The hairy dieters

traceytwink
traceytwink Posts: 538 Member
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I've just bought the hairy dieters cook book, loads of yummy recipies in it, so question is if you've got the book which is your favourite one?

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  • lottiedavi
    lottiedavi Posts: 12
    I love the chilli con carne in a tortilla case, they are so tasty and because im vegetarian and have replaced the beef with quorn it is even lower in cals :)
    I can't wait to try more recipes, the puddings look so tasty!
  • pixiee88
    pixiee88 Posts: 52
    I don't have it but my dad does, he said the lasagne is awesome. He's going to give me the recipe :)
  • Harbs01
    Harbs01 Posts: 12 Member
    I love the paprika chicken, but also made the chicken jalfrezi which is lovely and the lasagne but with wholewheat lasagne sheets rather than leeks as it didn't really work out for me.
  • traceytwink
    traceytwink Posts: 538 Member
    I like the look of the Spanish style chicken bake and the moist carrot and sultana cake makes my mouth drool mmmmm lol
  • EmmaR25
    EmmaR25 Posts: 33 Member
    The Spanish style chicken is lovely made that this weekend
  • traceytwink
    traceytwink Posts: 538 Member
    The Spanish style chicken is lovely made that this weekend
    Can't wait to try that then x
  • pb1968
    pb1968 Posts: 5
    Hi Tracey, I've made the prawn curry (needed a bit more spice in my opinion), the cottage pie, Italian meatballs, chicken Korma and the lamb stew so far. I would say the korma is my favourite and the meatballs. All the recipes are easy to follow. Happy cooking! :) x
  • traceytwink
    traceytwink Posts: 538 Member
    Thanks P you inspired me to buy it lol, having seen some of the things you've been cooking Lelly likes the look of the korma and dyl the meatball so guess I'll be using it a lot x
  • johnwf19
    johnwf19 Posts: 1
    Skinny Muffins are awsome!!:love:
  • katdell
    katdell Posts: 89 Member
    I love the lasagne.... however I dont like the leeks in the middle I just put lasagne sheets in it and then add the calories of them!!
    Enjoy :)
  • margaretluscombe1
    margaretluscombe1 Posts: 5
    i love the lasagne i didnt like it with the leek sheets , think i will try the lasagne sheets next time .
  • Danni1585
    Danni1585 Posts: 250 Member
    The chilli con carne is delicious and the cassoulet is also brilliant. I love the food, really filling x good luck
  • mrbikerjon
    mrbikerjon Posts: 53 Member
    So when you inviting us over for dinner Tracey so we can try all this lot out? :drinker:
  • traceytwink
    traceytwink Posts: 538 Member
    Lol when you free???? think I'll try the moist carrot cake out on you what do you reckon
  • jmacavoy
    jmacavoy Posts: 19 Member
    I don't have the book but I've done a couple of recipes off the BBC website. Love the chilli in the tortilla bowls and I too use Quorn instead of mince, not because I'm a vegetarian but because of the lower calories.
    I've also done the mince beef and potato pies using pizza base mix instead of pastry. Again I used quorn mince for even lower calories. I also used the pizza base mix for some chicken and leek pies, using lighter than light Philadelphia to make a creamy sauce.
  • mrbikerjon
    mrbikerjon Posts: 53 Member
    Mmmmm no thanks. Now make it lasagne and I'll be there like a shot! Just gotta make sure the fat cat doesn't get any, he'll really be like Garfield then lmao
  • hannah1803
    hannah1803 Posts: 22 Member
    I have made the skinny muffins and the lemonade jelly - both of which are awesome! Looking forward to trying out some of the savoury recipes, especially the Spanish Chicken that EmmaR25 recommends!
  • heronfolder
    heronfolder Posts: 27 Member
    I've got Simple Tuna and Sweetcorn salad for lunch this week. Portions seem a bit off with it (gotta be realistic!) so split into 3.

    Made easy prawn coconut curry this weekend. LOVELY. However the recipe made LOADS, you'd get 4 portions easily from what they say serves 2!

    Crispy chicken is nice but doesn't keep too well, goes a bit soggy in the fridge so you have to re-crisp it in the oven if you have leftovers. Made 5 breasts from their recipe instead of 4.

    Also made the chilli con carne, very nice.

    Minted pea and feta omelette is lovely too.

    But I think my favourite has to be the scrambled eggs and salmon on english muffin. Divine!!

    This book is now my bible, ha.
  • maegmez
    maegmez Posts: 341 Member
    I have prepared 6 of the recipes and that will be the end. The recipes are amazing but I have a family of 6 and most of these recipes take way too long for a busy mom.

    There are so many better recipes out there that are easier and quicker to prepare
  • sherylloveschocolate2much
    sherylloveschocolate2much Posts: 38 Member
    I have the scrambled eggs muffins almost everry day for breakfast, im addicted. For the mains i really enjoyed the lamb tangine. I'm also substituing some of the cooking oils for frylite where i can
  • mrsnecincy
    mrsnecincy Posts: 115 Member
    I agree the recipes take a while but they went down well in my house, having said that I cooked loads of them last week and put on 3lb! Hopefuly there is another explaination for that, anyway, pasties and rice pudding my fave. I turned the lasagne into mousaka by adding allspice to the meat sauce and counting aubergines and olive oil as extra it was ok.
  • thedescentofhope
    thedescentofhope Posts: 118 Member
    The risotto is divine. The Cajun spice chicken & the crispy chicken are both lovely. The korma is decent but JUST about falls short of the mark! My favourite had to be between the risotto and the prosciutto wrapped cod on the bed of roasted veg. Delicious. Their wedges are rubbish I have a far nicer recipie for tastier crispier wedges if anyone loves a good wedge!!
  • empyfree
    empyfree Posts: 1 Member
    We got the book just after Christmas, have tried loads of recipies out of it!

    Really enjoy the Crumpets with warmed spiced fruit and yogurt breakfast.

    The lamb curry is amazingly good (and I'm from Bradford!!!)

    Minted pea and Feta omelette is a regular fixture on our menus

    Tagine, Meatballs, Paprika chicken, Parma wrapped Cod, Cottage pie, Jambalaya, Salmon in ginger sauce, ALL GOOD!
  • rhonsal
    rhonsal Posts: 46 Member
    I've tried the Chicken Korma and Lamb, Spinach &Potato curry and they were really nice - in fact it's korma for dinner tonight!

    Also tried the granola bars, personally they were a bit sweet for me and i really didn't like the texture - but that's just me so don't let it put you off trying them as the fruit and coconut tasted nice in them!

    i'll be trying the skinny muffins at the weekend!
  • Stephens1953
    Stephens1953 Posts: 3
    Hi - I bought this book as my brother had said how good the ones he had tried were. So I have made the Spanish Style Chicke bake and I must say it was really very good.

    So will definitely be trying some of the other recipes.
  • H1L5
    H1L5 Posts: 55 Member
    I'm another vote for the Spanish style chicken. It's a one pot meal and really tasty.
  • wendywoo49
    wendywoo49 Posts: 3 Member
    Spanish style chicken bake and the homemade burgers are our favourites, I've never used a cookery book as much as this one, its like my bible. I made the chicken korma and froze portions for my daughter to have at uni! :-)

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