Husband wants me to have dinner party!!!
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Thanks everyone!! The other problem is people are food pushers!! If they see you eating small portions the tend to push food on you. I can not stand when people do that!!! All you hear is "you can go back on your diet tomorrow" I think that is a was to ease their guilt for over eating. I feel like I am always on the edge with food these days.0
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Make "diet food" for everyone!
Big mistake!
Non dieters hate us dieters going on about calorie this, and carbohydrate that. They REALLY hate the thought of an enforced diet!
You will be spoken about for years to come! Even if you are on a diet you would go out for a meal planning on having a nice break from your diet grub. Major disappointment to go to somebodys expecting Lobster Thermidor only to be served MORE grilled chciken and boiled carrots!
Don't tell them it's diet!
A bit naive
Healthy food is not, never has been, and never will be as tasty as the unhealthy alternative for the majority.
If it were then there wouldn't be an obesity epedemic!
You may well prefer it, many on here will prefer it, but believe me, presented with a rack of juicy calorie laden, sticky barbeque sauce ribs, or your "nobody will notice' diet food, they will chose the former! Most people these days know what's good for them, they know the difference, but chose the unhealthy options regardless
I'm sorry, but just because it's "healthy" doesn't mean it doesn't taste good. I've had a lot of "healthy" food that's better than any "normal" food. If you're not satisfied with the "healthy" food you've been eaten then you're doing it wrong.
The reason people are fat are not because "healthy" food taste worse, but it's more work, more effort. People don't cook any more. They don't try to understand their food. Because "healthy" food taste better.
BTW, my BBQ sauce is low in calorie and taste better than any store bought BBQ sauce you can ever buy. You know why? Because I make it from scratch!0 -
If you are that anxious about it tell your husband you aren't ready yet. Tell him to ask again in a few weeks or months to see if you are ready. It is not making yourself anxious over. If its the temptation of the food then you could make a mixture options. You could make some healthier dishes and some more popular high calorie dishes.
Don't have him force you into something you don't feel comfortable with. It is not worth making yourself anxious over that could turn into a bigger problem.0 -
Oh, I forgot to mention. We just moved into a new house 2 months ago and his TWO yes TWO adult children are moving in with us. One Moved in 2 weeks after we were in our new house. The next one comes this weekend. He also wants me to hurry with the party before his friends go on vacation. LOL. I really dont like the people all that much.0
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Make "diet food" for everyone!
Big mistake!
Non dieters hate us dieters going on about calorie this, and carbohydrate that. They REALLY hate the thought of an enforced diet!
You will be spoken about for years to come! Even if you are on a diet you would go out for a meal planning on having a nice break from your diet grub. Major disappointment to go to somebodys expecting Lobster Thermidor only to be served MORE grilled chciken and boiled carrots!
Don't tell them it's diet!
A bit naive
Healthy food is not, never has been, and never will be as tasty as the unhealthy alternative for the majority.
If it were then there wouldn't be an obesity epedemic!
You may well prefer it, many on here will prefer it, but believe me, presented with a rack of juicy calorie laden, sticky barbeque sauce ribs, or your "nobody will notice' diet food, they will chose the former! Most people these days know what's good for them, they know the difference, but chose the unhealthy options regardless
I'm sorry, but just because it's "healthy" doesn't mean it doesn't taste good. I've had a lot of "healthy" food that's better than any "normal" food. If you're not satisfied with the "healthy" food you've been eaten then you're doing it wrong.
The reason people are fat are not because "healthy" food taste worse, but it's more work, more effort. People don't cook any more. They don't try to understand their food. Because "healthy" food taste better.
BTW, my BBQ sauce is low in calorie and taste better than any store bought BBQ sauce you can ever buy. You know why? Because I make it from scratch!
You think it is but it really isn't
If your home made, healthy, low calorie BBQ sauce is better than the non-healthy version then sell your recipe to all the supermarkets, to TGIs, and to all other restaurants, you will make millions
Truth is that if there was a better tasting low calorie version then everyone would use it in their restaurants - they don't becuase it doesn't taste quite as good. Even the very top chefs when making their signature dishes, when prep time and ingredient quailty is not compromised, will not chose healthier options - they will go for taste0 -
I think as long as it is a feast for the eyes as well as healthy and delicious you cannot go wrong.
I'd check out Pinterest.com or something for ideas. They have some beautiful looking dishes that don't use a bunch of unhealthy ingredients.
I totally know the draw of wanting to sample all kinds of delicious foods. But with loads of healthy but delicious and appetizing options that aren't technically 'diet' food, you could swing it.
Maybe even say "OK if I have a dinner party, I'm going to need help from you Dear Husband." And you could even work out extra hard that day to make up for any extra calories? Some dishes could be prepped the day before too to allow you extra workout time just in case?
I'm a big fan of make 'mini' things. Like mini cupcakes for dessert. You can make them look adorable and cute and its in moderation!0 -
Make "diet food" for everyone!
