Recipe Swap Week 5

inskydiamonds

Recipe swap is a fun group where every week two recipes are shared by our members to be cooked by everyone else in the group!

Recipe Swap Week 4: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/365002-recipe-swap-week-4
If you make a recipe from week 4, please post your review of it on that post.

THIS WEEK acoleman3 AND stefnicole ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHARING RECIPES FOR THE REST OF THE GROUP TO MAKE.

Hopefully the recipes are posted today or tomorrow.

1. Sign up by making a post in this thread and I will add you to the member list.
2. Every week there will be TWO recipes/meals submitted by two members. Each member of the community should make the recipe and post their opinions about the recipe/meal, changes they may have made, etc.
3. Each week there will be a new recipe swap post on the MFP boards. This post will be the place that the members responsible for the recipes for the week will post them as well as the place where you should comment about the recipes/meals you cooked. If you make any substitutions or other changes in the recipe, tell us that as well. And by all means, if you take pictures and want to share them, do!

For more information and for the recipes from last week and the member list, check out here: https://docs.google.com/a/u.pacific.edu/document/d/1fqBAaFmtHqOq76VlmyASTE8LX-FnUnYWCYY7QTu6q1o/edit?hl=en_US

amyd03

would love this

inskydiamonds

would love this

I will add you in

jbenton091011

I would love to be a part of this please.
Thanks

Christin09

Me Too Please!

inskydiamonds

Me Too Please!

Adding both

Pollart77

This sounds awesome! I am always looking for new recipe ideas!

Michelle

inskydiamonds

This sounds awesome! I am always looking for new recipe ideas!

Michelle

You're added to the mix!

marycmeadows

Looks fun - sign me up!

inskydiamonds

Looks fun - sign me up!

Will do!

stefnicole

This is my favorite soup recipe. We make it at least once a month.

Cream Cheese Potato Soup
Serves 4

4 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1/4 cup minced onion
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (I use black pepper)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 8-oz pkg cream cheese, cut into chunks

Combine broth, potatoes, onion, and spices. Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender. Smash a few potatoes to release their starch for thickening. Reduce to low heat. Add cream cheese. Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.

*I've used full-fat, 1/3 less fat, and fat free cream cheese and I've never noticed a difference in the taste/consistency. We usually leave out the onions, since my husband won't eat them and instead add 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.

*My husband likes to add smoked sausage, but this is not accounted for in the calories.

Here's the nutrition from the last time I made this:
Per Serving: calories: 322 carbs: 30 fat: 18 protein: 7 fiber: 2 sodium: 782

Enjoy!

inskydiamonds

This is my favorite soup recipe. We make it at least once a month.

Cream Cheese Potato Soup
Serves 4

4 cups chicken broth
4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1/4 cup minced onion
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (I use black pepper)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 8-oz pkg cream cheese, cut into chunks

Combine broth, potatoes, onion, and spices. Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender. Smash a few potatoes to release their starch for thickening. Reduce to low heat. Add cream cheese. Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.

*I've used full-fat, 1/3 less fat, and fat free cream cheese and I've never noticed a difference in the taste/consistency. We usually leave out the onions, since my husband won't eat them and instead add 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.

*My husband likes to add smoked sausage, but this is not accounted for in the calories.

Here's the nutrition from the last time I made this:
Per Serving: calories: 322 carbs: 30 fat: 18 protein: 7 fiber: 2 sodium: 782

Enjoy!

yum! I am excited to make this!

msh0530

I have a very busy schedule and a picky husband so may not be able to make all of the recipes. I also plan my meals a month in advance a lot of the time, so even if I do use the recipe it may not be in a timely fashion. With all of these disclaimers, do you still want me??

inskydiamonds

I have a very busy schedule and a picky husband so may not be able to make all of the recipes. I also plan my meals a month in advance a lot of the time, so even if I do use the recipe it may not be in a timely fashion. With all of these disclaimers, do you still want me??

As long as you're willing to share a recipe when it's your turn, of course!
If it takes you a month to get to a recipe that you decide to make just post on the post with that recipe in it to share how you liked it

MamaDee2

Would love to join in - PLEASE.

inskydiamonds

Would love to join in - PLEASE.

Adding

chrissyh

bump

pixiechick8321

wow, the soup sounds pretty good - and I love creamy potato soup!!

