any yummy hubby approved recipes?
athearenee
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Hello All~
I was hoping you could help me...
I have a baby arsenal of meals that my husband loves...but don't exactly fit into my healthy lifestyle.
& my hubby is not a fan of change....sooooo I am looking for some new recipes that will meet the yummy factor
while meeting my nutrition needs.
NOTE: the trial and error thing isn't going to work....they have to be wifey tested~hubby approved.....
any help would be Awesome!!
Love&Light,
~Athea Renee
I was hoping you could help me...
I have a baby arsenal of meals that my husband loves...but don't exactly fit into my healthy lifestyle.
& my hubby is not a fan of change....sooooo I am looking for some new recipes that will meet the yummy factor
while meeting my nutrition needs.
NOTE: the trial and error thing isn't going to work....they have to be wifey tested~hubby approved.....
any help would be Awesome!!
Love&Light,
~Athea Renee
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I frequently hide vegetables in foods. Carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers can be grated into spaghetti sauce. Cauliflower can be "mashed" in with potatoes. Parsnips can be added to beef stew (they look like a potato, and taste sort of like a carrot). Use a can of pure pumpkin in place of the other ingredients in a chocolate cake mix. Use quinoa or buckwheat pasta instead of regular pasta.0
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My hubby is yummy and approves of my spicy panfried chicken thighs... would that do?
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trim the fat if there is any)
Flour (about a tablespoon for 4 - 6 thighs)
Spices - I used cayenne pepper, coriander and five spice powder. Plus a bit of salt and pepper
Put it all togther in a bag and shake it up, then pan fry in a non-stick pan with a bit of cooking spray.
I served these with some salad but you could have them with any veggies that he will eat - maybe add a baked potato for him so he doesn't think you're trying to make him all healthy!
Or, roasted cherry tomato pasta with prawns:
Roast some cherry tomatos in a hot oven until they start to collapse
Cook some diced red onion and garlic in a non stick pan (use cooking spray if you need to)
Add a splash of wine or stock, then the cherry tomatoes and a ladleful of your pasta cooking water (or more stock).
Add some prawns (shrimp) and cook for a minute or two more and you're done. And some baby spinach if you can get away with it. I serve it with pasta or rice (I just keep by portion to about a cup or less of pasta/rice).
If you don't do pasta, this also makes a great sauce to serve with steak or chicken with some veggies on the side.0 -
What kinds of things does your hubby like/dislike? I have a few recipes that my family LOVES, but you know, to each their own.0
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ummmmmm I have a yummy hubby!0
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you silly fish...Me.
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My hubby loves my stir fry...chicken breasts, teriyaki sauce, frozen broccoli, carrots, and corn (or sometimes a frozen stir fry veggie mix). Served on top of brown rice. Super easy, super filling, super yummy, and a little high in sodium but pretty decent in the calorie department.0
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Sneak healthy options into food. My fiance learned that he loves spinach and/or brocili in scrambled eggs, when I let him have a bite of mine once! Speaking of that...also offer him a bite or two of whatever healthy option you're eating, he may actually like it. I can no longer buy the Lean Cuisine Panini's because he took a bite once & then hinted for 2 days that I go buy more...When I did he ate them all. Not cool. Not cool.
Also, check out healthy food websites...skinnytaste.com is good, look through Pinterest, there are always a ton of recipes!0 -
I guess I should have said yummy hubby-approved recipes..
ha ha:laugh:
you guys crack me up...
btw....he will only eat a salad once in a while
no corn
no sour cream
no mayo
no cottage cheese
picky, i know...0 -
I think I'm gonna try that this wknd..My hubby loves my stir fry...chicken breasts, teriyaki sauce, frozen broccoli, carrots, and corn (or sometimes a frozen stir fry veggie mix). Served on top of brown rice. Super easy, super filling, super yummy, and a little high in sodium but pretty decent in the calorie department.
he loves beef n broccoli
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LOL:laugh:ummmmmm I have a yummy hubby!
almost fell out of my chair!0 -
Check out www.skinnytaste.com. She has a ton of great recipes, some are classics that have been lightened up, some are more adventurous. I have had delicious success with all her recipes!0
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He loves myWhat kinds of things does your hubby like/dislike? I have a few recipes that my family LOVES, but you know, to each their own.
