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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 3, 2012 9:02:13 GMT -5
And now, happy weekend! Thought I'd combine for the weekend, since Frankie also posted a kick-a$$ Superbowl menu here.
I'm finishing up the batch cooking I did at the top of the week - crustless bacon/cheese quiche, and I think I have to omit the onion next time, don't think those are sitting well just yet. Steak with peanut sauce, turkey taco salad. I made a batch of almond crusted chicken tenders that are delish. After watching Alex Guernishelli's show this morning, I think the next thing I have to make up is her pork meatballs with marinara.
I'm attempting to go to a party tonight, I'm still in pain, but I really want to go to this birthday party, at least for awhile. It starts early evening so I'll give it a go, it's a potluck. I'm making something from ingredients in my fridge that I haven't tried yet or I know don't agree well, like spinach (haven't tried), full fat cottage cheese and sour cream, makes a really good bake that spreads well on toast points or crackers.
Tomorrow a Superbowl get together - which the theme is, not the game itself but Madonna's half-time show My friend is italian so I know there will be all kinds of food there, including pizza, and she has a killer vegetable garden. Don't know what I'll be able to eat, but I'm sure there will be something. I'll bring a turkey-cheese wrap and to-go protein shake just in case.
I've been snacking on peanuts, cashews, small amts of cheese. I love it.
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Happy Friday!
Right now, I'm happy that I was able to go out to a movie theater and make it through the movie without a bathroom run! I brought the other half of my turkey cheese wrap and a protein bar. Finally saw The Artist and it was fabulous.
The crustless bacon-cheese quiche that I made with 7 eggs made 2 quiches; I'll finish one today.
I have another mistake dish I gotta fix, the steak with peanut sauce. Everything about the way I cooked the meat was wrong. Got a less expensive cut of steak, but the marinade wasn't good and didn't turn out right in the pan. So I'm going to stir fry it today and reinvent.
I took out some chicken to make my own tenders, these I know are a sure thing :-) I use ground almond for a 'breading' and saute in butter and olive oil, eat with ranch dressing. Yum!
Working my way through the turkey taco meat and will probably also make up some chicken wings, snack on cheese.
Speaking of wings...does anyone do Superbowl parties/gatherings?
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Post by frankie on Feb 3, 2012 11:14:26 GMT -5
Hi Girlrocker happy Friday,
Its restaurant week in NY so for lunch I will be having steak! Yum Yum.
Dinner will be blackened grilled salmon and steamed broccoli.
I am hosting a superbowl party and my house and the menu so far:
baked beans
macaroni salad
jerk wingettes
bbq wingettes
buffalo wingettes (with blue cheese)
roast pernil (my sister is making)
tossed salad
chips, salad, spinach dip
My special chicken ring (great appetizer)
We are still adding on but this is what I have so far.
GO BIG BLUE!!!
Frankie
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 3, 2012 11:28:59 GMT -5
Helloooo Frankie, ooooh, look at that wings menu, it rocks! And I'm dying to know what a chicken ring is, can you share the recipe?
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Post by frankie on Feb 3, 2012 11:38:48 GMT -5
Helloooo Frankie, ooooh, look at that wings menu, it rocks! And I'm dying to know what a chicken ring is, can you share the recipe? Sure its a crowd pleaser. 4 pieces Grilled chicken 1 head of broccoli 1/2 red onion 2 red peppers 8oz shredded cheddar cheese mayonnaise In a food processor chop up chicken, broccoli, red onion and pepper. mix in the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. on a pizza stone take crescent rolls and arrange in a circle, add the mixture onto the crescent rolls and fold over (hence you get the ring). Bake at 375 for 15 min or golden brown. cut into pieces. Makes a great appetizer. Since I am now post-op and don't do a lot of carbs right now, I pick out the mixture. |
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 3, 2012 11:41:52 GMT -5
Helloooo Frankie, ooooh, look at that wings menu, it rocks! And I'm dying to know what a chicken ring is, can you share the recipe? Sure its a crowd pleaser. 4 pieces Grilled chicken 1 head of broccoli 1/2 red onion 2 red peppers 8oz shredded cheddar cheese mayonnaise In a food processor chop up chicken, broccoli, red onion and pepper. mix in the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. on a pizza stone take crescent rolls and arrange in a circle, add the mixture onto the crescent rolls and fold over (hence you get the ring). Bake at 375 for 15 min or golden brown. cut into pieces. Makes a great appetizer. Since I am now post-op and don't do a lot of carbs right now, I pick out the mixture. THAT is a great appetizer recipe. And has infinite possibilities with different meats and veg, sauces to dip on the side. Love it. |
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Post by frankie on Feb 3, 2012 12:37:51 GMT -5
Sure its a crowd pleaser. 4 pieces Grilled chicken 1 head of broccoli 1/2 red onion 2 red peppers 8oz shredded cheddar cheese mayonnaise In a food processor chop up chicken, broccoli, red onion and pepper. mix in the mayonnaise and cheddar cheese. on a pizza stone take crescent rolls and arrange in a circle, add the mixture onto the crescent rolls and fold over (hence you get the ring). Bake at 375 for 15 min or golden brown. cut into pieces. Makes a great appetizer. Since I am now post-op and don't do a lot of carbs right now, I pick out the mixture. THAT is a great appetizer recipe. And has infinite possibilities with different meats and veg, sauces to dip on the side. Love it. I've done a breakfast one with a salsa dip on the side. My family loves it eggs bacon, ham onions peppers cheese (plenty of cheese) yum yum. |
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 3, 2012 12:46:48 GMT -5
Word
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Post by Gail R on Feb 3, 2012 21:37:16 GMT -5
We're going out for Ethiopian tonight. There are lots of meat and whole grain dishes (lentils, etc.) The bread, ingera, is sort of a sour dough crepe made with an African grain that doesn't give me problems if I don't over do it. You eat family style from a large tray of food so I can pick what I need from the meal.
