Food inspiration, or what's for supper?
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conniewilkins56 wrote: »conniewilkins56 wrote: »I am trying out the new air fryer tonight making chicken drum sticks....
Oooh I'll look forward to a report on that! I've never tried one, but am curious!
The legs were AMAZING!....I put 6 chicken legs in a zip lock bag with 1/2 tsp olive oil per leg....sloshed them around....mixed chili powder,garlic powder,smoked paprika, salt and pepper and poured in the bag and squeezed them around until all coated...put in fryer at 380 degrees for 30 minutes....crispy and temp 180 degrees internally.....really good!
Omg Connie that sounds fantastic! (And pretty much the ideal chicken spice mix I think)!emmyjaykay wrote: »I've got a bunch of chicken breasts cooking sous vide right now. The immersion circulator is my partner's kitchen gadget but it was pretty easy to set up and get to temp! My plan is to cook them sous vide then just sear them in a pan right before I eat. If this works out well, I think I'll do this once every week or two for lunches and dinners while my person works late.
I've been intrigued by sous vide...I'd also love to hear how that turns out!1 -
@conniewilkins56 @eliezalot Basically we have a gadget that will bring a pot of water up to a specific temp. You vacuum seal whatever you're cooking and then leave the bag in the pot of water for a few hours while it slowly matches the water temperature. I did 145 since the long cooking time makes a lower internal temp safe for chicken. As long as it's at 145 for 10 minutes, it's pasteurized and ready to go.
I seared one off last night and it was actually great! It was less stringy and way more moist than chicken breast cooked in the pan or oven. I also thought the little hum while it circulated the water was kind of soothing, haha.2 -
Lunch today was hamburgers, and dinner tonight will be Orange Pork with rice/caulirice and broccoli for them that can eat it.2
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I had rotisserie chicken enchiladas for dinner last night. Amazing! And only 450 calories. I love Mexican food and I love a diet that I can eat what I want as long as it fits.3
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Cube steaks, fresh green beans and yellow rice...apple and peanut butter and rice cake for snack!2
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I found this green giant steamer's eggplant and pepper blend I'm going to roast up this evening, along with Salmon. I'm going to try a can of collard greens; usually I buy them fresh and cook them down myself, but I thought I'd give the canned ones a try. I hate canned spinach but perhaps my tastes have changed?
I'm already a little over my calorie limit today so I do need to hit the elliptical after while, too.2 -
Had leftover cod, leek and celeriac gratin for dinner tonight with some M&S potato rostis, may have also accidentally consumed 2 chocolate cream eclairs - oops
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Well work struck again. Last minute proposal revisions took up my lunch break, so I didn't have time to prep the lamb stew, which takes a few hours to cook down. Luckily husband was happy to improvise instead. I have no idea what he's cooking, but it smells like bell peppers!2
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I've had a pounding tension headache that doesn't seem to want to shift no matter how many ibuprofen I pop and deep freeze I slather on, so food has been of the easy-to-fix, tasty to eat variety the last 2 days. Today I had some M&S chocolate hot cross buns for brekkie and some baked chicken wings for lunch, I'd made them yesterday but never got around to eating them. Not sure if I will cook this evening or if I'll just give in to a takeaway, despite fending off the urge for 2 days.3
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We are having yellow rice, black beans and fajita seasoned chicken strips with peppers and onions...probably wheat thins,an apple and some laughing cow wedges as a snack!1
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »I've had a pounding tension headache that doesn't seem to want to shift no matter how many ibuprofen I pop and deep freeze I slather on, so food has been of the easy-to-fix, tasty to eat variety the last 2 days. Today I had some M&S chocolate hot cross buns for brekkie and some baked chicken wings for lunch, I'd made them yesterday but never got around to eating them. Not sure if I will cook this evening or if I'll just give in to a takeaway, despite fending off the urge for 2 days.
Sometimes take out is just necessary! And if you're not feeling well still, this sounds like one of those times. When I do take out, I usually do Indian, Thai, or Chinese. So my current method of not eating too much is to just order everything really spicy. I love spice, but it definitely slows me down, and I usually end up eating less per meal lol.conniewilkins56 wrote: »We are having yellow rice, black beans and fajita seasoned chicken strips with peppers and onions...probably wheat thins,an apple and some laughing cow wedges as a snack!
That is similar to what we ended up having last night! Husband roasted up slices of onions, peppers, and potatoes with fajita seasoning, and served them with refried beans and a fried egg on top.
Today, I finally had a free 20 minutes this morning to get my lamb stew in the crockpot. It sure smells good with all of those warm spices! I added potatoes and carrots to make it go farther (because after I deboned the lamb, there was less than half a pound of it left). I'll make some whole wheat couscous to go with it.
Lunch will be leftovers - either steak and/or leftover veggies from last night. I'm not hungry yet, so I'm going to put it off...I know as it gets closer to dinner the smell of the stew is going to make me ravenous, so maybe I'll try for a late lunch. That is the best/hardest part about the slow cooker - smelling it cook for 6 hours!
