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lking
on 8/14/16 7:38 am - Indianapolis, IN
RNY on 12/04/15
Topic: RE: Spinach casserole with meatballs, marinara, and cheese

So far I like what I read, but I don't think you finished writing the recipe.  I assume there is cooking involved with this dish.

67 yrs old, 4'10", BMI 31.8 (51.8 at start), HW 256.4 (8/4/15), SW 217.4, CW 152.8 (4/30/18), GW 125.0, RNY 12/4/15 Dr. RoseMarie Jones, Breast Cancer DX 2/16, Bi-lateral mastectomy 8/9/16.

joanne0658
on 8/13/16 8:18 am
Topic: RE: Spinach casserole with meatballs, marinara, and cheese

really sounds yummy . . and simple.  my kind of recipe!!!!   so many times things are too many steps and, therefore, a deterrent to trying out.  plus even a year out . . .only simple recipes hold down.  THANK YOU!!!!!

Age: 60 | Height: 5'3.5 | Surgery Date: 07/24/15 | Starting Weight: 292 | Surgery Weight: 267 | Goal Weight:150 | Current Weight: 149 | WL so far: 143 lbs

jnaimurphy
on 8/12/16 11:20 am
RNY on 07/08/16
Topic: Spinach casserole with meatballs, marinara, and cheese

Spinach casserole with meatballs, marinara, and cheese

Use ground turkey, ground chicken, or 95% lean ground beef to make meat balls. 

You need one bag of fresh spinach. Chop spinach. Boil, drain

Place spinach on bowl or plate. 

Place meatballs on top of spinach.

Pour marinara on top of meatballs. 

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top (or whatever cheese you desire)

 

 

jnaimurphy
on 8/11/16 12:20 pm
RNY on 07/08/16
Topic: RE: Anyone have a no-no list of foods for RNY?

FRUIT, CEREAL, OATMEAL, YOGURT, PEAS, AND MILK SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THIS LIST.

lking
on 8/7/16 11:29 pm - Indianapolis, IN
RNY on 12/04/15
Topic: Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce

This is SO delicious!

Crock Pot Bolognese Sauce

Servings: 20 (10 cups) ? Serving Size: 1/2 cup sauce
Calories: 146.1 ? Fat: 8.7 g ? Protein: 6.7 g ? Carb: 6.8 g ? Fiber: 0.4 g ? Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 316 mg (without added salt)  

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz pancetta, chopped (or center cut bacon)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, minced
  • 2 celery stalks (about 3/4 cup), minced
  • 2 carrots (about 3/4 cup), minced
  • 2 lb 92% or 95% lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 - 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes 
  • 3 bay leaves
  • salt and fresh pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Directions:

In a large deep saute pan, sauté pancetta on low heat until the fat melts, about 4-5 minutes. Add butter, onions, celery and carrots and cook on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.

Increase flame to medium-high; add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned. Drain the fat then add wine; coo****il it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.  

Increase flame to medium-high; add meat, season with salt and pepper and sauté until browned. Drain the fat then add wine; coo****il it reduces down, about 3-4 minutes.  

Add to crock pot. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper; cover and set slow cooker to LOW 6 hours.  

After the 6 hours, adjust salt and pepper to taste, add Greek yogurt and parsley; stir and serve over cooked spaghetti squash.

Freeze leftover sauce in serving size packages.  Defrost frozen packages in the refrigerator.

67 yrs old, 4'10", BMI 31.8 (51.8 at start), HW 256.4 (8/4/15), SW 217.4, CW 152.8 (4/30/18), GW 125.0, RNY 12/4/15 Dr. RoseMarie Jones, Breast Cancer DX 2/16, Bi-lateral mastectomy 8/9/16.

lking
on 8/6/16 9:37 am - Indianapolis, IN
RNY on 12/04/15
Topic: RE: Inside-Out Chicken Enchiladas - Hungry Girl

The boneless, skinless thighs will work but you will need to tamp them down alot so you will have enough chicken to roll the filling up into.

FYI, I made this recipe using the chicken breasts...SO delicious and moist!

67 yrs old, 4'10", BMI 31.8 (51.8 at start), HW 256.4 (8/4/15), SW 217.4, CW 152.8 (4/30/18), GW 125.0, RNY 12/4/15 Dr. RoseMarie Jones, Breast Cancer DX 2/16, Bi-lateral mastectomy 8/9/16.

lking
on 8/6/16 9:35 am - Indianapolis, IN
RNY on 12/04/15
Topic: RE: Inside-Out Chicken Enchiladas - Hungry Girl

The boneless, skinless thighs will work but you will need to tamp them down alot so you will have enough chicken to roll the filling up into.

FYI, I made this recipe using the chicken breasts...SO delicious and moist!

67 yrs old, 4'10", BMI 31.8 (51.8 at start), HW 256.4 (8/4/15), SW 217.4, CW 152.8 (4/30/18), GW 125.0, RNY 12/4/15 Dr. RoseMarie Jones, Breast Cancer DX 2/16, Bi-lateral mastectomy 8/9/16.

Renren
on 8/6/16 9:27 am
VSG on 12/02/15
Topic: RE: Inside-Out Chicken Enchiladas - Hungry Girl

Looks delicious   I think  I'll try it with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, my favorite. Thanks

5'2.5" Surgery date/ 12-02-15 Dr.Valentine Boise ID

Highest:289 SW/212 CW 122

Goal/125-130

Goal reached at 10 months

Kudzu
on 8/1/16 9:26 pm
VSG on 07/28/16
Topic: RE: Coffee, Banana, Yogurt Smoothie

Yea, I have a hard time subscribing to the 30 gram theory myself. I have researched and found that this comes from body builder's rule of thumb; which, isn't a bad thing, but a 90 pound ballerina vs. a 250 pound body builder - well, it just doesn't add up to me. Obviously, there would be a vast difference in what each body would need and be able to use up. I am a stickler for scientific fact (due to my profession). I'm a lab rat, so I do testing for all these analytes that tells us we are where we need to be; nutrition-wise. Thank you for your input, very interesting. 

joanne0658
on 7/31/16 6:04 pm
Topic: simple tuna for work

my sis shared this with me.  it's simple and yummy

 

1 4oz can of albacore tuna packed in water drained

1 gala apple chopped and an equal amount of kosher dill pickles chopped

onion powder

 

mix, divide up into portions (I get 3 out of it) and enjoy!

Age: 60 | Height: 5'3.5 | Surgery Date: 07/24/15 | Starting Weight: 292 | Surgery Weight: 267 | Goal Weight:150 | Current Weight: 149 | WL so far: 143 lbs

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