Question:
Can anyone suggest some way to cook without using any oils?

I have been trying to cook lately and no matter what I try as far as oils, comes right back up!! I have used extra virgin olive oils and sprays (different flavors). I have even tried to steam my fish and garden burgers but they don't take good! Any help, suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I have a bunch of fish and can't do a thing with it! Thanks a bunch!    — Kary H. (posted on February 28, 2002)

February 28, 2002
Do you have a George Foreman grill. I grill almost all the meat and fish I eat. The only food that hasn't done well for me is a roast I cooked in the oven. I can tolerate grilled fish, pork, chicken and steak with no problems. And the good thing is that all the grease drains off. Ir you have an outside grill, that works too. I also grill veggies such as zuchinni and yellow squash and onion. Hope this helps you some.
   — Patty_Butler

February 28, 2002
I have to agree with Patty. I just LOVE my Foreman Grill. For the holidays this year I got 2 Blender Wands, of course one went back. I love my wand too. I can do so much with it. From sugar free pudding to my protein powder shakes, it truly is a wonderful kitchen "must have". You could also season your meats and wrap them in foil and bake them, then there is no need for oil. You could also try to use a little water to help the meats not stick, sort of like steam frying. Good luck to you.
   — Cinna G.

February 28, 2002
I totally know what you're going through. Fats and oils don't agree with me either. I did learn a way to cook all my favorite foods without using oils. I use Pam and chicken broth or beef broth (depending on the meat I'm cooking, or the flavor I'm going for). It's really tasty and works quite well!
   — Kristin R.

February 28, 2002
hi ...over here in nz we have tinfoil not sure what youd call it there and we use it all the time. we just put the fish inside then add lemonjuice and herbs and any chopeed up veg you want then seal it and it cooks in its own steam and juices....also you can use bannan plant leaes to cook fish you just roll it up in them ...the fijians and samoans do.
   — Rachel F.

February 28, 2002
Let's see, there is poaching, baking, broiling, grilling, boiling...there are lots of ways to cook without oils. I even 'roast' vegies (yummy!). I find the lightest oils easiest to digest...that means butter, extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil, although I haven't used the latter two in over 4 years. I pretty much am an olive oil or butter kind of girl now. Nothing artificial (such as margarine or Crisco-type stuff) for me! Hope this helps!
   — merri B.

February 28, 2002
My husband uses Pam on a broiler plate or cookie sheet and broils it for about 10 minutes. He uses lemon pepper, lemon juice, salt & pepper.... We cook pollock. It's HUGE in protein and tastes pretty darn good (and I'm not a fanatic fish eater).
   — Goldilauxx B.

February 28, 2002
I cook with my forman grill a lot.. I also use a steamer (a rice steamer comes in REAL HANDY) with a basket on top.. I can steam vegtables and meats.. or grill them.. and I dont' have to worry about anything but my seasonings..
   — Elizabeth D.

February 28, 2002
Try I Can't believe its not butter spray. I use it to "fry" my eggs over easy. It is great, no fat, no Calories.
   — August S.

February 28, 2002
You may want to try a turbo cooker. I recently bought one and can't get over it. You can fry foods using water! I mean how cool is that? And everything turns out really well. Hope this might help!
   — Deborah W.

March 1, 2002
You must get a George Foreman grill. It works wonders!
   — Cindy H.

March 1, 2002
I love my turbo cooker. a whole meal can be cooked with water not oil and veggies or what ever on top in minutes. It comes with recipes. do I sound like a commercial or what .LOL
   — Oldsoul

March 1, 2002
The Ronco rotisarary?? You set it and forget it just like the commercial says. I would ask around work I bet SOMEONE has one of the recommendations given to you. Ask to borrow one of them.
   — Rebecca K.

March 1, 2002
I poach, broil and George Foreman everything I need grilled!!! George is great for veggies too!!!! I stopped pan frying a long time ago!!!!! I too cannot tolerate fat very well......I also use the BBQ grill a lot!!!!
   — Pamela W.

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