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 3, 2012 21:49:29 GMT -5
Gail, super cool! I've only had Ethiopian once, and it was years ago. Loved the ritual of family style, using that bread and your hands. Report back on your feast!
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Post by Gail R on Feb 3, 2012 23:47:23 GMT -5
We have a big Ethiopian community in the Berkeley/Oakland area (near my home) We had very rare beef seasoned with their herbs and butter-cheese, lamb, and chicken stewed with a hard boiled egg. The combination plate includes lots of vegetables as well. I tried to use the injera bread just to get the food to my mouth and not eat it until it became too messy. I ended up eating too much of the "bread" and feel like I am way over full. I will know soon whether it is going to bother me-hope not.
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Post by Sandra C. on Feb 3, 2012 23:48:25 GMT -5
I started an allergy elimination diet yesterday.
Chicken breast steamed and baby fresh green beans for 3 days, then add one single food, watch for allergy symptoms , journal the results. Had the 65 poke allergy test. I found out I am allergic to eggs and shrimp, and a few other things!!!
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 4, 2012 0:00:47 GMT -5
I started an allergy elimination diet yesterday. Chicken breast steamed and baby fresh green beans for 3 days, then add one single food, watch for allergy symptoms , journal the results. Had the 65 poke allergy test. I found out I am allergic to eggs and shrimp, and a few other things!!! To a 65-poke test I say...OY. Well, that is whistle clean eating! The allergy is a new development then, is it at all related to surgery? Are you bummed about anything you're now allergic to that you'll miss? Update with how you're doing. Gail - the meal sounds delicious, and I love Berkley. Hopefully you have no 'issues'. I can barely use chopsticks, I'm always having to ask for forks. |
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 4, 2012 12:41:33 GMT -5
Had my protein shake this morning, walked the dog, now having breakfast - last of crustless quiche, leftover bacon with a blue corn tortilla. Love these, only 13g carb. I usually have my 'starchy-fiber' complex carbs earlier in the day, not after mid afternoon. Right now to maximize my early losing window, very rarely more than 20-30g tops. My protein total so far is 65g and it's not even 10am. Word!
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Post by Sandra C. on Feb 4, 2012 14:07:32 GMT -5
Hi Sharyl,
Already in 2 1/2 days of chicken breast and green beans, lost 3 lbs, broke my stall!! I can't eat very much dry skinless breast( 1 fresh chicken breast tenderloin per meal). The 1/2 c green beans are easy to eat, and have replaced my need for fiber gummies. The dark circles from allergies under my eyes have lightened. Sent a detailed symptom e-mail to my surgeons group of docs. Been months of the same issues, everyone pointed a finger at the Adderall, but I didn't have any mouth pain before surgery.One pre mixed protein drink stripped the skin off the inside of my cheeks, drinking one bottle. They are having my major blood draw done a few weeks early, this monday to see if they can find any clues. My stomach has been aching after eating any solid foods, which is why I have been having more of a liquid diet. Bet its as irritated as my mouth.
I have had dry mouth, no pain, since before surgery taking Adderall for ADHD. Post surgery in the hospital I could hardly talk from being so dry. I only sipped water for 3 days while in the hospital,( esophageal spasms made drinking painful) so not the protein mixes, or any foods. Now there are painful bumps all along the edge of my tongue, had them for about 3 months.
A month ago, my bladder was so painful, with decreased flow and less output in-spite of drinking over 64 oz fluid a day. I was seen by my hospital based PCP who immediately sent me to the hospital urologist,his tests were inconclusive. He sent me on to a urology nurse coach to figure it all out. She wanted me to do an elimination diet, thinking a food was irritating my system. All the foods on her irritation list have been my diet for ever, and current diet too. How could I eliminate everything?