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »I've had a pounding tension headache that doesn't seem to want to shift no matter how many ibuprofen I pop and deep freeze I slather on, so food has been of the easy-to-fix, tasty to eat variety the last 2 days. Today I had some M&S chocolate hot cross buns for brekkie and some baked chicken wings for lunch, I'd made them yesterday but never got around to eating them. Not sure if I will cook this evening or if I'll just give in to a takeaway, despite fending off the urge for 2 days.
Sometimes take out is just necessary! And if you're not feeling well still, this sounds like one of those times. When I do take out, I usually do Indian, Thai, or Chinese. So my current method of not eating too much is to just order everything really spicy. I love spice, but it definitely slows me down, and I usually end up eating less per meal lol.
So very true, I caved and ordered Italian from one of the local restaurants, nice to support them whilst they're closed too. May or may not have also added Tiramisu to my order lol
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »I've had a pounding tension headache that doesn't seem to want to shift no matter how many ibuprofen I pop and deep freeze I slather on, so food has been of the easy-to-fix, tasty to eat variety the last 2 days. Today I had some M&S chocolate hot cross buns for brekkie and some baked chicken wings for lunch, I'd made them yesterday but never got around to eating them. Not sure if I will cook this evening or if I'll just give in to a takeaway, despite fending off the urge for 2 days.
Sometimes take out is just necessary! And if you're not feeling well still, this sounds like one of those times. When I do take out, I usually do Indian, Thai, or Chinese. So my current method of not eating too much is to just order everything really spicy. I love spice, but it definitely slows me down, and I usually end up eating less per meal lol.
So very true, I caved and ordered Italian from one of the local restaurants, nice to support them whilst they're closed too. May or may not have also added Tiramisu to my order lol
Is it even Italian food if you don’t add the tiramisu? I have a little local Italian place that I love and have supported often so they don’t go out of business during the pandemic. And I ALWAYS order the tiramisu!3 -
This week I made a recipe that turned out better then expected: I seared pork loin piece in olive oil, and then slow boiled them with onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin. Towards the end, I added cauliflower florets on top and they were half-boiled, half-steamed. It was easy to make and quite good.2
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »tinkerbellang83 wrote: »I've had a pounding tension headache that doesn't seem to want to shift no matter how many ibuprofen I pop and deep freeze I slather on, so food has been of the easy-to-fix, tasty to eat variety the last 2 days. Today I had some M&S chocolate hot cross buns for brekkie and some baked chicken wings for lunch, I'd made them yesterday but never got around to eating them. Not sure if I will cook this evening or if I'll just give in to a takeaway, despite fending off the urge for 2 days.
Sometimes take out is just necessary! And if you're not feeling well still, this sounds like one of those times. When I do take out, I usually do Indian, Thai, or Chinese. So my current method of not eating too much is to just order everything really spicy. I love spice, but it definitely slows me down, and I usually end up eating less per meal lol.
So very true, I caved and ordered Italian from one of the local restaurants, nice to support them whilst they're closed too. May or may not have also added Tiramisu to my order lol
Is it even Italian food if you don’t add the tiramisu? I have a little local Italian place that I love and have supported often so they don’t go out of business during the pandemic. And I ALWAYS order the tiramisu!
And there is no such thing as bad tiramisu. I've learned/decided that all tiramisu is just varying levels of delicious, from fine to incredible.
The lamb stew was pretty good. I added a bit of harissa to mine for extra spice. There's probably another 4 meals of leftovers from it. Tonight I'm planning on making some bao - the same recipe as I used for mushroom bao, but I'm going to try a pork filling using some pulled smoked pork from the freezer. Tomorrow I'm planning a chicken and roasted butternut squash tikka masala. I feel like I'm going to end up with lots of leftovers to freeze by the end of the week!1 -
But I don't like coffee flavor, so I don't eat tiramisu.
Today lunch was pulled pork, and after I get back from the store we'll have spaghetti with bolognese sauce. Or bolognese sauce on pan seared zucchini. Good either way.2 -
Burgers,fries and a huge salad tonight...veggie straws,pudding and an apple for a snack!2
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I used a pita to make pizza for lunch today. Dinner is going to be 2 turkey italian sausage links and a bird's eye vegetable noodle mix. Jello for dessert and I still have about 150 calories left to cover hot chocolate and perhaps some strawberries or canned peaches. I've been craving sweet and cakey all day today, but don't have anything and finally wiped out all the stuff I was usually snacking on, which is a good thing. Broke down and had celery with cashew and peanut butter, though, but still fit it in today's food goals. I need to get on the elliptical tonight, but we'll see.2
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conniewilkins56 wrote: »Burgers,fries and a huge salad tonight...veggie straws,pudding and an apple for a snack!
Those veggie straws are so darn addicting...I can't keep them around, I'll eat all of them!
The bao was good, but the buns weren't as fluffy as the first time. I added some chili garlic sauce and fish sauce this time, which gave it a nice heat and flavor. I sauteed mustard greens with ginger, garlic, and toasted sesame oil for a veggie.
