprinkle zucchini strips with garlic salt and pepper to taste and coat with Pam.

    Bake until golden brown or until it's reached your desired doneness.

    These recipes were inspired by the children's cookbooks, "The Sneaky Chef" and "Desceptively Delicious" which teach you how you can sneak veggies and other healthy ingredients into kids' favorite foods.

    dmd77
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    I just started FL4I 6 days ago and I'm already kind of sick of cold tuna salad, so I came up with a variation. I seem to get cheese slices along with the tuna salad plate a lot, so I had an idea for a tuna melt, since we are allowed tomato with the tuna salad plate. This isn't so much a recipe as more of a method.

    Using a large tomato, make big slices and top with tuna salad and then cheese. I found that 2 thick slices of tomato (2 melts) was plenty, with 2 slices of Amercian cheese (for the melt factor), but your favorite cheese is fine.

    Cook in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and tuna is heated through. I topped them with black pepper and a little bit of bacon salt.

    I almost didn't miss the bread! I highly suggest this method to anyone who likes tuna melts.

    Annie
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    Thanks for the suggestion, dmd - sounds like a tuna melt I could go for! Anytime you heat something it changes it entirely, often making it more of a meal. 

    Please be sure to introduce yourself in the General Discussion thread. That's where everyone usually checks in and where we all share ideas. Lots of good friendly advice and info there.

    Cheers!
    :heart:Annie

    frauilsa
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    Here is my contribution for Veggie Day – I need more exciting foods than just a salad or cucumbers with dressing :D 

     

    CAJUN LENTIL STEW

    *I can't stand pinto beans but love lentils and they are nutritionally identical.
    SERVES 4 -6
     
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    3/4 cup chopped onion
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 1/2 cups of vegetable stock/broth
    3 bay leaves
    1/2 cup lentils
    1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes
    1/3 cup dry red wine
    3 tablespoons tomato paste
    1/2 teaspoon splenda
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    2 cups chopped zucchini
    Salt & pepper to taste
     
    Directions
     In a 3-quart saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until tender.
    Add vegetable stock and bay leaf; bring to a boil.  Stir in lentils and return to a boil.
    Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
     
    Stir in tomatoes, breaking them up; add wine, tomato paste, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.  Bring stew to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes; add zucchini and simmer 15 minutes more.  Discard bay leaves before serving.
     
     
    Smoky and Spicy Red Pepper Soup with Feta and Mint
    3 red bell peppers, cut in half and de-seeded
    4-5 tomatoes
    1-2 red chilies de-seeded and halved
    5-6 fat cloves garlic, unpeeled
    1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    2 cups vegetable stock
    Salt and pepper
    Feta cheese, crumbled  
    1-2 T chopped fresh mint
    Preheat oven to 425 F
    Put the peppers, tomatoes and garlic in a roasting/sheet tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 until everything is starting to look charred and wrinkly.  Add the chilis to the tray and roast for another 20 minutes.


    Everything should be nicely roasted by now.

    Tease any skin away from the tomatoes with a paper towel and add to a pan along with the peppers and chillies. Squeeze the garlic cloves from their jackets and add these also.


    Add the stock and smoked paprika and bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 25-30 minutes.

    When the soup is ready, transfer to a blender in batches until smooth. Check the seasoning.  To serve, crumble in the feta and top with chopped mint.

    Last edited on 26 August 2009 08:42 pm by frauilsa

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    :thumbsup:Bump for newbies:thumbsup:

    Annie
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    Popcorn Cauliflower (for any plan when you have vegetables)

    I'm not joking! This is all over the Internet and everyone is raving about it. I haven't tried it, but I guarantee you that I will soon. This is the plainest of the recipes I found. Some add garlic powder and other seasonings, and some sprinkle parm cheese after cooking:

    http://www.recipezaar.com/Cauliflower-Popcorn-Roasted-Cauliflower-115153

    Cindy513
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    Joined: 9 September 2009
    Location: Lacey, New Jersey USA
    Posts: 36
    Hi all,

    I am kinda new, only lost three lbs so far.

    I have a few food questions.  Can we eat cream cheese, I see this all the time I didn't think we could and also feta cheese too? So when they say sliced cheese you are using feta, how about ricotta etc.

    And we can use any fish for the tuna right?

    Thanks

    Ro 


    I would like to share a recipe you can use, I am new so I don't know where this fits in, I am having it tomorrow and it is my firt cheat day that is how great this is "to me"

    Prepare tomato sauce the way you like it I just use plain crushed tomatoes and some onion that I chopped fine. Do not cook it too long you will need it just a little thin.

    Saute it in a small fry pan (if you are going to make more that 2 eggs choose a larger fry pan.)