Slow-roasted pulled pork enchiladas
Lasagna
Double Bacon Burgers
Philly Cheesesteaks
Shrimp Scampi
Pesto Tortellini
Homemade Pizza
Chicken Tacos
Chicken Enchiladas
Chili
Pot Roast
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Perfect!Check out www.skinnytaste.com. She has a ton of great recipes, some are classics that have been lightened up, some are more adventurous. I have had delicious success with all her recipes!
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Looks Good!!My hubby is yummy and approves of my spicy panfried chicken thighs... would that do?
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (trim the fat if there is any)
Flour (about a tablespoon for 4 - 6 thighs)
Spices - I used cayenne pepper, coriander and five spice powder. Plus a bit of salt and pepper
Put it all togther in a bag and shake it up, then pan fry in a non-stick pan with a bit of cooking spray.
I served these with some salad but you could have them with any veggies that he will eat - maybe add a baked potato for him so he doesn't think you're trying to make him all healthy!
Or, roasted cherry tomato pasta with prawns:
Roast some cherry tomatos in a hot oven until they start to collapse
Cook some diced red onion and garlic in a non stick pan (use cooking spray if you need to)
Add a splash of wine or stock, then the cherry tomatoes and a ladleful of your pasta cooking water (or more stock).
Add some prawns (shrimp) and cook for a minute or two more and you're done. And some baby spinach if you can get away with it. I serve it with pasta or rice (I just keep by portion to about a cup or less of pasta/rice).
If you don't do pasta, this also makes a great sauce to serve with steak or chicken with some veggies on the side.
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Here are a couple favs in our house:
http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/06/chicken-parmesan-meatloaf.html
This one, I've always used ground turkey instead of chicken. My hubby can't stop raving about it and always gets excited when it's on the menu. With the ingredients I use, calories are 214/serving.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pan-Seared-Lemon-Tilapia-with-Parmesan-Pasta/Detail.aspx
This is delish! I like to pair mine up with fresh steamed zucchini. YUM! Hubby prefers broccoli as his side, tho. With the ingredients I use, calories are 370 for the pasta. The tilapia would depend on the size of your fillet.0 -
Stuffed Baked Chicken and Potatoes (less than 500 calorie per person)
This is 2 servings.
2 chicken breast
4 laughing cow cheese wedges
2 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp basil/oregano
2tbsp parmesan cheese
Make a pocket in the chicken breasts. Mix together all other ingredients in a bowl then stuff it into the chicken breast. Drizzle with olive oil. Salt and pepper the top.
10 fingerling potatoes
1/2 yellow onion
1 tbsp olive oil.
Cut potatoes in half, and roughly chop onions. Drizzle with olive oil. Salt and Pepper0 -
My husband will LITERALLY leave work early if he knows this is on the table. He calls it "Maple Goodness." LOL
Maple Glazed Pork Chops
I use lean, boneless center cut chops or just a pork tenderloion. I also double the recipe since this only makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Directions:
Combine the first five ingredients; rub over pork chops. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20 minutes. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Bake 5 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.
Nutritional Facts
1 pork chop with 1 tablespoon glaze equals 338 calories, 19 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 769 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 32 g protein.
Another fave is this one. My 9 year old actually requests this a lot. It's his favorite.
Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
Ingredients:
3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed *I used a turkey kielbasa link and it was great, too.
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-3/4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions:
Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Stir in tortellini; return to a boil. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts).
