Recipe Swap?

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  • stefnicole
    stefnicole Posts: 106
    I'm making the veggies/rice/meat combo tonight. I'll let everyone know how it goes!
  • stefnicole
    stefnicole Posts: 106
    So I made the first recipe. I used shrimp as my meat and zucchini as my vegetable. I didn't even get to the fruit I was so full! I think this recipe will be something I keep around for busy nights when I need to make a quick meal. It was tasty and filling, a great combo :)
  • DANCERPURPLE
    DANCERPURPLE Posts: 134 Member
    bump
  • ekusumo
    ekusumo Posts: 8 Member
    Hi all,
    Please count me in for the recipe swap?
    What do I have to do? Kinda new here, so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction?
    Thanks!
  • Thirstygirl
    Thirstygirl Posts: 122 Member
    im interested! I am a crockpot person - love that and add a salad and fruit and presto :)
  • nattiec21
    nattiec21 Posts: 5 Member
    Ooo....Sounds like fun. I added this to "Recipes" today under 'Veggie bake'

    Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.)
    Fresh Raw (Nutritiondata.Com) - Cilantro, 2 oz
    Vegetable - Yellow Summer Squash, 2 medium 6
    Onions - Raw, 1 medium (2-1/2" dia)
    Cheese - Parmesan, shredded, 2 tbsp
    Mushrooms - Raw, 1 cup, pieces or slices
    Peppers, Green, Bell Fresh - Peppers, Green, Bell, 0.75 cup
    Home Prepared - Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, 2 lemon
    Spices - Basil, dried, 2 tsp, ground
    Fresh Vegetable - Green Beans, 10 beans, 4" long
    Squash - Zucchini, includes skin, raw, 2 cup, chopped
    Fresh - Garlic (1 Clove), 3 medium clove (4g)

    (i also added a little house rub that my husband bought from HEB)



    1. Mix together tomatoes, onion, green beans, mushrooms, green pepper, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro and herbs. Cover and bake at 325º F for 15 minutes.



    2. Mix in zucchini and squash and continue baking, covered, 60-70 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.



    3. Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese just before serving.


    I also made some whole wheat brown rice on the side 1/4 cup (150 calories)


    according to myfitnesspal, the whole dish of the veggie bake comes out to 432Per Serving and if you do this at 8 servings its 54 calories per serving.


    I made this tonight and it was SO delish! and filled me up with a lot left over!


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  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    I have added ekusumo, Thirstygirl, and nattiec21 to the group.
    Remember, recipes for week 1 along with the rules, member list, and schedule are posted here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fqBAaFmtHqOq76VlmyASTE8LX-FnUnYWCYY7QTu6q1o/edit?hl=en_US

    I also added a new rule that if you miss your week to post a recipe you will be removed from the member list. Of course, if you want to join again, all you have to do is ask!

    The recipe post for week 2 will be posted tomorrow morning. sweetiepie31612 and myself are responsible for providing next week's recipes.



    ANYWAY - In terms of week one food, post all your thoughts on the recipes here! Even after week 2 is going!

    I made the vegetable/rice/protein tonight suggested by pixiechick8321. I only had white rice, so that's what I used. My protein was Swai, which is a type of white fish. I put some paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano on it and baked it for 10 minutes on one side and then flipped it and baked it for another 10 on the other side at 350. For the vegetables in the rice, I used carrots, celery, red onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms. I also used 2 tbsp of tomato juice for some more flavoring in the rice.

    The dessert of the strawberries and honey was super delicious.
    Total, my variation of the meal equaled 352 calories. It was SO filling, but so simple and good.

    This is what it looked like:
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    I'm going to be making the tacos on Wednesday or Thursday.
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    Recipe Swap Week 2: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/353390-recipe-swap-week-2
  • pixiechick8321
    pixiechick8321 Posts: 284 Member
    I used catfish, since that's what we had ;-)

    (Still need to get around to the chicken tacos this week I hope!)
  • imagirlovinlife
    imagirlovinlife Posts: 2
    Hi, I'm brand new to this site and I'm desperate to get motivated. I'm the heaviest I've ever been in my life and I'm determined to do something about it!

    I'd love to participate in this but I'm a little blog challenged. Can someone tell me how to participate in the recipe swap? did you go with Google?

    Here's one from me:

    Spicy chili
    1 pound Jenny O ground turkey (I don't use the most lean because it has no flavor) or very lean ground sirloin - cook & crumble
    1 onion, green peppers diced and sauteed
    then add:
    1-2 large cans of stewed tomatoes, breaking up with your fingers
    1-2 cans of spicy kidney beens
    chopped jalapenos to taste
    tons of chili powder
    if you like it hot, use tabasco, hot sauce, etc.; if not, can use some worchestire or bbq sauce
    bring to a boil, then simmer until it tastes great!

    Can have low fat sour cream and shredded chedder cheese or chopped scallions for toppings

    Really a full meal! Enjoy
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    The newest week of Recipe Swap is here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/353390-recipe-swap-week-2
    Basically, every week two of the members post a recipe. This week it's sweetpie and my turn. I'll add you to the member list :)
  • carsluck71
    carsluck71 Posts: 1 Member
    I would love to be added, thanks
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    Adding you now :)
    Make sure to check out this week's post http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/353390-recipe-swap-week-2
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    I'm making the tacos tomorrow :)
    How's everyone else's recipe making going?
  • stefnicole
    stefnicole Posts: 106
    I made the tacos last night, with a few changes. My changes:

    I used 1 roma tomato
    I used olive oil instead of canola oil
    I added 1 zucchini to the onion
    No cilantro or scallions
    Wheat tortillas instead of corn tortillas

    I thought this was very good. I used a little cheese and salsa verde and made a burrito. It made enough for at least 4 meals for me, so I don't have to cook for a couple of days :)

    I think next time I won't char the tomato. I don't know if it makes a big difference in flavor, and it was a little more work.

    2 thumbs up!
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    I made the tacos tonight and they were very good!
    I realized as soon as I did the tomatoes though, that I had done it wrong. I diced the tomatoes first and then put them in the dry skillet as opposed to putting the whole tomato in. This of course resulted in not very charred tomatoes, because they were wet. But they still tasted good!

    I had also made Mashed Jalapeno Sweet Potatoes (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mashed-jalapeno-cilantro-sweet-potatoes/detail.aspx) to put on the side, but I actually ended up putting those on the tacos too!

    I really enjoyed this.



    By the way, if you haven't seen the most recent recipe swap post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/353390-recipe-swap-week-2
  • 2youngatheart
    2youngatheart Posts: 338 Member
    I would like to join...but not just yet....don't have the time to do this for a couple of weeks...will check back then...such a great idea!:flowerforyou:
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    I would like to join...but not just yet....don't have the time to do this for a couple of weeks...will check back then...such a great idea!:flowerforyou:

    I'll add you to the list now, but come back when you're ready! :)
  • cscrivner2010
    cscrivner2010 Posts: 29
    Found this in week 3... can u add me to the group...Awesome idea
  • cscrivner2010
    cscrivner2010 Posts: 29
    Could u guys add me as a friend?
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    Could u guys add me as a friend?

    I got your request and added you :)
  • Breckgirl
    Breckgirl Posts: 606 Member
    OOHH OOHH!!! Add me please! This ROCKS!

    What week is this? Do I need to make up the previous weeks?
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    Adding you now! :)
    We're currently on week 3: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/359377-recipe-swap-week-3

    You don't have to make up the previous weeks if you don't want to, but you're welcome to if you need recipe ideas!
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