    When the sauce is bubbly break 2 eggs (per person) over the sauce, cover it and simmer til the eggs are the doneness you like.

    You can sprinkle some grated cheese on top if you are allowed. This can be eaten at any meal.

    Enjoy

    Cindy

    Last edited on 13 September 2009 12:37 am by Cindy513

    SlimNeel
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    For Nuts and Cheese Combo




    “Curb the Carb” Grilled Cheese

    Ingredients


             -3/4 cup finely ground nuts, such as almonds, walnuts or pecans
             -2 tablespoons -chopped herbs, such as parsley, thyme, or basil
             -EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil spray
             -1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
             -Salt and ground black pepper
             -8 slices of your favorite cheese, such as Gruyere, Havarti or provolone

    Yields:
    Serves 2

    Preparation:
    Set up a plate or shallow bowl and fill with the ground nuts and herbs.
    Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 turns of the pan of EVOO spray. Season each slice of tomato with salt and pepper, and sandwich between 2 slices of cheese. Carefully toss each bundle in the ground nuts to coat.
    Place each bundle into the skillet and cook until the nuts are golden brown and the cheese has melted, 2-3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

    Recipe adapted from:

    http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/curb-carb-grilled-cheese/



    Last edited on 21 September 2009 04:32 pm by SlimNeel

    SlimNeel
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    Veggie Day Recipe:



    Portabella Bolognese

    Ingredients
      1 ounce dried mushrooms, such as porcini or mixed wild mushrooms
      2 cups water or VEGGIE stock
      EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil spray
      4 portabella mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch dice
      1 medium onion, chopped
      1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
      1 small rib celery, chopped
      2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
      1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
      Salt and pepper
      Freshly grated nutmeg to your taste
      2 tablespoons tomato paste
      1 cup dry red wine
      1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
      1 cup whole milk (optional)
      A handful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
      Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
    Yields: Serves 4

    Preparation
    Place dried mushrooms in small pot and cover with water or veggie stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and steep.
    Heat a heavy pot over medium to medium-high heat with 2 turns of EVOO spray. When hot, add portabellas, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf. Sauté until tender, 15 minutes, then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Stir in wine and reduce 2 minutes to evaporate. Add crushed or pureed tomatoes and stir. Reduce heat.
    Remove dried mushrooms from steeping liquid and chop. Stir into sauce. Add steeping liquid, reserving the last few spoonfuls in pot as any grit on the mushrooms will have settled there. Stir in milk (optional). Simmer over low heat 20-30 minutes to thicken.

    Toss the sauce over baked/roasted/shredded spaghetti squash or grilled thick slices of zucchini or eggplant (broil with cheese on top for eggplant parm)  or serve in shallow bowls, topped with parsley and Pecorino cheese.

    Recipe adapted from:

    http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/portabella-bolognese/

    Last edited on 21 September 2009 04:49 pm by SlimNeel

    omayra
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    For cheese/cottage cheese and fruit salad combo/banana milkshake/orange-pineapple smoothie combo


    In food processor combine the following a fresh or frozen banana (as much as you want)

    Cream cheese or cottage cheese (as much as you want)

    Splenda

    1/2 capfull vanilla extract

    Blend until smooth

     

    Top with cool whip.

    I recommend cottage cheese for rich and creamier texture but cottage cheese if you're concerned about the calories.


    You can try adding some pineapple and/or orange juice (if you get the smoothie) to make a fruit dip or topping.


    Last edited on 20 October 2009 05:51 am by omayra

    omayra
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    Starbucks Frappucino clone recipe

    http://www.grouprecipes.com/49894/starbucks-frozen-frappuccino.html

    If you get a fruit salad combo, add some cool whip instead of whipped cream. Use splenda (or your favorite cal-free sweetener) instead of sugar.

    This is an excellent alternative if you get milk on your menu.

     

     

    omayra
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    "Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake" for veggie day

    1/4 cup of butternut squash, pureed

    1 oz of cream cheese, softened

    Splenda to taste

    Pumpkin Pie Spice, to taste

    Combine all the ingredients till well blended, and enjoy. It makes a good breakfast, snack or dessert on veggie day.

    omayra
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    For when you get a combo of chicken, cheese and garden salad

     

    Chicken BBQ Cheddar Ranch Salad

    Lettuce, plus whatever veggies you enjoy with your salad

    Chicken breast, seasoned to your liking

    BBQ sauce

    3 tbsp Light/Fat Free Ranch

    Shredded cheddar cheese

     

    Cook the chicken either in a pan, or a grill

    Combine the ranch dressing with equal amount of BBQ sauce until well blended

    When chicken is done, cut it up into pieces

    Toss the above ingredients in a ziplock back and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Enjoy.



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