Tonight I think I'll do the chicken butternut squash tikka masala...or maybe I'll get tired/lazy and we'll order some takeout. Happy Friday!!1 -
Meatloaf,mashed potatoes, and steamed cauliflower and broccoli....popcorn and an apple with string cheese for a snack!...if I feel lazy we will only do burgers....not in the mood to be a chef today!2
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AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »But I don't like coffee flavor, so I don't eat tiramisu.
Today lunch was pulled pork, and after I get back from the store we'll have spaghetti with bolognese sauce. Or bolognese sauce on pan seared zucchini. Good either way.
There's always Beerimisu (use an oatmeal stout instead of marsala wine/espresso) - equally yum.2 -
Leaving the other half in charge of dinner tonight (a rare occasion on account of his liberal use of all things calorific) we're having mashed potato, roasted sprouts & rainbow carrots and smoked kielbasa.1
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I made tacos. Good meal to put as little or as much as you want. I had meat and beans and cheese. Super yummy.
Tomorrow for breakfast Alex wants breakfast bowls. Eggs, cheese, hash browns, and bacon. He covers his with ketchup. I’ll also pick and choose what is on there. More egg. Less hash brown.
I’m making spaghetti and meatballs for linner (lunch/dinner). We only really eat two meals on the weekend.3 -
Yeah, I don't do alcohol at all. I don't make the enzyme that deals with it, apparently, and so it's like natural Antabuse. I'll cook with it but I have to stand back while it cooks off because it'll make me nauseous and give me a headache. (Bodies are weird)
Today lunch we cleaned out the fridge and ate leftovers, and tonight's dinner was supposed to be tacos but he wanted a walking burrito instead so I said screw it and had taco salad since all the stuff was out for it.
I maybe shouldn't have done that cause now I have gut cramps. That may have been more fiber than usual. Oh what fun.3 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »But I don't like coffee flavor, so I don't eat tiramisu.
Today lunch was pulled pork, and after I get back from the store we'll have spaghetti with bolognese sauce. Or bolognese sauce on pan seared zucchini. Good either way.
There's always Beerimisu (use an oatmeal stout instead of marsala wine/espresso) - equally yum.
Wait how did I not now about this, this is incredible. Bless you.AlexandraFindsHerself1971 wrote: »Yeah, I don't do alcohol at all. I don't make the enzyme that deals with it, apparently, and so it's like natural Antabuse. I'll cook with it but I have to stand back while it cooks off because it'll make me nauseous and give me a headache. (Bodies are weird)
Today lunch we cleaned out the fridge and ate leftovers, and tonight's dinner was supposed to be tacos but he wanted a walking burrito instead so I said screw it and had taco salad since all the stuff was out for it.
I maybe shouldn't have done that cause now I have gut cramps. That may have been more fiber than usual. Oh what fun.
Should the mood ever strike you to make tiramisu, you could just substitute more coffee for the liqueur. On the other hand, who needs an entire pan of tiramisu lying around? (Me. I do.)
We ended up ordering pizza last night, and I fell asleep on the couch at like 8:30. It was glorious. We're going out and about today, so will probably get some fast food for lunch. I'll probably do the tikka for supper tonight, as I have a bunch of tomatoes I need to use up ASAP.2 -
Had a friend over for dinner this evening, slightly against the lockdown rules but the guy was struggling with mental health issues even before COVID and I kinda think of it as covered by the allowance for visiting vulnerable people exemption, he isolates himself when not in a good headspace and his dad's in hospital after a 2nd stroke in as many weeks.
He's a big fan of my Cinnamon Rubbed Pork Roast, so made that with some creamed leek & kale and some roasted potatoes, turnips, parsnips & carrots. With a slice of chocolate and beetroot cake for dessert, there was a little more beetroot in it this time and a little less chocolate than the recipe calls for.
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We went out for a big lunch so we had egg burritos for dinner and popcorn for a snack!
Very kind of you to help a friend in need, tinkerbellang833 -
Yesterday was my usual breakfast of egg and avocado toast, and we did fast food for lunch. I managed with a 6 piece McNuggets, and a small mocha frappe as a special treat. For supper, I had a jar of my mom's turkey soup, and manged to end the day still at a deficit.
I had leftover pork in peanut sauce for breakfast with half an avocado, will hav a light snack for lunch, and am about to (finally) start working on the chicken tikka for supper. Those poor tomatoes won't last much longer!2 -
Yesterday was my usual breakfast of egg and avocado toast, and we did fast food for lunch. I managed with a 6 piece McNuggets, and a small mocha frappe as a special treat. For supper, I had a jar of my mom's turkey soup, and manged to end the day still at a deficit.
I had leftover pork in peanut sauce for breakfast with half an avocado, will hav a light snack for lunch, and am about to (finally) start working on the chicken tikka for supper. Those poor tomatoes won't last much longer!
Had smashed avocado and poached eggs myself today, afternoon was mostly bingey eating, feeling out of sorts so went to bed for a few hours.2 -
Lunch was a walking burrito (all the condiments normally on top are inside the burrito) and dinner was Greek grilled chicken with saffron rice and/or green beans with tomato sauce, with pitas.
I have the calories to have a little bit of lunch meat before bed, so I may do that, as I am starting to jones for protein.2
