What do your meals look like (show me pictures)....

pocketmole · January 2013

my boyfriend and i got a membership with a co-op and our first produce basket included a few things that i don't like - such as beets and cabbage. i had hoped to be able to give the beets away because i had no idea what i could do with the damn things, but then i figured i'd get creative and sneak them into some chocolate cupcakes. this isn't exactly a new or far fetched idea seeing as red velvet cake was originally made with beets. i also made the recipe without any oil or butter, so there is only 3g of fat (and about 164 calories) per cupcake before frosting. i decided not to go super low fat on the frosting that i made, and instead opted to go reduced sugar because i think frosting should be pretty rich and decadent. i made a whipped chocolate mousse style frosting that has about 3g of sugar per serving (and 83 calories).

honestly i soooort of expected this to be a total disaster that the cupcakes would be pretty gross since i don't like beets. i was wrong though! they are actually just really nice chocolate cupcakes. the tops puffed up beautifully and they are firm enough to hold and eat without making a mess, but they are also incredibly moist and not too sweet. when eating the cake on it's own there is a very subtle earthy flavor that the beets lend to the overall taste, but it's not gross or vegetal. once the frosting was slathered on top i didn't notice at all.

i'm pleasantly surprised.

Marion_ · January 2013

I made this chicken/coconut/veggies soup. It is really good for only 150 calories/bowl

Marion_ · January 2013

my boyfriend and i got a membership with a co-op and our first produce basket included a few things that i don't like - such as beets and cabbage. i had hoped to be able to give the beets away because i had no idea what i could do with the damn things, but then i figured i'd get creative and sneak them into some chocolate cupcakes. this isn't exactly a new or far fetched idea seeing as red velvet cake was originally made with beets. i also made the recipe without any oil or butter, so there is only 3g of fat (and about 164 calories) per cupcake before frosting. i decided not to go super low fat on the frosting that i made, and instead opted to go reduced sugar because i think frosting should be pretty rich and decadent. i made a whipped chocolate mousse style frosting that has about 3g of sugar per serving (and 83 calories).

It looks goood!

mercina22 · January 2013

my boyfriend and i got a membership with a co-op and our first produce basket included a few things that i don't like - such as beets and cabbage. i had hoped to be able to give the beets away because i had no idea what i could do with the damn things, but then i figured i'd get creative and sneak them into some chocolate cupcakes. this isn't exactly a new or far fetched idea seeing as red velvet cake was originally made with beets. i also made the recipe without any oil or butter, so there is only 3g of fat (and about 164 calories) per cupcake before frosting. i decided not to go super low fat on the frosting that i made, and instead opted to go reduced sugar because i think frosting should be pretty rich and decadent. i made a whipped chocolate mousse style frosting that has about 3g of sugar per serving (and 83 calories).

honestly i soooort of expected this to be a total disaster that the cupcakes would be pretty gross since i don't like beets. i was wrong though! they are actually just really nice chocolate cupcakes. the tops puffed up beautifully and they are firm enough to hold and eat without making a mess, but they are also incredibly moist and not too sweet. when eating the cake on it's own there is a very subtle earthy flavor that the beets lend to the overall taste, but it's not gross or vegetal. once the frosting was slathered on top i didn't notice at all.

i'm pleasantly surprised.

Can you please post the recipe? Sounds wonderful

Dahllywood · January 2013

Sunday morning hangover:

Spicy feta omelette

hungergames324 · January 2013

Chicken Andouille Sausage and PB Sweet Potato.

Never thought of putting pb on a sweet potato.. will have to try!

sherry_augustine · January 2013

breakfast sandwich with egg, brie, maple bacon, spinach, and tomatoes (I added roasted pearl grape tomatoes), broiled grapefruit, and 1/4 avocado

breakfast sandwich

http://pikachakula.com/recipe/egg-sandwich-with-spinach-brie-and-maple-bacon

broiled-grapefruit

http://asouthernfairytale.com/2012/03/12/broiled-grapefruit/

chrisdavey · January 2013

my boyfriend and i got a membership with a co-op and our first produce basket included a few things that i don't like - such as beets and cabbage. i had hoped to be able to give the beets away because i had no idea what i could do with the damn things, but then i figured i'd get creative and sneak them into some chocolate cupcakes. this isn't exactly a new or far fetched idea seeing as red velvet cake was originally made with beets. i also made the recipe without any oil or butter, so there is only 3g of fat (and about 164 calories) per cupcake before frosting. i decided not to go super low fat on the frosting that i made, and instead opted to go reduced sugar because i think frosting should be pretty rich and decadent. i made a whipped chocolate mousse style frosting that has about 3g of sugar per serving (and 83 calories).

honestly i soooort of expected this to be a total disaster that the cupcakes would be pretty gross since i don't like beets. i was wrong though! they are actually just really nice chocolate cupcakes. the tops puffed up beautifully and they are firm enough to hold and eat without making a mess, but they are also incredibly moist and not too sweet. when eating the cake on it's own there is a very subtle earthy flavor that the beets lend to the overall taste, but it's not gross or vegetal. once the frosting was slathered on top i didn't notice at all.

i'm pleasantly surprised.

