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got2go2concerts

Looking for a good recipe for Ground Chicken.

RobinLynx

Oh my, this sounds delicious! Do you ever use eryrithritol in recipes?

Yeah, coconut flour tends to make everything super dense. I'd go with almond flour instead. Coconut oil is a great alternative as well, since it is solid at room temperature. A few different recipes I've seen have as little as a teaspoon of pure maple syrup, but seeing as you're avoiding sugar content, I understand why you wouldn't go that route. The almond flour should mix with the water and form a nice little paste. Throw in a ton of nuts and seeds and it *should* hold together pretty well, especially when you add in chia seeds.

Otherwise if you're up to experiment with other ingredients or a bar I've personally made myself (with some modifications), here's a recipe for you that makes a pretty good bar (I would link directly to it, but unfortunately I can't =\ ). Instead I'll just credit Jamie Eason with this recipe!

Pumpkin Protein Bars
Nutrition (without walnuts): 1 square = 47 calories, .7 g fat, 8 g carbs, 3.7 g protein
Nutrition (with walnuts): 1 square = 63 calories, 2.3 g fat, 8 g carbs, 4 g protein

½ C Xylitol Brown Sugar Blend (Ideal) -You can use bakeable stevia in place of this.
1 - 4 oz. jar baby food applesauce -Or grate an apple (granny smith for a little tartness is nice!), or unsweetened apple sauce
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 ½ tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. ground clove
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 large egg whites
1 - 15 oz. can of raw pumpkin -Or bananas/a fruit that can be kind of mushy
2 C oat flour -Or flour of your choice
2 scoops vanilla whey protein
½ cup almond milk
½ C chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350.
Spray a 9 X 13 Pyrex dish with non-stick spray.
Combine first 11 ingredients and mix well.
Add the final 3 ingredients (4, if adding walnuts), and mix until incorporated. Spread batter into the Pyrex dish and bake for 30 min.
Makes 24 squares.

Like I said, you can play around with the ingredients to find something you like. You can also add seeds to it if you want to up the protein. My favorite saying is "recipes are just guidelines!"

GodMomKim

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ThinkInOregon

Drocknoel, I just want to say this is a VERY wonderful offer! :flowerforyou:

I am trying to incorporate more flavor into the things I cook. I am rather 'texture phobic' and so don't eat many sauces, gravy's or the like. I would rather taste the 'food' than what it is covered up with. I like trying to experiment with using fresh spices.

I am intrigued by Indian cusine (have never tried it), but do not like things too spicy or hot, and once again... so many of the dishes have gravy-like coverings.

I don't eat meat with bones, sausage or ham (pork loin & bacon are fine), or potatoes. Beef is fine, chicken, shellfish and a few fish. Most veggies are good.

Any gentle & flavorful suggestions for a fussy eater?

SpicesOfLife

great! thanks for the offer

i will definitely bookmark you for future reference!

dodochoga

Is it possible to get the bbq taste and texture without having a bbq? I have a conventional oven with grill function and sometimes I feel like making home made kebobs and I don't own a bbq grill, is it possible for me to do so?

It sure is! They sell cast-iron toppers for your stove that will simulate grilling, and you can also buy ridged pans that will do the trick as well.

If you want to do ribs but don’t have a smoker OR a grill, simply trim the ribs and put on your favorite dry rub combination (add smoked paprika for a nice smoky smell and taste!), then wrap them in both plastic wrap AND aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 300 degrees for 2.5-3 hours. When you pull them out they should be falling off the bone. From there you can brush them with barbeque sauce and serve!

Thank you so much! You really made me happy with that reply lol

jennifries227

My boyfriend recently discovered kale chips, but they're so expensive! Do you know how to make them at home? We unfortunately don't have a dehydrator.
And while I'm at it, do you have any recipes for kale in general? I've never cooked the stuff before.
And lastly, how the heck do you cut onions without crying? I have overly sensitive eyes and I've tried every trick I've heard of. Nothing works.

bheathfit

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SpicesOfLife

My boyfriend recently discovered kale chips, but they're so expensive! Do you know how to make them at home? We unfortunately don't have a dehydrator.
And while I'm at it, do you have any recipes for kale in general? I've never cooked the stuff before.
And lastly, how the heck do you cut onions without crying? I have overly sensitive eyes and I've tried every trick I've heard of. Nothing works.

recipe for kale chips that i have recently tried. was delicious and they turned crispy like real chips.

http://localfoods.about.com/od/chipsfriedsomebaked/r/Kale-Chips.htm


i also found the following stew recipe and added it to my "to do" cooking list but i havent tried it yet.

http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/02/rustic-tomato-rice-kale-stew-comfort.html


about the onion: wear a diving mask


edit: i just realised you probably wanted tips from the chef and not from me but maybe youll still like it!

neandermagnon

my 4 yr old daughter's allergic to chickpeas, lentils, some kinds of wholegrain wheat (fine with weetabix but some brands of bread and pasta are problematic; white bread and white pasta are usually okay) and her paediatrician advised us not to give her nuts either.

Any ideas for nutritionally balanced quick and easy meals and snacks?

Kymmu

You hit the nail on the head! - That's exactly the kind of food I live on, you really do know your stuff!
I appreciate the time you spent on me really thank you
For the record I can have have about 1oz of blueberries or 1/4 of a banana.
I still manage to make tasty food!
Ginger, chili, jalapenos, chili, lime,olives add taste to my vegetable staples.
Cheers!

rjmudlax13

How do I cook the perfect medium rare steak? I usually grill it on a Weber charcoal. My favorite cut is NY strip, but sometimes I switch it up. I can get it right maybe 1 out of 6 times.

ultrafishboy

A fellow Michigander! Thank you for offering your expertise.

amyfullbrook

Ooo great thread!! Just tagging along for the ride to refer back to later

Amandawith3kids

ok here ya go:
cooks in 20 minutes, or at least before the rice cooker is done.
diabetic friendly
kid friendly
peanut free, preferably nut free
uses inexpensive, conventional foods (no organic whole foods, obscure stuff. i have to get it at either aldi or a big chain)
uses cheaper cuts of meat
main dish (like the meat or whatever) under 250ish cals a serving, so i can have a side or two also.

