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Man food??!!
Hi everyone! My husband and I just started low carb diets and he hates vegetables plain, which I love, so its hard for him to get full after a meal. Any recipes that are low carb and filling? He's 6'7 and 350lbs so he's a big and hungry boy! :) Thanks for your help!
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Will this work for low cal PB?
soooo I know there are lower calorie peanut butters you can buy but I am BROKE and none of the stores near me carry things like PB2 and such items I wanted to order it online but it came to be around 22 bucks just for PB! ahh...man...college breaks you... So I was thinking will mixing 2 TBLSP of PB mixed with nonfat…
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Thanksgiving Recommendations from the American Heart Associa
I just found this on their site, and thought I'd share it with you. :flowerforyou: As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the American Heart Association wants to provide you with some simple ways to make your big meal as healthy and delicious as possible. Many of the traditional foods served during Thanksgiving can be…
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yummy pumpkin dip...help
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened • 2 cups confectioners' sugar • 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice • 1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate obviously i can change this receipe to fat free cream cheese which is usually what i make dips with…
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Mushroom and Lentil bake
Thought some of you may enjoy this recipe! Totally vegetarian (and vegan too, I think!) 1 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g mushrooms 2 tbsp paprika 75g green lentils 500ml vegetable stock 625g raw potatoes 1) Heat oven to gas mark 3. Gently cook the shallots and garlic in the oil in a large…
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Bakeless Bake Sale
A Breast Cancer Fundraiser: You are invited to NOT bake a cake, pie, cookies, or brownies. You do NOT have to find the recipe. You do NOT have to shop for the ingredients. You do NOT have to mix. You do NOT have to cook. You do NOT have to cut. You do NOT have to wrap. You do NOT have to wash dishes. You do NOT have to…
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Chicken Yakisoba?!
I REEEALLY want some chicken yakisoba, but I know it'll be costly to my calories. Does anyone have a good recipe?!
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breakfast ideas?
Anyone got any?
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Recipes?
Anyont have a great recipes they are willing to share? I get tired of eating the same stuff & want to change it up a bit thanks!
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Recipes with Egg Noodles?
Anyone care to share some recipes with Egg Noodles? I bought some yesterday for the first time and want to cook something using them tonight. Preferably lower calories, please. Okay hit me with your best shot...
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Egg Salad
Craving egg salad, is that bad for you? Anyone have a healthy, yum recipe? Thanks!
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Help? Ham steaks and pork chops!
We got a half hog butchered this year and I'm a little unsure of what to do with some of the meat! the brats and the sausage are fine and I can figure them out. But my husband is not a big fan of porkchops, I used shake and bake the other day and those came out pretty good and then tonight I'm stuffing them with cheese and…
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recipe database?
I'm new to myfitnesspal and I'm wondering if there is a recipe database online? I have a seen a few good recipes in this forum but I am wondering if I can just look at recipes only.
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eeewww...tried to use mini-processor
I make a tuna spread for my rice crackers, celery, very low sodium tuna and cottage cheese, so I usually finely chop the celery, 200g about a cup or so, drain and add the tuna, 4 oz, and add the 1/4 cup cottage cheese, mixing it sort of mushes the cottage cheese and tuna, but it is still rather crumbly, so I got this mini…
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what should I make in the crockpot for dinner?
Im home on Medical leave from work :( So I would like to do some dinner in my crockpot (since I got it last christmas from the hubby and have yet to use it) he he he! I dont even know where to start.....I have ground turkey and chicken tenderloins on hand! What should I make??? Of course something healthy please! Bring all…
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Grilled Chicken!
Grilled Chicken is the one healthy food that my husband and I both really like, but I'm at a loss for what else I can do with it besides chicken sandwiches or chicken salads. Any suggestions to help keep our grilled chicken love alive and interesting would be greatly appreciated. :glasses:
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Recipes on MFP??
When I search for a food I see that people have inputted their own nutritional values for their recipes. How can I see those recipes? Under the recipe tab are the recipes I submitted but I can't find a database of member submitted recipes. Help please.