Big mistake!
Non dieters hate us dieters going on about calorie this, and carbohydrate that. They REALLY hate the thought of an enforced diet!
You will be spoken about for years to come! Even if you are on a diet you would go out for a meal planning on having a nice break from your diet grub. Major disappointment to go to somebodys expecting Lobster Thermidor only to be served MORE grilled chciken and boiled carrots!
Don't tell them it's diet!
A bit naive
Healthy food is not, never has been, and never will be as tasty as the unhealthy alternative for the majority.
If it were then there wouldn't be an obesity epedemic!
You may well prefer it, many on here will prefer it, but believe me, presented with a rack of juicy calorie laden, sticky barbeque sauce ribs, or your "nobody will notice' diet food, they will chose the former! Most people these days know what's good for them, they know the difference, but chose the unhealthy options regardless
I'm sorry, but just because it's "healthy" doesn't mean it doesn't taste good. I've had a lot of "healthy" food that's better than any "normal" food. If you're not satisfied with the "healthy" food you've been eaten then you're doing it wrong.
The reason people are fat are not because "healthy" food taste worse, but it's more work, more effort. People don't cook any more. They don't try to understand their food. Because "healthy" food taste better.
BTW, my BBQ sauce is low in calorie and taste better than any store bought BBQ sauce you can ever buy. You know why? Because I make it from scratch!
You think it is but it really isn't
If your home made, healthy, low calorie BBQ sauce is better than the non-healthy version then sell your recipe to all the supermarkets, to TGIs, and to all other restaurants, you will make millions
Truth is that if there was a better tasting low calorie version then everyone would use it in their restaurants - they don't becuase it doesn't taste quite as good. Even the very top chefs when making their signature dishes, when prep time and ingredient quailty is not compromised, will not chose healthier options - they will go for taste
You really think Kroger cares about taste? You think all those chain places care about taste? They care about Price! Kroger have chemists imitate taste while keeping the price of the ingredients as low as possible. Why do you think those fancy restaurants can cost as much as hundreds and thousands of dollar a meal. Because of ingredients. Fresh and good quality ingredients will always taste better. Without all those chemical crap to make it taste like real food, real food will always taste better and are healthier.
Healthy food does not always equal bad tasting food. If so, then you're doing it wrong. End of discussion.0 -
Healthy food does not always equal bad tasting food. If so, then you're doing it wrong. End of discussion.
Never said it did, there's some lovely tasting healthy food. But most people recognise that non-healthy tastes better. the few that think otherwise are in the minority0 -
Healthy food does not always equal bad tasting food. If so, then you're doing it wrong. End of discussion.
Never said it did, there's some lovely tasting healthy food. But most people recognise that non-healthy tastes better. the few that think otherwise are in the minority
It's time. That's what it boils down to and I will admit being guilty of this. It's easier to just buy crap or eat somewhere than it is to cook and prepare from scratch. Does the food taste better? Not really. It's the fact that it's there and it's available. So many of us are running around like crazy because of our busy lives. I can't tell you how many times I've gone some place and left fat, bloated, and unsatisfied. I'm done doing that but it does take discipline to make the right meals. I promise that when I make flank steak with gorgonzola and chive sauce with orzo, NO ONE complains and it's healthy and light! As a matter of fact I've made it for other people who were having dinner parties and wanted to serve it to their guests!
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u want to eat normal healthy and lite foods like house food is better for u.0
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Hi, My husband want me to throw a dinner party. I don't feel ready to do a big meal. Sounds wierd but, It makes me anxious. Everyone expects a big meal, drinks and dessert. I told him I was not ready but, he just does not understand. What to do? I can not make diet food for company and it creates to much temptation. Any thoughts???
If your husband want´s to have a dinner party, with food, drinks and all, why don´t he throw one himself?? Why does it have to be you planning it? Some special reason for that?0 -
Hello? Why isn't he cooking this himself?
:laugh: That was my first response. If Jay (my hubby) told me I had to cook for a dinner he wanted to cook, I'd laugh and sit in my sweats all day and watch him panic to get everything done. Why? Cause he should have said, "Hey, I was thinking about throwing a dinner party, and would love it if you cooked with me." And then divvy up the chores. I love cooking, and I don't mind parties too much, but being told that I had to do all the cooking when I didn't want to do anything in the first place? Yeah, **** that.
This! LOL0 -
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If you want some ideas p.m. me!0
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Healthy food does not always equal bad tasting food. If so, then you're doing it wrong. End of discussion.
Never said it did, there's some lovely tasting healthy food. But most people recognise that non-healthy tastes better. the few that think otherwise are in the minority
It's time. That's what it boils down to and I will admit being guilty of this. It's easier to just buy crap or eat somewhere than it is to cook and prepare from scratch. Does the food taste better? Not really. It's the fact that it's there and it's available. So many of us are running around like crazy because of our busy lives. I can't tell you how many times I've gone some place and left fat, bloated, and unsatisfied. I'm done doing that but it does take discipline to make the right meals. I promise that when I make flank steak with gorgonzola and chive sauce with orzo, NO ONE complains and it's healthy and light! As a matter of fact I've made it for other people who were having dinner parties and wanted to serve it to their guests!
