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BrideofValentine
on 6/2/15 6:11 am, edited 6/2/15 6:19 am - Clayton, NC
VSG on 12/26/14
Topic: RE: Cheesy Ham and Green Bean Casserole

Same recipe with nutritional information 

 

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

 

 

        

    
karin602
on 6/1/15 6:22 pm - MD
RNY on 07/30/13
Topic: coco lites recipe

Coco lites can really get me through that need for something sweet and crunchy and only 16 calories. My sinful treat is a teaspoon of sf jelly topped off with a teaspoon of fat free cool whip. Less than 50 calories and reminiscent of strawberry shortcake.

Karin

        
akanikkie
on 6/1/15 12:09 pm
VSG on 04/27/15
Topic: RE: Crack Slaw

Can't wait until I can have cabbage to try this.  It looks delicious!

 




HW: 448; SW: 376; CW: 321

Kathy S.
on 5/29/15 8:38 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
StephK10
on 5/28/15 11:59 am
Topic: RE: Crack Slaw

I actually leave out the equal/splenda in this recipe (it gives my stomach the yucks).  I don't miss the sweet taste at all! One of my coworkers said this tastes like the inside of an eggroll.  She's right! 

I've also tried it with other meats - lean pork & lean chicken.  If you're looking to try something that tastes a little different, they're both good.  And finally, I've sometimes thrown some nuts into it, which is so yummy!

    

Height: 5'7" HighW: 266 SSW: 253 Surgery date: 11/17/14 CW 165.4

(FIRST GOAL OF 170 REACHED 6/30/15)  NEW GOAL: 159 (BMI of "normal")

M1: 24 M2: 15 M3: 11  M4: 10  M5: 8  M6: 8 M7: 5 M8: 3 M9: 3

 

Kathy S.
on 5/28/15 8:35 am - InTheBurbs, XX
RNY on 08/29/04 with
cappy11448
on 5/28/15 7:14 am
Topic: Crack Slaw

Someone on this site recommended this recipe a long time ago, and its one of my favorites.  I double the hot sauce.  Its again a great healthy low carb recipe for getting back on track.

 

 

Crack Slaw

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • salt and pepper

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small onion, sliced

  • ½ head of cabbage, shredded

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce (Asian hot sauce)

  • 1 (1 g) equal sweetner

  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger or ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon vinegar

     

Directions:

  1. Brown ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Remove from pan and set aside.

  3. Heat up sesame oil and sauté garlic, onions, and slaw in sesame oil until cabbage cooked to desired tenderness.

  4. Stir in the soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, Splenda, ginger and vinegar.

  5. Add back in hamburger. Mix well and serve!

  6. Serve with additional Sriracha sauce on the side for people who want to add spice.

 

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

cappy11448
on 5/28/15 7:10 am
Topic: Chicken with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes

This is one of my favorite back-to-basics recipes.  it is so tasty and healthy.  I couldn't find my copy so here is a link to the internet recipe.

 

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-with-artichokes-and-sundried-tomatoes/

 

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

cappy11448
on 5/28/15 7:06 am
Topic: Chicken Florentine

Here's another recipe that I found on the internet.  I make it without the 2 cups of cheese, and its still good.

Carol

 

Chicken Florentine

Ingredients

  •  4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  •  1/4 cup butter

  •  3 teaspoons minced garlic

  •  1 tablespoon lemon juice

  •  1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

  •  1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  •  1/2 cup half-and-half

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 (13.5 ounce) cans spinach, drained

  •  4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

  •  2/3 cup bacon bits

  •  2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken breast halves on a baking sheet; bake 20 to 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat, and set aside.

  2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stirring constantly, mix in the garlic, lemon juice, cream of mushroom soup, Italian seasoning, half-and-half, and Parmesan cheese.

  3. Arrange the spinach over the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. Cover the spinach with the mushrooms. Pour half the mixture from the saucepan over the mushrooms. Arrange chicken breasts in the dish, and cover with the remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with bacon bits, and top with mozzarella cheese.

  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes in the 400 degrees F oven.

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

cappy11448
on 5/28/15 7:01 am
Topic: Chicken Lazone

I found this one on the internet.  I make it without the cream to save calories, and its still delightful.

Carol

 

 

Chicken Lazone

 

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

4 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/4 cup butter, divided

½ cup heavy cream - optional

 



Directions:

 

  1. Cut chicken into pieces.

  2. Combine the seasonings and coat chicken.

  3. In large saute pan melt butter with a little oil and cook chicken over medium heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, turning once.

  4. Pour the cream into the skillet and lower the heat.

  5. Simmer for several minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens then add the remaining butter.

     

 

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

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