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Dee2011
on 3/24/13 7:21 am - PA
Topic: chai recipe

lost my recipe for Chai.  Know it has powdered milk, vanilla protien, cardamon, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and splenda; just not sure of the amounts

Starr16
on 3/20/13 1:31 pm - WA
VSG on 02/21/13
Topic: RE: How long can turkey chili stay in fridge?

I would not eat it after 3-4 days.

HW: 276 SW: 275 GW: 155 Height: 5'9'' Surgery date: 2/21/13

sarapilar
on 3/20/13 11:49 am
VSG on 02/21/13
Topic: How long can turkey chili stay in fridge?

I made home turkey chili one week ago....can I still eat it?  What is the shelf life in the fridge?

"The most difficult part of changing how you live and eat is believing that change is possible. It takes a fierce kind of love for yourself."Geneen Roth
    
JennieTN
on 3/18/13 3:11 am - Chatham, Canada
Topic: Left Over Corned Beef Hash
Corned Beef Hash  

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped cooked corned beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 lb radishes, trimmed and quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil over medium high heat.
  2. Add the onions and sautée for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the radishes and sautée for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and sautée for another 1 minute.
  5. Add the beef broth, cover loosely, and cook for 5 minutes or until the radishes are tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Add the corned beef and season and stir to combine.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Net Carb Count*: Corned Beef Hash: 16.08 net carbs (for the entire recipe)

 

 

JennieTN
on 3/13/13 1:47 am - Chatham, Canada
Topic: Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
 

 

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

  SERVINGS: 10

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 can tomato puree (29 oz)
  • 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (12 oz)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • ½ tbsp paprika
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1-3 tsp cayenne pepper (depending on taste)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Chopped cilantro for topping

 

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Place everything up to bay leaves in large bowl.
  2. With a spatula, stir to combine and coat chicken well.
  3. Gently place into slow cooker, add bay leaves on top.
  4. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
  5. Remove bay leaves, and serve topped with cilantro.

***Typically served over brown rice. It is also delicious by itself, depending on the stage of your diet.

NUTRITION FACTS (1/10 recipe)
Calories: 270
Fat: 8 g
  Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 151 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 12 g
  Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  Sugars: 7 g
Protein: 45 g

 From Froedtert Health

 

 

selhard
on 3/12/13 11:27 am - MN
RNY on 11/26/12
Topic: RE: Protein balls

Perhaps this is it:  

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup oatmeal (not instant)

1 scoop protein powder (chocolate flavor is good)

5 packets Splenda

In 2 quart bowl, microwave peanut butter only a few seconds to make it soft enough to make mix in the rest of the ingredients.  Roll into about two dozen walnut-sized balls.  Wrap individually and keep in refrigerator.

JennieTN
on 3/11/13 1:40 am - Chatham, Canada
Topic: Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies
Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies

Serves: 16 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour (including cooling time)
Cal 77, Sugar 4, Carbs 11, Protein 2                  
                 
Ingredients:

8 sprays oil cooking spray
1/2 cup Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin
1/3 cup brown sugar blend (such as Splenda)
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate mini morsels
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine pumpkin, sugar blend, egg, egg whites and oil in large mixer bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add flour, baking powder, cocoa, cinnamon, allspice, salt and nutmeg. Beat on low speed until batter is smooth. Stir in morsels. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into 16 brownies.

Tammy H.
on 3/8/13 3:17 pm - Greenville, OH
Topic: RE: What do I need to get for my Post-Op Kitchen??

I used measuring cups, and it worked just fine...Guess it just depends on whatever is easiest for you...Most of the time, to be honest, my tummy told me when to stop eating.

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only TRUE FRIENDS will leave footprints in your heart...And may that friendship have such a ONENESS that when one weeps the other will taste salt...Friends are like balloons ; once you let them go you can't get them back....So I'm going to tie you to my heart so I never lose you.

shellyb1203
on 3/8/13 11:31 am
VSG on 09/20/13
Topic: RE: What do I need to get for my Post-Op Kitchen??

Thank you so much for your response.  I never thought of the baby spoon idea.   That sounds like it would work perfectly for me.  I have been doing the smaller bowls and dishes trick for awhile now...just have to go smaller :)   

What about food scales?   Any suggestions there?   Or should I just use regular measuring cups?

 

HW 375 lost 28 lbs. w/diet changes. Surgery SW: 347 5'1

 

    
JennieTN
on 3/6/13 1:54 am - Chatham, Canada
Topic: Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Cilantro

 

 

A quick shrimp stew cooked in a tomato coconut broth with a hint of lime and cilantro. Simple enough to make for a weekday dinner yet sophisticated enough to serve to company. Serve this over brown basmati rice to soak up the broth.
I've been busy working on my cookbook, so I thought it would be a good idea to highlight this recipe from the archives. This is one of my favorite shrimp dishes, and perfect if you're observing Lent.

Garlic Shrimp in Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Cilantro
Skinnytaste.com

Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4 • Old Points: 6 • Weigh****chers Points+: 6 Calories: 272.5 • Fat: 10 • Carbs: 14 • Fiber: 3 • Sugar: 4 • Protein: 31Ingredients:
  • 1 1/4 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled)
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 14 oz can light coconut milk (50% less fat)*
  • 1/2 lime, squeezed

Directions:In a medium pot, heat oil on low. Add red peppers and sauté until soft (about 4 minutes). Add scallion whites, 1/4 cup cilantro, red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, coconut milk and salt to taste, cover and simmer on low about 10 minutes to let the flavors blend together and to thicken the sauce.
Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes. Add lime juice.
To serve, divide equally among 4 bowls and top with scallions and cilantro.
Adapted from Fine Cooking
     

 

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