Nutritional Facts
One serving: 1-1/3 cups (calculated without cheese) Calories: 203 Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 878 mg Carbohydrate: 18 g Fiber: 3 g Protein: 16 g0 -
He might like Tamale casserole
1 tube of polenta (I usually use about 4/5 of the tube, and have some left over)
1 can la preferida low fat refried black beans
1lb laura's lean beef, browned (92/8)
1 can red enchilada sauce (low fat)
1/2 cup 2% shredded cheese (I use 4-cheese Mexican blend)
line bottom of 8x8 or 9x9 pan with 1/2 inch polenta rounds, top with half of the enchilada sauce, layer all of the refried beans, all of the beef, then top with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese. bake till heated through
4 servings
about
453 calories
47g carbs
14g fat
34g protein
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I have a similar problem but for me it's my wife that's super picky. I lighten up a lot of the things we used to eat all the time. Most notably tacos and spaghetti. I use ground turkey rather than beef on both. I have whole wheat noodles and light sauce with the spaghetti and always pick low calorie cheeses made with skim or 2% milk. She doesn't eat many veggies so I make them for myself. We also like the occasional BLT which I know sounds really high in calories but I use center cut bacon. It has fewer calories even than turkey bacon, only 20 per slice. Fish is another very lean meat you can use and it can be prepared so many ways. For inspiration try the cooking light magazine website that's where I get my best recipes though she doesn't always like them. http://www.cookinglight.com0
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Two yummy things my boyfriend requests all of the time.
Chicken Tacos Sans Tortillas (or do tortillas if you prefer; we're low carb.)
(This one he said he will eat 7 days a week.)
Sauteed chicken, onion, frozen corn, bell pepper,1/2 "taco seasoning" spice packet, green onions. Take it off the stove, stir in 1/2 a bushel of cilantro, some avocado, and the MOST IMPORTANT PART: squeeze fresh lime all over it.
Mustard/tortilla baked "fried" chicken.
(This is suuuuuper easy. I'm allergic to wheat so can't use bread crumbs, but that would prob work too.)
Squirt a lot of dijon mustard onto a plate (like 4-5 TBSP.) Drench a boneless skinless chicken breast in the mustard. Put the mustard-ey chicken into crushed tortilla chips and coat both sides. Place on a piece of parchment paper into a 375 preheated oven for 20 minutes. YUMMY! (This also works with drumsticks, etc. We just like the BL/SL breasts from Costco.)0 -
Yum....definitely gonna add it to the menuHere are a couple favs in our house:
http://joelens.blogspot.com/2010/06/chicken-parmesan-meatloaf.html
This one, I've always used ground turkey instead of chicken. My hubby can't stop raving about it and always gets excited when it's on the menu. With the ingredients I use, calories are 214/serving.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pan-Seared-Lemon-Tilapia-with-Parmesan-Pasta/Detail.aspx
This is delish! I like to pair mine up with fresh steamed zucchini. YUM! Hubby prefers broccoli as his side, tho. With the ingredients I use, calories are 370 for the pasta. The tilapia would depend on the size of your fillet.
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I know he would love this...Two yummy things my boyfriend requests all of the time.
Chicken Tacos Sans Tortillas (or do tortillas if you prefer; we're low carb.)
(This one he said he will eat 7 days a week.)
Sauteed chicken, onion, frozen corn, bell pepper,1/2 "taco seasoning" spice packet, green onions. Take it off the stove, stir in 1/2 a bushel of cilantro, some avocado, and the MOST IMPORTANT PART: squeeze fresh lime all over it.
Mustard/tortilla baked "fried" chicken.
(This is suuuuuper easy. I'm allergic to wheat so can't use bread crumbs, but that would prob work too.)
Squirt a lot of dijon mustard onto a plate (like 4-5 TBSP.) Drench a boneless skinless chicken breast in the mustard. Put the mustard-ey chicken into crushed tortilla chips and coat both sides. Place on a piece of parchment paper into a 375 preheated oven for 20 minutes. YUMMY! (This also works with drumsticks, etc. We just like the BL/SL breasts from Costco.)
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awesome tip..I have a similar problem but for me it's my wife that's super picky. I lighten up a lot of the things we used to eat all the time. Most notably tacos and spaghetti. I use ground turkey rather than beef on both. I have whole wheat noodles and light sauce with the spaghetti and always pick low calorie cheeses made with skim or 2% milk. She doesn't eat many veggies so I make them for myself. We also like the occasional BLT which I know sounds really high in calories but I use center cut bacon. It has fewer calories even than turkey bacon, only 20 per slice. Fish is another very lean meat you can use and it can be prepared so many ways. For inspiration try the cooking light magazine website that's where I get my best recipes though she doesn't always like them. http://www.cookinglight.com
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These look fantastic!!My husband will LITERALLY leave work early if he knows this is on the table. He calls it "Maple Goodness." LOL
Maple Glazed Pork Chops
I use lean, boneless center cut chops or just a pork tenderloion. I also double the recipe since this only makes 2 servings.
