Your favorite recipe

Jennifer E.
on 4/17/14 1:18 am

I am about to move into stage 3 foods and I will be totally honest by saying I am not a great cook.  If I have a recipe I can manage :). Would any of you be willing to share your favorite post VSG recipe?  You know...that one meal you have at least once a week.  This would be soooo very helpful to me.  Also, is there a link to other recipes you may know of?  Thanks so much :)

 Jennifer:  HW:  252     SW: 244.   CW:  168

Surgery Date:  3/17/14

      

Stacy_WLS
on 4/17/14 1:21 am

I am not a great cook either.  I use a lot of the recipes from www.skinnytaste.com  Her blog is fantastic!

VSG: 12/12/13, LBL, small TL, BL/BA: 11/7/14 Twins 12/9/18 HW after Twins 260. 5'10 37 years old - Stacy_WLS (MFP)

Jennifer E.
on 4/17/14 1:26 am

Thank you.  I will go check it out!

 Jennifer:  HW:  252     SW: 244.   CW:  168

Surgery Date:  3/17/14

      

jujubslim
on 4/17/14 1:26 am
VSG on 03/17/14

Pinterest is great for recipes. I made this just last week, it was delicious. I made it with chicken too since my daughter doesn't like seafood.

Baked Parmesan Tilapia

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/450219293971221029/

    

    
Jennifer E.
on 4/17/14 1:27 am

Thank you!

 Jennifer:  HW:  252     SW: 244.   CW:  168

Surgery Date:  3/17/14

      

Jackie T.
on 4/17/14 2:08 am - KS
VSG on 12/19/12

I love to eat Crack Slaw.  It would probably not have settled well with me this early out because I had problems tolerating hamburger but if you can it is addicting.  To be honest it did not sound that great to me but people kept talking about it and I finally tried it and have gotten several people in my office hooked on it.  For me it is even better after you let it set overnight because the juices soak up into the food.

The staple that I live on is KRAFT Fresh Take Chicken.  I usually make this on Sunday afternoon/evening and pack in my breakfast and lunch for the week at work.  It is super easy.  I use chicken thighs because I like dark meat so you might need to adjust the cooking time to a little longer to make sure it is cooked inside but don't over cook or it will be dry.  The KRAFT Fresh Take is in the cheese section.  You just dip your chicken, pork chop, fish into the season bag, place in a pan/cookie sheet with sides and cook.  I actually like eating it cold but you can easily reheat in the microwave. 

We also grill and I have my husband cook extra and I take in my breakfast/lunch all week. 

Highest Weight: 285 SW: 264.6 CW:163.1   Surgeon's GW: 189  PCP's GW: 165-170  

My GW:  154   MFP:  jteaford                  

        

Jennifer E.
on 4/17/14 2:14 am

Thank you!  Where would I find the recipe for crack slaw?

 Jennifer:  HW:  252     SW: 244.   CW:  168

Surgery Date:  3/17/14

      

Jackie T.
on 4/17/14 2:57 am, edited 4/17/14 2:57 am - KS
VSG on 12/19/12

I use this one and add a little more soy sauce http://www.food.com/recipe/crack-slaw-low-carb-434863, but there are several variations out there. With most receipes I cook it the way it says and then I tweak it to my taste. 

 

Highest Weight: 285 SW: 264.6 CW:163.1   Surgeon's GW: 189  PCP's GW: 165-170  

My GW:  154   MFP:  jteaford                  

        

snowiekate
on 4/17/14 2:17 am - FL

This is my favorite, too - we make it at LEAST once a week, and I always have a serving left for lunch. Yum, yum, yum. As a twist, I top my Crack Slaw with a tablespoon of of Greek yogurt dip or Greek sour cream. Adds a nice kick.

~ snowiekate

High 307.2, Pre-liquid: 290.3, Surgery: 282.6

Surgery date May 31, with Dr. Radecke (Riverside Surgical in Sebastian, FL)

    

 

Escape_Pod
on 4/17/14 2:48 am

I've had good success with the recipes on TheWorldAccordingToEggface blog, particularly the chicken / artichoke casserole (I LOVE marinated artichokes) - used to eat that a lot.  These days I eat a lot of frozen turkey meatballs (Trader Joes), usually topped with a couple of tablespoons of low-sugar marinara sauce, a couple of tablespoons of cottage cheese, and a tablespoon or two of shredded light mozzarella.  That's my go-to on nights when I need to pull together a super-quick meal - 5 minutes in the microwave.


5'8"    Highest Weight: 245   Goal Weight (Surgeon): 154   Stretch Goal: 140

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