What's for dinner/supper tonight? - RECIPES

[noreply66]

leftover chilly

[courier]

You can never go wrong with chilli...I like mine over rice! Fantastic combo......It's a southern thing

[TRENCHFOOT]

Don't know yet.

[TRENCHFOOT]

Had Meatloaf

[caglewis]

THAI CHICKEN AND NOODLES - serves 2-4 - based on the ABS Diet cookbook

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 - 1 1/2 lb {2-4} boneless/skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
1 med onion finely diced
1-2 stalks celery finely sliced
Salt and pepper per choice
In a large deep skillet stir fry chicken and veg till well browned and tender
Temporarily remove from skillet and reserve

Bring about 2 quarts of water to boil in skillet - [based on pasta instructions]
8 oz [or 1/2 a box] whole wheat pasta - any shape
Salt and pepper per choice
1 16-oz pkg frozen oriental vegetables
Cook pasta for approx half recommended time and add frozen vegetables
Continue boiling til both pasta and veg are tender - drain and return to skillet
Add reserved chicken mixture to pasta mixture in skillet and toss to combine

Dressing
3 Tbsp soy sauce
3 Tbsp sesame oil - if you can't find it, just use olive oil
2 Tbsp rice or red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp garlic powder
Whisk all together till well combined and toss with hot chicken and pasta
Continue stirring over low heat briefly til liquid apears mostly absorbed

This can be served either hot or cold - it's really good, and you'd never guess it's a "diet" recipe. The rationale is lean protein/high fiber/lots of veg/limited fat.
Rather than brief "fads", I think this ABS diet and others like Weight Watchers are great methods of forming new healthier eating habits that are good for life.

[courier]

Is this a high carb deal.....pasta.....?

[caglewis]

Is this a high carb deal.....pasta.....?

If you stretch 7 or 8 oz whole wheat pasta over 4 servings, that's a relatively small amount per, and the protein and fiber found in whole wheat pasta make it break down and digest more slowly giving it more staying power rather than immediately being converted to sugar and transported into your blood stream.
It qualifies as a "good" low glycemic index carb. http://type1diabetes.about.com/od/fooda ... rfoods.htm

Low-glycemic superfoods

Here are 5 low glycemic foods that are also high in nutrition.
1.Chana Dal. Chana Dal is a type of chickpea that is widely used in India and the Mediterranean region of the world. It has one of the lowest glycemic rankings and is wonderful in soups. Three-fourths of a cup of cooked chana dal provides 25 grams of high-quality carbohydrate with a glycemic load of only 3.
2.Dried beans. Dried beans vary somewhat in the glycemic rankings depending on the type of dried bean you choose. One-third of a cup of soaked and cooked dried beans, on average, will provide about 21 grams of carbohydrate and a glycemic load of about 5.
3.Lentils. Lentils are also popular fare in the Mediterranean and Middle East and very nutritious and inexpensive and have a low glycemic load. A ½ cup of cooked lentils provides about 24 grams of carbohydrate and has a glycemic load of about 7.
4.Whole wheat pasta. It may surprise you to hear that pasta could have a low glycemic load. But it is unique to whole wheat pasta and how you prepare it. A one cup serving of al dente (firm vs. soft) whole wheat pasta has about 25 grams of carbohydrate with a glycemic load of about 10. Cooking pasta beyond the al dente stage increase the glycemic load.
5.Split peas. Split peas are high in dietary fiber and B vitamins in addition to being a low glycemic food. A ½ cup of cooked split peas provides about 20 grams of carbohydrate with a glycemic load of about 10.

[noreply66]

Cooked last night --tonight it is mix your own

[kantuckyII]

Swordfish meatloaf with onion marmalade, roasted partridge breast in raspberry coulis with a sorrel timbale....and grilled free-range rabbit with herbed french fries!

[TRENCHFOOT]

It's crouton nite here.

[noreply66]

pork chops/baked potato/cream peas

[TRENCHFOOT]

Have no idea yet.

[C-Bolt]

that swordfish meatloaf thing sounds pretty good, going to have to try it

[TRENCHFOOT]

The roasted partridge breast sounds better. :122245

[Raiderball]

Potato soup and a peanut butter sandwich.

[TRENCHFOOT]

Potato soup and a peanut butter sandwich.

Sounds Good.

[BubbleGumTiger]

Skillet Chicken Oreganato Serve it over pasta or rice

Serves: 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In a large skillet, heat oil and melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken, and saute 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned on all sides.

Add remaining ingredients and saute 2 to 3 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Notes
Serving suggestion: serve over hot cooked linguine or rice.

[caglewis]

Hey Turk - First, I'd omit the butter and use oil, but other than that it's great!!
I'm going to serve this over a bed of salad greens, throw in some chopped root veg and a handful of dry roasted peanuts or cashews, and maybe a chopped hard boiled egg, then dress very lightly with oil and vinegar. Perfect lunch or dinner.

[TRENCHFOOT]

Tomato soup/Grilled cheese

[TRENCHFOOT]

Planning on Johnny Marzetti casserole