I too would love the recipe for that one

roast veg & kanga bangas

butterscotch CC sludge with muesli & berries

Acg67 · January 2013

Went for some korean food for lunch yesterday

Jap chae, korean fried chicken wings and pork and chive dumplings for apps

Pork bulgogi dolsot

Then went next door to the greek place for baklava and galaktoboureko

Tonight, coffee and chile rubbed strip steaks and smoked gouda and pancetta twice baked potatoes

bearwith · January 2013

don't have a pic but my rule is this:

IT HAS TO START WITH THE VEGGIES OR FRUIT, IT HAS TO BE A SMALL PLATE.

BEFORE I EAT IT, IT DRINK A LARGE GLASS OF WARM WATER.

IF I THINK I AM STILL HUNGRY, I GO AND LOG IT ON MFP BEFORE I HELP MYSELF - HEY PRESTO YOUR BRAIN GETS THE MESSAGE THAT YOU HAVE EATEN

clairegogogo · January 2013

Had my slow cooker chicken today!

Edit:
Albertson's - Stir Fry Vegetable Blend, 4 cup
Generic - Chinese Sausage, 4 link
Chicken - Thigh, meat only, cooked, stewed, 8 thigh, bone and skin removed
Butter - Unsalted, 4 tbsp

Total: 2405 cals
Per Serving: 301 cals

MyChocolateDiet · January 2013

Did a local taco challenge last night, 20 tacos in under 20 min. Did it in 9:09

WOW! And now all those little tacos are neatly lined up against your belly strangely resembling a hot guys six pack belly! You're so lucky! If I ate twenty tacos, they'd have to roll me out of there smiling.:laugh:

MyChocolateDiet · January 2013

May just be me... but I see Chuck Norris' face in that little piece of avocado right above ^^ . The piece on the left.
Am I crazy?!

Hahaha, totally see it!!

What page is Chuck-amolé on?

MyChocolateDiet · January 2013

I don't even know how to add a pic, just figured out how to quote and thanks for advising on bad manners copying the pic, think I figured out how to omit that. If anyone can instruct me how to add a pic, I'll gladly include a pic of a slim fast shake bottle. LOL.

I wish anyone following my post would include the calorie content of their meal because lots of these look good but seem way over what I'm allowed.

jha1223 · January 2013

Healthy (and filling!) Taco Soup!

Recipe:
1 lb of lean ground beef (I use 96/4 and add a tablespoon of Olive Oil)
1 can of Kidney Beans
1 can of Black Beans
1 can of Pinto Beans
1 can of Rotel Tomatoes
1 can of Green Chiles
1 8oz can of Tomato Sauce
1 can of Yellow Corn
1 Packet of Taco Seasoning

All you do is brown the meat, then add all the cans without draining, bring to a boil and then simmer for 30-60 minutes! I grab myself a giant bowl, add some salsa, cut up avocado and I have a filling, high fiber, low fat meal! It makes a HUGE pot of soup, so its good for a large family or to have left overs for a long time! I put it as having 10 servings on MFP, this will serve a family of 5 about 2 servings each, and it came to less than 200 calories per serving!

Oh, and for the less healthy in your family, my boyfriend likes to top his with crushed chips, cheese, and sour cream!

Thank you so very much for this recipe. I modified it a bit as I'm just weird like that :P

I used rotel diced tomatoes and chiles (2 cans) instead of the separate cans. I did onion powder and garlic powder. And, since again, I'm a bit odd, I used an emulsifier to make a smooth, tortilla soup like texture. So good I ate double the portion and had a corn bread muffin to boot!

hamncheese67 · January 2013

don't have a pic but my rule is this:

IT HAS TO START WITH THE VEGGIES OR FRUIT, IT HAS TO BE A SMALL PLATE.

BEFORE I EAT IT, IT DRINK A LARGE GLASS OF WARM WATER.

IF I THINK I AM STILL HUNGRY, I GO AND LOG IT ON MFP BEFORE I HELP MYSELF - HEY PRESTO YOUR BRAIN GETS THE MESSAGE THAT YOU HAVE EATEN

Here. I'll provide pics for you. :laugh:

sarrymerry · January 2013

:drinker: Tonights dinner:

Homemade slow cooker pork shoulder, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Baked Sweet Potato Fries.

WOW thats like my perfect meal!!! do you have a recipe for that pork? looks so fabtastic!

mercina22 · January 2013

I threw a frozed pork shoulder in the slow cooker,( i purchased a big one and cut it into 2lb portions and trimmed the fat) covered it with a jar of low sodium low fat chicken gravy and set it on high fr 10 hours. When done i took it out of the pot shredded it with a fork and put it back in the pot on keep warm. Juicy and delish!