A few questions:
1. can I add other stuff? (celery, carrots, etc) and when would I add them (with potato?)
2. Does this soup freeze? DH won't eat soup, but if I can freeze it, that would be great for quick lunches...
3. I don't do well with "cups" of stuff - how many potatoes makes 2 cups? 4 cups?

Thanks!! This is perfect for the colder weather coming in now.

msh0530

I have a very busy schedule and a picky husband so may not be able to make all of the recipes. I also plan my meals a month in advance a lot of the time, so even if I do use the recipe it may not be in a timely fashion. With all of these disclaimers, do you still want me??

As long as you're willing to share a recipe when it's your turn, of course!
If it takes you a month to get to a recipe that you decide to make just post on the post with that recipe in it to share how you liked it

Sure, I can always share recipes ~ add me please!

inskydiamonds

I have a very busy schedule and a picky husband so may not be able to make all of the recipes. I also plan my meals a month in advance a lot of the time, so even if I do use the recipe it may not be in a timely fashion. With all of these disclaimers, do you still want me??

As long as you're willing to share a recipe when it's your turn, of course!
If it takes you a month to get to a recipe that you decide to make just post on the post with that recipe in it to share how you liked it

Sure, I can always share recipes ~ add me please!

Definitely!

gapeach8160

Would love to jion in

inskydiamonds

Would love to jion in

Adding you in

acoleman3

Here is my recipe:

Black Bean-Mango Salad
Serves 4, Calories Per Serving = 219

Ingredients
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
½ cup Italian dressing, any kind you like (use fat-free or low-cal)
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup chopped red onions
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
In a food processor or blender, take ¼ cup of the mango with the Italian dressing until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining mango with the beans, red onions, and peppers. To the bean mixture, add the mango puree.

Season to taste with salt and pepper, and chill until ready to serve.

I make this most often on Sundays, so we'll have a healthy option for lunch at work or a quick dinner on game nights.
For a complete meal for the family, I’ll simply pair it with either a roasted chicken or some fish to make it a heartier meal. But I normally just eat it plain or over romaine lettuce. (It's even better the next day.) Enjoy!

inskydiamonds

Here is my recipe:

Black Bean-Mango Salad
Serves 4, Calories Per Serving = 219

Ingredients
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
½ cup Italian dressing, any kind you like (use fat-free or low-cal)
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup chopped red onions
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions
In a food processor or blender, take ¼ cup of the mango with the Italian dressing until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining mango with the beans, red onions, and peppers. To the bean mixture, add the mango puree.

Season to taste with salt and pepper, and chill until ready to serve.

I make this most often on Sundays, so we'll have a healthy option for lunch at work or a quick dinner on game nights.
For a complete meal for the family, I’ll simply pair it with either a roasted chicken or some fish to make it a heartier meal. But I normally just eat it plain or over romaine lettuce. (It's even better the next day.) Enjoy!

Sounds great! Adding it to the document!

stefnicole

wow, the soup sounds pretty good - and I love creamy potato soup!!

A few questions:
1. can I add other stuff? (celery, carrots, etc) and when would I add them (with potato?)
2. Does this soup freeze? DH won't eat soup, but if I can freeze it, that would be great for quick lunches...
3. I don't do well with "cups" of stuff - how many potatoes makes 2 cups? 4 cups?

Thanks!! This is perfect for the colder weather coming in now.

1. I think it would be fine to add celery or whatever - I would add with the potatoes so they soften.
2. I don't know how well it would freeze - I've always heard that freezing dairy products changes the texture, so I've never tried it. Also, we love this soup so we eat the leftovers really quick.
3. I don't know how many potatoes I use. I peel and chop them and then throw them in my 4 cup measuring cup until it's full. It depends on the size of your potatoes, but I would say approx 1 large potato = 3/4-1 cup chopped.

inskydiamonds

I'm making my meal plan tomorrow and both of these recipes will be included

dargytaylor

Please add me, looks like fun!!

aneubauer88

Please add me...this sounds great!

pixiechick8321

The salsa sounds interesting - I don't think we'll be making it though, since I don't like mango and DH doesn't like black beans ;-)

But thanks for the idea, it would be a great fall transition food!

inskydiamonds

Adding both of the newbies :P

cindylee123

Will you please add me to this list? Great idea!!