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Low Carb Fudge - 2.5 carbs........
Serves - 8 Carbs - 2.5 Ingredients * 1 packet unflavored gelatin * 1/4 cup water (twice/seperate) * 1 square unsweetened chocolate * 1/8 tsp. cinnamon * 1/2 cup Splenda * 1/4 cup water * 1/2 cup light cream * 1/2 tsp. vanilla Instructions 1. Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes 2. Melt chocolate with cinnamon and…
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healthy baked bean recipe
Ok friends I need some help, how can I make my bb as healthy as possible, but also taste amazing, and low in calories? I want to serve them for thanksgiving for a large group and my family knows that I m ake a killer bb so this yr. I have to show them that it can rock and have flavor without the major fat, sugar etc. So…
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1 dish meals :D
Does anyone know any one dish meals that are easy and low calorie. I have children to and I am looking for something easy and yummy...BUT HEALTHY TOO :) THX SO MUCH
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white wine marinated steak
This is a perfect portion for me, but my husband needed two. He absolutely loved it! I served it with green beans and mushrooms (recipe to follow) and smashed cauliflower (recipe to follow) 3 tbls. white wine 1tbls. olive oil 1 tsp. dijon mustard 1 lb. chuck eye steaks, trimmed of visible fat 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper…
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Steak Recipes
Salisbury Steak with Gravy 1/2 cup fat free milk 14 fat-free saltines, crushed 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 1 lb lean ground beef 1 jar (12 oz) fat free beef gravy 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon pepper In a large bowl, combine the milk, saltines, onion, and parsley. Crumble beef…
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Teriyaki Chicken in Crock Pot?
Hello all! I've seen a bunch of great ideas for chicken in the crock pot, including adding chx breast and a jar of salsa!! Soooo tasty, however, I have a couple teriyaki marinated chicken breasts in the freezer and am wondering about an easy crock pot recipe for it? Of course, I'm looking for something lower in cals and…
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Hamburger helper with Turkey meat question????
Ok I know that Hamburger helper is not the healthiest thing to eat but tonight was one of those nights that we needed a fast meal. We used Turkey meat instead of beef and 2% milk. But now I am having a hard time trying to figure out the calories that it had based on the portion that we ate. I added all three ingredients to…
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Skillet Ginger Chicken with Cilantro and Lime
:smile: •8 oz vermicelli or whole-wheat angel hair pasta (dry) •2 tsp peanut oil •3 cloves garlic, minced •1 tbsp minced fresh ginger •1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces ...•¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce •2 tsp toasted sesame oil •2 tbsp fresh lime juice •¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro •¼ cup…
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Creamy bean dinner
I'm not exactly sure what to call it, but it's a wonderful fall back I use many nights for dinner, and my roommate is usually super jealous when they smell it cooking. It's fairly healthy, super filling, and ultra easy (It's a one pot meal) To make four full sized meals/servings: 1 1/2 cups white or brown rice (I like…
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Green curry paste
Does anyone have an EASY recipe for green curry paste that doesn't use coconut milk or cream? Thanks so much!
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Red Pear, Bleu Cheese, Walnut Salad
1 head romaine lettuce torn into pieces (about 6 cups) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 red pears cored and diced 1 oz bleu cheese, crumbled 1/4 red onion sliced very thin toss and serve with la Madeleine Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette Salad: 165 calories, 2 carbs, 12 fat 6 protein Dressing: 100 cal 1 carb 9 fat 1 protein (for 2…
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Gooey Grilled Cheese
Gooey Grilled Cheese for 2 (great with soup for an autumn lunch!!) Ingredients: 4 slices light whole wheat bread (around 100 cal for 2 slices) 2 slices of deli-sliced havrati cheese 1 ripe pear, cut into slices 2T natural berry jam (such as rasberry preserves, blackberry jam, etc.) spray butter On a stovetop, place a pan…
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Tired of that same ol same ol GRILLED CHICKEN?
Just made this up last night and it was scrumptious! http://momvsfood.blogspot.com/2010/11/honey-chili-lime-chicken.html