Mygsds

Hello, just started roasting vegetables in the oven with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. What is your favorite combination. Looking for different ideas. Again, thank you so much for what you do helping others..

13turtles

Bump...and thanks!

missdibs1

Ok So I will admit for me COD was not a homerun Pleae advise on a delicious fish recipe (several if you can!)

jennifries227

My boyfriend recently discovered kale chips, but they're so expensive! Do you know how to make them at home? We unfortunately don't have a dehydrator.
And while I'm at it, do you have any recipes for kale in general? I've never cooked the stuff before.
And lastly, how the heck do you cut onions without crying? I have overly sensitive eyes and I've tried every trick I've heard of. Nothing works.

recipe for kale chips that i have recently tried. was delicious and they turned crispy like real chips.

http://localfoods.about.com/od/chipsfriedsomebaked/r/Kale-Chips.htm


i also found the following stew recipe and added it to my "to do" cooking list but i havent tried it yet.

http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2013/02/rustic-tomato-rice-kale-stew-comfort.html


about the onion: wear a diving mask


edit: i just realised you probably wanted tips from the chef and not from me but maybe youll still like it!

I'm not picky! Thanks for the kale chip recipe! As for the onions.. I thinking of getting a chemical mask from the hardware store. Those will fit over my glasses!

eileen0515

You are so kind and generous to offer you time this way, thanks!

I would like to incorporate extra lean ground turkey into our weekly rotation. Suggestions for a savory turkey burger that will hold together on the grill? I am sensitive to sodium, so flavor from other ingredients would be appreciated. I love to cook with herbs and spices.

Hearts_2015

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As for Beef and Barley soup, the hardest part is cooking the barley. Everything else is pretty straightforward. I'll go ahead and tell you how to make it, but unfortunately the recipe I use is the same recipe as a restaurant I work at and I signed a nondisclosure agreement, so I can't share specifics =\

First off, the barley:
I recommend buying the quick barley from your local grocery store (Meijer/Kroger for me) and following the instructions on the box. The barley really turns out quite well! If you'd rather cook it from completely raw, I can walk you through that as well. It's pretty similar to cooking rice.

Cut beef into chunks, around 1/2" to 1" in size (I recommend a roast, they're cheaper than if you buy something like a tenderloin and the meat will become tender anyways!).
In a stockpot (or something you can use to make soup), heat a little oil over high heat. Sear the beef chunks until brown on all sides.
Add your favorite beef stock/broth to the pot and stir, making sure to scrape up some of the residue left on the bottom of the pan (Fun fact: this stuff is called "fond" and adds a TON of flavor to the soup).
Let the soup simmer for 30-45 minutes or until the beef is tender (this really depends on what type of cut you used in the beginning, but rest assured the beef WILL get tender eventually).

While the beef and broth is simmering, saute carrot and celery until the carrot just barely begins to soften (it should still have a good bite to it!).
Add the onion and saute until it starts turning translucent.
Once you are done sauteing the veggies, add them to the broth!
At this point I also like to cut up yellow squash and zucchini to add towards the last 10 minutes of simmering, but it definitely isn't necessary.

Season the soup to your taste with salt and pepper and add the barley. Wallah, you have yourself a pretty darn good beef and barley soup!

:Thanks for the kindness~

leslie345

My boyfriend recently discovered kale chips, but they're so expensive! Do you know how to make them at home? We unfortunately don't have a dehydrator.
And while I'm at it, do you have any recipes for kale in general? I've never cooked the stuff before.
And lastly, how the heck do you cut onions without crying? I have overly sensitive eyes and I've tried every trick I've heard of. Nothing works.

I had to step in and give you this recipe. I've been eating kale since WAY before it was popular, so i consider myself an expert
Sunny Anderson's Kale-a-loo recipe is TO DIE FOR!! Google it. I'm sorry but it won't let me pull it up at work.
Also, saute it in vegetable or chicken broth until very tender then add to quinoa that has been cooked in chicken broth, shred some fresh parmesan on top and you have a powerhouse main or side dish!

Tip for cooking kale (and any other green) - always remove the big ribs that run down the leaves. They take forever to get tender when cooking and by the time they are soft enough, the rest of the kale is mush!

I'll hand it back to the expert now

rocketblaster

I make curry by tossing stuff together but did NOT know that cornstarch tip! This might just be gold. Thanks!!!

rocketblaster

I don't use recipes for much other than inspiration but feel like I'm in a bit of a rut. I recently purchased the Flavor Bible but was wondering if you had any other tips for those of us who love to cook, are adventurous but need inspiration - without buying a cook book. Any sites that help with those of us who are this weird?

maryetamfp

So am I!!!

maryetamfp

Right... seems that I still need to learn to quote others... >.<

maryetamfp

Train A leaves the station at 1:38 PM and travels at 45 MPH.

Train B leaves at 1:45 PM and travels at 48 MPH.

How long will it take train B to pass train A?

2 hours, 20 minutes, and one second, assuming they both left the station at precisely 0 seconds?

Okay, *now* I'm in...

:laugh:

Trying again... So am I! :laugh: :laugh: :happy: :happy:

jenk7356

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ccrdragon

bump so I don't lose the thread!! great stuff here!!!

SloRose

bump!! Love this thread