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bone-in pork loin chops (7 ounces each)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Directions:
Combine the first five ingredients; rub over pork chops. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20 minutes. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over chops. Bake 5 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear.
Nutritional Facts
1 pork chop with 1 tablespoon glaze equals 338 calories, 19 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 769 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 32 g protein.
Another fave is this one. My 9 year old actually requests this a lot. It's his favorite.
Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
Ingredients:
3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed *I used a turkey kielbasa link and it was great, too.
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-3/4 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2-1/4 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions:
Crumble sausage into a Dutch oven; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add the broth, water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Stir in tortellini; return to a boil. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; add the spinach, basil, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until spinach is wilted. Serve with cheese if desired. Yield: 6 servings (2 quarts).
Nutritional Facts
One serving: 1-1/3 cups (calculated without cheese) Calories: 203 Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 878 mg Carbohydrate: 18 g Fiber: 3 g Protein: 16 g
The soup will come in handy this wknd...supposed to be freezing here...
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Ooh...that looks good and easy!Stuffed Baked Chicken and Potatoes (less than 500 calorie per person)
This is 2 servings.
2 chicken breast
4 laughing cow cheese wedges
2 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp basil/oregano
2tbsp parmesan cheese
Make a pocket in the chicken breasts. Mix together all other ingredients in a bowl then stuff it into the chicken breast. Drizzle with olive oil. Salt and pepper the top.
10 fingerling potatoes
1/2 yellow onion
1 tbsp olive oil.
Cut potatoes in half, and roughly chop onions. Drizzle with olive oil. Salt and Pepper
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I wonder if it would taste 'corn-y'He might like Tamale casserole
1 tube of polenta (I usually use about 4/5 of the tube, and have some left over)
1 can la preferida low fat refried black beans
1lb laura's lean beef, browned (92/8)
1 can red enchilada sauce (low fat)
1/2 cup 2% shredded cheese (I use 4-cheese Mexican blend)
line bottom of 8x8 or 9x9 pan with 1/2 inch polenta rounds, top with half of the enchilada sauce, layer all of the refried beans, all of the beef, then top with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese. bake till heated through
4 servings
about
453 calories
47g carbs
14g fat
34g protein
7g fiber
I would love it though!!!
Maybe I'll make it for my little sister...
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Hmm, I mostly just cook whatever I want, I just remove the unnecessary extra fat and cals along the way. I guess one thing he loves is cajun-blackened catfish or tilapia. I do this on the grill outside using a cast-iron pan so that the house doesn't get all smoked up. He eats his on bread with cheese, I eat mine with a side salad and a veggie side dish. I could probably make this at least 3 times a week forever and he would never complain.
Another thing is enchiladas, we eat those probably at least once a week here. I just switched to using wilted fresh spinach (cooked in a bit of enchilada sauce so that it has a stronger flavor), some chunky salsa and a half-ounce stick of reduced-fat Jack cheese stuffed into each one. If I have them, I sautee some mushroom slices until very nicely caramelized all over and throw those in, too. Also a good quesadilla filling, and no complains on the reduced amount of cheese or the elimination of the fatty beef.
Good old spaghetti - just switched to whole wheat pasta, and I use half extra lean ground and half turkey italian sausage well-drained and skimmed of all possible fat. I like to thicken up the sauce by adding an extra can of tomato paste, which in theory is also good for his prostate (but don't tell him!)0 -
i have a rule in my house. YOU EAT WHAT I COOK! lol i guess i am kind of mean that way, but my hubby doesn't mind eating whatever i cook because he isn't all the picky (but if if i make something he doesn't like he eats it anyway but he knows he will go hungry if he doesn't).
my advice is...if you are the cook in the house cook what you want. your man will deal with it or he can start cooking some night.0
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