This flank steak with Gorgonzola and orzo sounds delish. Would you want to share your recipe?0 -
The first issue is that he needs to not be a lazy *kitten*. This gender stereotype thing where you must cook cos you're the woman? WTF's with that? He can ask you to help him if he's not confident in the kitchen, but should not be demanding this of you for his friends.
Secondly, should you (read both of you) decide to cook a dinner party, let me assure you it is easy to do it healthily! I do it all the time. When in doubt we do a nice roast with a lean protein (a whole chicken or rack of lamb etc), some vegetables (oven roasted with only a bit of salt, rosemary & evoo), and a gravy on the side (just not for me). Just serve it in the middle of the table and help yourself to what you want! Then you can guarantee it will easily fit into any macros/calorie limit.
I have found moroccan is also a great way to do this, a tagine or two - mostly meat and vegetables/lentils depending on what you decide to make, with some cous cous etc. Again great to stick in the middle of the table to share. The best part about the moroccan was the super healthy desert everyone thought was exotic :P. It was just cubes of watermelon soaked in a little rosewater and torn up mint leaves. Healthy and delicious!
Hopefully that gives you a couple of ideas, and remember you don't have to live on dry chicken breast and green salad to have a healthy diet!!
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I have found moroccan is also a great way to do this, a tagine or two - mostly meat and vegetables/lentils depending on what you decide to make, with some cous cous etc. Again great to stick in the middle of the table to share. The best part about the moroccan was the super healthy desert everyone thought was exotic :P. It was just cubes of watermelon soaked in a little rosewater and torn up mint leaves. Healthy and delicious!
Tagine was my thought too. Easy to prepare in advance. You can do a couple of different flavours for the couscous too - I like mint and lemon, for example.
Another idea is Swahili prawns. Again, prepare the sauce in advance and then add the prawns for the last few mins of cooking. http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/swahilitigerprawnswi_74835
I would also think about Salad Nicoise for a starter, using fresh tuna rather than tinned.
The fact that you are being asked to cook for something that you're not keen on doing is a separate issue, but I would nevertheless do the cooking myself and stay in control of what goes on the table!
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The first issue is that he needs to not be a lazy *kitten*. This gender stereotype thing where you must cook cos you're the woman? WTF's with that? He can ask you to help him if he's not confident in the kitchen, but should not be demanding this of you for his friends.
Secondly, should you (read both of you) decide to cook a dinner party, let me assure you it is easy to do it healthily! I do it all the time. When in doubt we do a nice roast with a lean protein (a whole chicken or rack of lamb etc), some vegetables (oven roasted with only a bit of salt, rosemary & evoo), and a gravy on the side (just not for me). Just serve it in the middle of the table and help yourself to what you want! Then you can guarantee it will easily fit into any macros/calorie limit.
I have found moroccan is also a great way to do this, a tagine or two - mostly meat and vegetables/lentils depending on what you decide to make, with some cous cous etc. Again great to stick in the middle of the table to share. The best part about the moroccan was the super healthy desert everyone thought was exotic :P. It was just cubes of watermelon soaked in a little rosewater and torn up mint leaves. Healthy and delicious!
Hopefully that gives you a couple of ideas, and remember you don't have to live on dry chicken breast and green salad to have a healthy diet!!
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We're having beef tajine for dinner tonight. It's so easy to throw together and just let slowly cook on the stove top (we also use the 'tajine' for cooking vegetables on the BBQ during summer (winter here now)).
Purchased a second 'tajine' so we can serve two dishes - say, a beef and a chicken dish - at dinner parties. Looks great at dinner parties, especially if you add smaller decorative bowls around the table for condiments and nibbles.
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Something that always presents fabulously at a dinner party is a whole poached fish. A large salmon or trevally (much cheaper but delicious). Add a serving bowl of boiled veg - baby potatoes and green beans or asparagus - with a light lemon sauce in a sauce boat. Let everyone help themselves to as much as they like.
The days of 60s style big heavy, creamy, buttery meals is well gone. The trend now is toward fresh flavours with fresh foods.
OK, some nice cheeses on the table never goes astray. But add a platter of lovely fresh exotic fruits for people to help themselves to for dessert.
Nobody calls any of this 'diet food'.
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I'm adding the watermelon and rosewater idea to my 'recipe reminder' log.0 -
Grill Chicken / Salad/ Salsa and chips (Fresh - I can send you a recipe). And tell him to get his but cooking too!0
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There is a multitude of low calorie, healthy food out there...just google ethnic recipes and you can make an international selection...then it doesn't seem like mundane diet food.0
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