Not wanting to totally change my D.S. diet, I thought an allergist could pinpoint the cause of the irritation. The skin test didn't reveal all, an elimination diet is best to add to the info we gained from the skin test. He said if I don't get relief from eliminating my past diet, then it would be a medical problem. I have had immediate improvement after 1/2 a day without all D.S. supplements and shakes. To isolate the ingredient responsible for my symptoms will be almost impossible he said, since each product has so many ingredients. You have to be a good detective and analyze each food, and drink mix, and things like chewy calcium, and chewy iron/C . My PCP said once my tongue is irritated, everything will bother it.
The allergist chose the chicken and green beans from the results of my skin test. Everyone would have different foods depending on their allergy test results. Animal protein was the least reactive. I'm happy to be able to have real protein for my D.S. requirements!!! Milk is suspect, as a child couldn't have any dairy without extreme abdominal pain. Grew out of it a bit, but I bet a lot of products today don't have the same pure milk/cream content they used to have. 1/2 & 1/2 is painful for me now, can't use it.
My nutritionist suggested trying soy protein shake mixes, to see if its the whey causing my issues. going to try it soon. The health food store, and the Vitamin Shop had a few soy shake options to choose from. GNC has some too, I found on line searching last night. The Vitamin Shop will let me return the ones I try if they won't work for me. I should have bought all my shake mixes from them, I have lots I probably won't be able to use, or return. I heard I can give them to a food donation shelter, or my surgeons office will be able to give them to patients who need assistance with supplies.
Sandra ;-)
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 4, 2012 14:32:26 GMT -5
Sandra...OY, that first paragraph alone. No fun. However, gotta love the side benefit of busting a stall!
Thanks for sharing the details. I hope you get this sorted sooner rather than later. I've been looking to the Vitamin Shoppe too for more variety, and that's good to know about their return policy. Soy protein is fairly easy to find, as soy became more 'mainstream'. I know Trader Joe's carries one too, if you're close to one.
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Post by Sandra C. on Feb 4, 2012 14:39:00 GMT -5
Thanks Sharyl,
Just posted a new allergy topic for everyones ideas, or experience with elimination diets.
No Trader Joes here, Small town" Kzoo Mi", miss it. I can't get used to living in a small town. I'm from Pasadena originally.
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 4, 2012 14:42:47 GMT -5
Ah, the midwest is so wonderful, I miss it, but yes, you would definitely miss Pasadena, which is such a great city. Well, yanno, it's always nice to have friends in all kinds of places, easy to ship anything if you're craving it, I've done it before :-) I will check your allergy post, was gonna say that info would be great separately so people could respond. I unfortunately know bubkes about allergy elimination, but have had other friends go through it, it will be interesting to learn, hope you get some feedback.
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Post by Sandra C. on Feb 4, 2012 15:32:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the shipping offer, but I researched Trader Joes in Detroit, and Ann Arbor, where my daughter goes to University of Michigan. Theres a TJ there, 2 hrs from me. I visit her from time to time. She shops at Whole foods, and can look for me. They may have Soy shake mix too. All my post surgery issues are learning experiences!!!!
I am keeping a positive attitude, good things have come out of all this. I have a few new docs to add to my list, and now know exactly what my allergies are. Egg and shrimp are causing my swelling legs , face and hands. Breathing can be affected too.
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 4, 2012 16:10:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the shipping offer, but I researched Trader Joes in Detroit, and Ann Arbor, where my daughter goes to University of Michigan. Theres a TJ there, 2 hrs from me. I visit her from time to time. She shops at Whole foods, and can look for me. They may have Soy shake mix too. All my post surgery issues are learning experiences!!!! I am keeping a positive attitude, good things have come out of all this. Ain't that the truth, learning experiences. Good on TJ, and GO Sandra! I just had a couple of the almond crusted chicken tenders with ranch for dipping. I think I gotta get some bleu cheese, I have always loved ranch too, but all I taste is the sugar! Crazy pot-op tastebuds.  Maybe need to make my own. I have to take a drive soon so I'll knock back some water and calcium then. |
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Post by Girlrocker on Feb 5, 2012 11:50:49 GMT -5
Well, I was able to last an hour and a half at the birthday gathering. My mini ricotta-spinach tartlets turned out great, thanks Giada at Home show I ate the insides of a couple of them, got teeny bits of the pastry. Ate a plate of fancy cheeses. Came home and had a piece of chicken kielbasa sausage with mustard. Today I will stop by a Superbowl party; I'm making mini individual crustless quiche out of the rest of the ricotta-spinach batter (which also has feta, paremesan, cheddar, bit of sour cream, sauteed fresh spinach in butter, salt, pepper, lemon zest) This way I can eat them too Also making a bread pudding out of the leftover sweet potato cornbread and pumpkin breads I stuck in the freezer. Just had GO Lean Kashi Crunch with almond milk and 4 sausage links with maple syrup. Will have my 2 protein shakes, some of the almond crusted chicken tenders, and if I don't do something with that steak and peanut sauce today, I'll have to toss it. Will probably have another hunk of chicken kielbasa sausage, it is soooo good. |
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Maybe need to make my own. I have to take a drive soon so I'll knock back some water and calcium then. 